Learn to Knit a Raglan Sweater – Toddler Tunic
In this pattern you will see links to five instructional videos that will explain each section in detail, and help get you through the tricky parts of knitting a raglan sweater.
Sizes: 6 mo, 12 mo, 18 mo, and 24 mo
Needles: size US 8 circular needles, 16″ or 24″, size US 8 double-pointed needles
Yarn: about 440 yards of Cascade 220 or Cascade 220 Superwash
Additional Materials: tapestry needle
Gauge: 5 stitches per inch in stockinette stitch
This pattern is available two ways – either in traditional PDF (printable) format, or in eBook format.
Pattern + links to 5 instructional videos in PDF format $8.00 US via PayPal
Amazon eBook digital download (suitable for devices that use Kindle or another eReader; including iPad, iPhone, Android, Blackberry, and your computer): $6.00 US. 
What a good idea, patterns with instruction videos. And I love the pink instruction videos for wrap and turn. Next time I will succeed in doing this thanks to your videos.
Comment by yvonnep — April 22, 2010 @ 6:33 am
You totally resemble my mom in this pic of you! I almost died when I scrolled down to this pic! Im telling her too!
Comment by Kelli (your sis) — April 28, 2010 @ 1:47 pm
I can not veiw your videos. What program do I need to download or update in order to watch them. Thank you
Comment by Debbie — May 13, 2010 @ 8:43 am
Hi Debbie – sorry you’re having trouble viewing the videos. They are uploaded to YouTube, and just embedded here from that site. You can try watching them on Youtube directly: http://www.youtube.com/user/verypinkknits If you have trouble there, you’ll need to go to YouTube help to see if there is a plugin you’re missing or something. Let me know if you need anything else.
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Comment by s t a c i — May 13, 2010 @ 8:53 am
Just found your site and enjoyed the video how-to’s very much. Especially like the name of your Judy…
I’m not exactly new to knitting, but it’s been about 30 years since I last picked up a needle… and just completed my first top-down pull-over… overjoyed that it knit up so quickly and am now ready to try a cardigan… first one for my hubby’s 1 year old grandson… and then one for me.
After that, I have 5 grandchildren of my own that I’m planning on knitting things for.
Thank you so much for making your directions so clear… the videos are amazing and just what I needed… so hard to visualize something that is just written out.
TEMA
Comment by Ethel Kirkpatrick — January 17, 2011 @ 8:27 pm
Hi Debbie, I love your Videos, I Have been learning to knit from videos Like yours and a few other people on YouTube, You are so helpful and I Just wanted to thank you so much for all you time and trouble you put into your videos. I find your videos so helpful , I am a grand mother of 7 and have knitted all my grand kids things I have learned from you ands they just love it.. Look forward to learning more from you keep up the good work..
Comment by Kathy Sowles — January 22, 2011 @ 10:54 pm
Hey Judy I LOVE ur videos and patterns and I just love this site, thank you for taking the time to make it , its very helpful!
Comment by Latanya Terrell — January 23, 2011 @ 6:48 pm
@Latanya – I’m glad the videos are helping, and thank you for the note! But I have to ask…where did you get the idea that my name is Judy?
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Comment by s t a c i — January 24, 2011 @ 7:35 am
I came across your website and was very thrilled to see that there are videos
on how to make socks, sweaters, etc. They are very very helpful and I am more
confident in knitting… I am going to start off by buying your toddler tunic sweater. I am wondering if there is a way to modify that toddler tunic sweater into an adult size. I love the design! Keep up the great work you do!
Comment by Debbie — February 3, 2011 @ 1:00 pm
Hi Staci
Got the Addi needles and have now completed second sock with the help of your pattern and video tutorials. Fabulous!
Would now like to have a go at the raglan toddler tunic but for myself! Does your pattern go up to adult sizes?
Thanks Carol
Comment by Carol (UK) — April 11, 2011 @ 9:00 am
hi staci,
I have found your videos and patterns very helpful. i love this pattern and am willing to make it my first sweater/tunic. i was just wondering, is there a link or something i could use for kids sizes? i have made lot’s if dishcloths from your pattern. i am nine years old and can crochet and knit. if you have some other intresting patterns please tell me
thanks,
ROSE
Comment by Rose — June 25, 2012 @ 9:24 pm
do you ever have special for your patterns.
