Keep your little ones warm with the ultimate touch of luxury in our Cozy Striped Toddler Raglan Sweater! Worked seamlessly from the top down, this classic raglan design features alternating pastel stripes, flexible ribbing, and an extra-soft finish that feels gentle on sensitive skin.

Below you will find the complete written pattern tailored specifically for our Ice Yarns Cashmere Merino blend.

🧶 Materials Needed & Recommended Yarns

To achieve the exact cloud-like softness, drape, and stitch definition shown in our baby sample, we recommend using our official luxury merino blend:

1. Featured Pattern Yarn:

• Product Link: Ice Yarns Cashmere Merino
• Fiber Content: 40% Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Cashmere, 35% Acrylic, 5% Polyamide
• Yarn Weight: 3 Light: DK, Light, Worsted
• Ball Weight & Length: 50g (1.76 oz) / 100m (109.36 yds) per ball
• Package Content: 4 Balls per package (1 package is enough to complete this toddler pattern!)

2. Color Palette Guide (2 Shades):

• Color A: Mint Green (2 balls)
• Color B: Sky Blue (2 balls)

3. Explore Related Collections:

• Browse all Category 3 - Light / DK Yarns
• Explore solid shades in our Single & Plain Yarns Collection

Tools & Pattern Details:

• Needles: 4.0 mm (US 6) circular needles (16" / 40 cm cable) and a set of 4.0 mm DPNs for sleeves (or 3.5 mm for ribbing).
• Gauge: 15 stitches and 26 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm (4" x 4") in Stockinette Stitch using Ice Yarns Cashmere Merino.
• Notions: 4 stitch markers, tapestry needle, scrap yarn or stitch holders, tape measure.
• Skill Level: Easy / Intermediate (Seamless Top-Down Construction)
• Sizes: 12–18 Months (2T–3T size in parentheses)

📖 Abbreviations (US Knitting Terms)

• K: knit
• P: purl
• st(s): stitch(es)
• rnd(s): round(s)
• PM: place marker
• SM: slip marker
• M1L: make one left (left-leaning raglan increase)
• M1R: make one right (right-leaning raglan increase)
• K2tog: knit 2 stitches together
• St st: stockinette stitch (knit every round)

📖 Step-by-Step Written Pattern

Stripe Pattern Sequence:

Knit 6 rounds in Color A (Mint Green), followed by 6 rounds in Color B (Sky Blue). Repeat this 6-round sequence throughout the entire sweater.

1. Neckline (Collar)

Using 3.5 mm circular needles and Color A (Mint Green), cast on 48 (52) sts. Join to knit in the round, being careful not to twist stitches. Place a marker (PM) for the beginning of the round.

• Rounds 1–8: K1, P1 repeat around for 1x1 ribbing (approx. 1 inch / 2.5 cm).

2. Raglan Yoke Setup & Increases

Switch to 4.0 mm circular needles to match the yarn gauge (15 sts per 10 cm). Set up stitch markers for raglan lines as follows:

• Setup Round: K8 (9) [Back], PM, K2 [Raglan Line], PM, K6 (6) [Right Sleeve], PM, K2 [Raglan Line], PM, K16 (18) [Front], PM, K2 [Raglan Line], PM, K6 (6) [Left Sleeve], PM, K2 [Raglan Line], K8 (9) [Back to end of rnd].
• Round 1 (Increase Round): Knit to marker, M1R, SM, K2, SM, M1L repeat 4 times total, knit to end of round. (8 sts increased).
• Round 2 (Plain Round): Knit all stitches, slipping markers as you pass them.

Repeat Rounds 1 & 2 (maintaining the 6-round stripe sequence) a total of 12 (14) times, until you have 144 (164) sts on your needles.

3. Separating Sleeves and Body

• Next Round: Knit across Back to marker, remove marker. Place next 30 (34) sleeve sts on scrap yarn/holder. Cast on 2 sts underarm.
• Knit across Front to next marker, remove marker. Place next 30 (34) sleeve sts on scrap yarn/holder. Cast on 2 sts underarm.
• Knit remaining Back sts to end of round.

You now have 88 (100) body sts on your circular needles.

4. Body

Continue knitting in the round in St st (stockinette), maintaining your 6-round stripe sequence until the body measures 8 (9) inches / 20 (23) cm from the underarm.

Switch to 3.5 mm circular needles and Color A:

• Ribbing Rounds 1–8: K1, P1 repeat around for 1x1 bottom ribbing.
• Bind off loosely in pattern.

5. Sleeves (Work Both Alike)

Transfer the 30 (34) sleeve sts from holder back onto 4.0 mm DPNs or short circular needles. Pick up and knit 2 sts from the underarm cast-on edge. PM in the middle of underarm sts for end of round. (32 [36] sts total).

• Continue in St st following the 6-round stripe sequence.
• Decrease Round: K1, K2tog, knit to last 3 sts, SSK, K1.
• Repeat Decrease Round every 10th round 3 times. (26 [30] sts remaining).

Continue straight until sleeve measures 7.5 (8.5) inches / 19 (21) cm from underarm.

Switch to 3.5 mm DPNs and Color A:

• Ribbing Rounds 1–8: K1, P1 repeat around for cuff.
• Bind off loosely in pattern.

6. Finishing

Weave in all yarn ends on the wrong side using a tapestry needle. Block gently with water or steam to open up the 20% Cashmere & 40% Superwash Merino fibers for a velvety smooth finish.