Sweet Stripey Raglan T-Shirt Knitting Pattern (K3054)
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Sweet Stripey Raglan T-Shirt – Naturally K3054
A short-sleeved T-shirt with four-row stripes, folded hems and a small button opening at the centre back. The body and sleeves are knitted in the round from the bottom up, then joined for the raglan yoke. The neck shaping and neckband are worked back and forth; the underarm openings and folded facings are sewn during finishing.
Sizes and fit
The chest measurements below are finished garment measurements, rather than intended body measurements. Compare them with a well-fitting T-shirt before choosing a size.
| Age | Finished chest | Garment length |
|---|---|---|
| 3 months | 49 cm | 24 cm |
| 6 months | 52 cm | 26 cm |
| 9 months | 56 cm | 28 cm |
| 1 year | 59 cm | 31 cm |
| 2 years | 64 cm | 35 cm |
| 4 years | 68 cm | 38 cm |
Yarn requirements
Use Amano Duna 4ply, held single. This is a blend of 60% organic cotton and 40% alpaca, with 200 metres per 50 g. Each colour is required separately; quantities are approximate.
| Age | Main colour | Contrast colour |
|---|---|---|
| 3 months | 200 m | 200 m |
| 6 months | 200 m | 200 m |
| 9 months | 200 m | 200 m |
| 1 year | 400 m | 400 m |
| 2 years | 400 m | 400 m |
| 4 years | 400 m | 400 m |
The sample uses main colour 2610 (Petrol Blue) and contrast colour 2602 (Light Silver Grey).
Tension
27 stitches × 33 rows over 10 cm in stocking stitch on 3.00 mm needles. Wash and dry your swatch before measuring and adjust needle size as needed.
Needles and notions
- 2.75 mm and 3.00 mm circular needles with a 60 cm cord.
- 2.75 mm and 3.00 mm double-pointed needles for the sleeves, or circular needles suitable for your preferred small-circumference method.
- One small button, four stitch holders, stitch markers and a tapestry needle.
Skills and preparation
An intermediate project using circular knitting, stripes, raglan decreases, neck shaping, picking up stitches, buttonholes and folded facings. Match the stripes when joining the sleeves to the body.
Pattern format
📥📬 Available as Digital Download or Printed Copy (choose option below)
Choose Digital PDF – Emailed or Printed Pattern – Posted. You are purchasing the Naturally K3054 knitting pattern only; yarn, needles and notions are purchased separately.
Frequently asked questions
Is this knitted from the neckline down?
No. Start at the hem, work the sleeves separately, then join them to the body for the raglan yoke.
Does it need any sewing?
Yes. Sew the underarm openings, secure the folded facings and attach the back-neck button.
Choose two colours from our Amano Duna range.