Holger Shirt

The Holger Shirt is a fun and colourful knit for little ones and tweens alike! Worked from the top down in stockinette stitch with cheerful stripes, the body is knit in the round after shaping the shoulders and yoke. The sleeves and neck edge are worked in solid colours, making it a great stash-buster or a chance to play with bold colour combinations. A folded neckline and neat finishing make this a polished and practical wardrobe favourite.

Size Chart

Size (Years)	1–2	2–3	3–4	4–5	5–6	6–7	7–8	8–9	9–10	10–11	11–12	12–14
To Fit Chest (cm)	53cm	54cm	56cm	57cm	59cm	62cm	64cm	68cm	72cm	75cm	78cm	82cm
Finished Chest (cm)	65cm	66cm	67cm	69cm	71cm	74cm	75cm	80cm	83cm	90cm	91cm	94cm
Length (cm)	35cm	37cm	40cm	41cm	43cm	46cm	47cm	48cm	49cm	50cm	51cm	53cm

Designed with approx. 12 cm [4¾"] of positive ease.

Yarn Requirements (in grams)

Suggested Yarns:

Sunday by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 235 m)
Tynn Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 205 m)

Section	1–2	2–3	3–4	4–5	5–6	6–7	7–8	8–9	9–10	10–11	11–12	12–14
Each Stripe Colour (x6)	30g	35g	40g	43g	47g	54g	59g	64g	69g	74g	79g	84g
Body Hem	11g	11g	12g	12g	13g	13g	14g	14g	15g	15g	16g	16g
Sleeves (1 colour)	13g	15g	18g	21g	23g	25g	27g	29g	31g	34g	37g	40g
Neckline	8g	8g	9g	9g	9g	11g	11g	11g	12g	12g	12g	12g

Total yarn required will vary depending on colour placement, yarn brand, and personal tension.

Project Details

Needles

Circular:
– 3 mm [US 2½] / 60 or 80 cm
– 2.5 mm [US 1½] / 40, 60 and/or 80 cm
Double-pointed needles or use Magic Loop in same sizes

Tension

28 sts × 40 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 3 mm needles

Notions

Stitch markers
Tapestry needle

Skill Level

★ ★ ★ (3 out of 5 – Intermediate)

Construction

Top-down, seamless
Shoulder shaping and yoke in stripes
Body in the round, sleeves picked up
Folded neck edge in contrast colour

4ply Wool Patterns

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