Raglan Sweater & Hat Knitting Pattern (K449)
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NATURALLY K449 RAGLAN SWEATER & HAT KNITTING PATTERN
A cosy baby raglan sweater with a buttoned shoulder opening and matching hat, sized from newborn to 12–18 months.
Pattern overview: The back, front and sleeves are knitted flat with raglan shaping. A buttoned opening is formed along the left front raglan, followed by picked-up neck and opening bands. The hat is knitted flat, shaped at the crown and seamed. Best for an intermediate knitter comfortable with raglan decreases, picking up stitches and seaming.
Sizes and finished measurements
| Size | Newborn | 3 months | 6–9 months | 12–18 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To fit chest (cm) | 36 | 41 | 46 | 51 |
| Finished chest (cm) | 41 | 46 | 51 | 56 |
| Shoulder length (cm) | 23 | 25 | 27 | 29 |
| Sleeve length (cm) | 13.5 | 15 | 17 | 19 |
| Approx. hat circumference (cm) | 33 | 35.5 | 39.5 | 42 |
Yarn requirements
Allowances are approximate and have been converted from the original authorised pattern using the supplier’s stated metreage.
| Item | Newborn | 3 months | 6–9 months | 12–18 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweater & hat – metres | 356 | 534 | 534 | 712 |
Recommended yarn: Sesia Bimbo Printed Cotton 4ply (178m per 50g).
Pattern details
- Yarn weight: 4ply
- Strand count: one strand throughout
- Needles: 2.75mm and 3.25mm straight needles
- Notions: stitch holders, markers and 3 buttons
- Gauge: 28 stitches and 36 rows to 10cm in stocking stitch on 3.25mm needles
Self-patterning yarn note: Work every ball from the same end for the most consistent print sequence.
This listing is for the knitting pattern only, not a finished garment.