Holger Shirt Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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:
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Sunday by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 235 m)
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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
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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
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28 sts × 40 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 3 mm needles
Notions
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Stitch markers
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Tapestry needle
Skill Level
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★ ★ ★ (3 out of 5 – Intermediate)
Construction
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Top-down, seamless
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Shoulder shaping and yoke in stripes
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Body in the round, sleeves picked up
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Folded neck edge in contrast colour