A timeless raglan sleeve cardigan featuring textured colourful stripes and a classic crew neckline. This versatile design is perfect for showcasing hand-dyed yarns, adding pops of colour from your stash, or making the most of treasured yarn oddments. Finished with vintage buttons, it creates a beautifully unique cardigan for little ones. Construction Worked flat in pieces Bottom-up construction Raglan sleeve shaping Crew neckline Textured striped stitch pattern Button-front closure Seamed finishing Sizes Age To Fit Chest 0–3 months 40 cm (16") 3–6 months 43 cm (17") 6–9 months 46 cm (18") 9–12 months 48 cm (19") 12–18 months 51 cm (20") Yarn Requirements Recommended Yarn: 8 ply Merino Colour 0–3 m 3–6 m 6–9 m 9–12 m 12–18 m MC – Natural 3 × 50 g balls 3 × 50 g balls 3 × 50 g balls 3 × 50 g balls 4 × 50 g balls C1 – Cream 2 × 50 g balls 2 × 50 g balls 2 × 50 g balls 3 × 50 g balls 3 × 50 g balls C2 – Aloe Small amount Small amount Small amount Small amount Small amount C3 – Fig Small amount Small amount Small amount Small amount Small amount C4 – Pink Small amount Small amount Small amount Small amount Small amount C5 – Donkey Small amount Small amount Small amount Small amount Small amount Needles & Notions 3.25 mm (US 3) knitting needles 4 mm (US 6) knitting needles Stitch holders 5–6 vintage buttons Tension 22 stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm (4") over stocking stitch using 4 mm needles. Design Features Textured colourful stripe pattern Classic raglan sleeve shaping Crew neckline Button-front opening Perfect for using yarn oddments or hand-dyed yarns Vintage button finish Five baby sizes from newborn to 18 months Skill Level Intermediate Suitable for knitters who are comfortable with garment shaping, colour changes, and seamed construction. Why You'll Love This Pattern The Textured Stripe Raglan Cardigan is a wonderfully versatile project that lets your creativity shine. Whether you use colourful stash leftovers, hand-dyed skeins, or a carefully curated palette, each cardigan will be uniquely your own. The timeless raglan shaping, textured stripes, and vintage button finish combine to create a cosy, practical garment that will be treasured and worn again and again.
