PT 8617 Child's Tee with Circular Yoke - Knitting Pattern

A satisfying knit for kids, with a circular yoke. Worked in the round for a perfect fit.

Construction

Knit in pieces from the bottom up, then joined. Short rows and raglan decreases are used to start the yoke and sleeve shaping, with the final sections joined to knit the yoke and neckband in the round. Primarily in stocking stitch, with ribbing at band and cuffs.

Tension

22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch using 3.75mm needles.

Suitable Yarns

Most Bendigo Woollen Mills 8 ply yarns would suit this pattern. (Equivalent yarns: DK or Light Worsted).

Accessories

3.75 and 4.50mm pair & 3.75 and 4.50 long circular needles (for Yoke and Neckband), 4 stitch-holders.

Difficulty Level (1 easy - 5 challenging)

3 out of 5 sheep. About Difficulty Ratings
Techniques you'll be employing - knitting in the round (for the yoke), short rows, picking up stitches, decreasing at end of rows & decreasing at mid rows for yoke.

Fit & Related Yarn Requirements

Approximate age	(years)	2	4	6	8	10	12
Finished Chest Size	cm	62	70	74	78	86	90
200g balls	8 ply	1	1	1	1	2	2

 

Samples shown in Nurture 8 ply shade Fairytale, Calypso 8 ply shade Cornflower (no longer available), and Party Mix Cotton 8 ply shade Popsicle