Description

Kids Chunky Sweater Knitting Pattern – Rainbow Stripe Raglan Jumper

The Over The Rainbow Kids Chunky Sweater Knitting Pattern is a colourful and cosy kids sweater knitting pattern designed as a classic raglan jumper. This rainbow stripe sweater knitting pattern is worked in bold colour blocks using chunky yarn, making it a fun and satisfying project.

This children’s knitting pattern sweater is worked top-down from the neckline, allowing you to easily adjust the length of the body and sleeves for a perfect fit.

This is a knitting pattern PDF (not a finished garment) available as an instant download.

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Raglan Sweater Knitting Pattern Features

This kids sweater knitting pattern includes:

• Top-down raglan construction

• Seamless design

• Adjustable body and sleeve length

• Bold colour block / rainbow style

• Suitable for chunky yarn

The top-down method makes this raglan sweater knitting pattern for kids flexible and easy to customise.

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Sensory-Friendly Knitting Pattern

This kids sweater knitting pattern is designed with comfort in mind.

Features include:

• No seams, so there are no scratchy or irritating areas

• Can be made in soft yarns (cotton, bamboo, acrylic)

• Can be worn either way round for ease of dressing

This makes it a great sensory-friendly knitting pattern for children.

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Sizes

This kids sweater knitting pattern includes sizes:

Age 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 years

Actual Chest 65.5/25¾, 71.5/28, 80/31½, 85.5/33½ cm/in

Length from shoulder 44/17¼, 48/19, 52/20½, 56/22 cm/in

Sleeve Seam 25/9¾, 27.5/10¾, 30/11¾, 34.5/13½ cm/in

Note: because this sweater is worked top down the lengths of the sleeves and the body and sleeve lengths can be adjusted.

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Materials

1(1,1,2) x 100g balls of Simply Chunky by Paintbox Yarns in each of shades:

Dolphin Blue (336),

Mustard Yellow (323),

Blood Orange (319),

Vanilla Cream (307),

Spearmint Green (325).

(144 metres (157 yards) metres per ball)

Paintbox Yarns are available from www.LoveCrafts.com

To substitute: use any standard Chunky weight yarn with a given tension of 14 sts and 20 rows to 10 cm square on 6 mm (US 10) needles – this info is on the ball band label.

OR use oddments of yarn for a colourful, eco-friendly version, (details as above) totalling approx. 300(350,400,450) grams – a great scrap yarn project!

1 set of 5 x 6 mm (US 10) double pointed needles – bamboo needles recommended.

Optional Circular needle no 6 mm (US 10) needle length 60 cm

Stitch markers and coloured thread to mark stitches.

The sweater can be made in one colour.

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Pattern Details

Your kids sweater knitting pattern PDF includes:

• Instant download

• Step-by-step instructions

• Clear sizing guidance

• Flexible construction for custom fit

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Skill Level

Intermediate knitters.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this kids sweater knitting pattern worked in pieces or in one piece?
This kids sweater knitting pattern is worked top-down in one piece, meaning there are no seams to sew.

What yarn is best for this rainbow sweater knitting pattern?
This pattern is designed for chunky yarn, but you can use any suitable chunky-weight yarn with the same tension – or yarn oddments for a colourful effect.

Is this knitting pattern suitable for sensory-sensitive children?
Yes. This sensory-friendly knitting pattern has no seams and can be made using soft yarns, making it comfortable for children with sensory sensitivities.

Is this a finished sweater or a knitting pattern?
This listing is for a knitting pattern PDF, not a finished garment.

See more of my knitting patterns for kids HERE