Comment by michele — July 1, 2012 @ 7:10 am
is there a certain place where I can get all your patterns for free? I’m not allowed to purchase things over the internet.
Comment by Olivia — July 14, 2012 @ 10:36 am
Hi Staci,
Your videos are most helpful. I have bought several and hope to continue doing so. My first sweater was this Raglan sweater one that I made for my newest grandson. I’d like to make one for my 4-year-old grandson as well, and I wonder if you have the specs to make one for his size? He has a 23-inch chest.
Thank you, and keep up the great work. I’ll keep buying them!
Best wishes,
Dede
Comment by Dede — September 1, 2012 @ 3:42 pm
I am an “old” customer. I began using IE once again, so I have to register once again.
I have said this before, but your videos help a new knitter like myself so very much!
Quick question if you have time to answer. How tight should you hold your DPNs when making socks? I am holding them so tight that I just broke my yarn. It is a soft wool, but still. I’m afraid I’ll get that line in my work.
Comment by Sharon Bowman — September 29, 2012 @ 4:04 am
Hi Sharon – holding your needles in a “death grip” will only result in hand and arm fatigue! (Yes, I know this first hand.) Make it a point to focus on relaxing, and smooth movements.
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Comment by s t a c i — September 29, 2012 @ 7:54 am
[...] mi je makar zapo?eti prvi “ozbiljniji” pleta?ki projekt: tuniku za Talu i suknjicu u kompletu. Nadam se da ?u skoro dodati slike gotovog [...]
Pingback by Ponovno vikend… i to produženi! :-) « Hana Handwork — October 6, 2012 @ 4:34 am
Hi Staci, I would like to purchase your Tunic Sweater but i need a size four. Can you modify your pattern? He has a size 23 chest.
Comment by Mary — October 10, 2012 @ 1:11 pm
Greetings,
Do you have a sweater pattern like this for an adult? If not, can you recommend one for me?
Thanks so much!
Alice
Comment by Alice Bair — October 24, 2012 @ 6:44 pm
I’m working on an adult version of this sweater right now! Funny you should ask.
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Comment by s t a c i — October 24, 2012 @ 8:55 pm
Hi Staci, I just finished the sweater for a 6 month old and I think it looks great, your video helped out a lot, I wish everyone did videos. My one issue is that at the end of my sleeves when I bind off, I have a half row left, my sleeves don’t even with a even row. Why is this, help please.
Comment by Sandra — October 28, 2012 @ 5:24 pm
Thank you so much for having tutorial videos with your patterns! I am such a visual learner and reading patterns is the most frustrating part of knitting! I can’t tell you how many times I have given up on a project because I can’t visualize or understand what the pattern is telling me to do. You are a great teacher, keep up the great work!
Comment by Meredith S. — December 7, 2012 @ 10:22 am
Thank you so much for your videos and advice, your patterns and the way you clearly lay it out for us. I don’t have to switch to lots of different sites as you pretty much have answers and the tutorials that I need. Thank you for taking the time to do this. I love the size range you have for both kids and adults and I will be deciding on a pattern this week and will definitely be purchasing!!
Comment by Michelle — January 8, 2013 @ 10:31 am
[...] My first attempt at this style of jumper was for Alex. Much easier to start on a smaller scale so I can now move on to a bigger project for, hmmm say … me! Here are the details of my project on the Rav. The pattern is, once again, accompanied by fantastic videos to help thru all the tricky parts from verypink.com. [...]
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hello staci,
Thank you for your video turtorials,with this pattern i made my first ever knitted sweater.i also want you to please tell me if i will saw this pattern to my 13 year old daughter how many stittiches will i cast on and How do i divid the stittiches please.Thank you so much.
Comment by Maryam — April 5, 2013 @ 2:14 pm
Hello Maryam – thank you for the note. Your question is answered on my Frequently Asked Questions page:
Q: Staci, I’d like to modify your pattern to fit other sizes. Can you help me?
A: Most of my patterns and tutorials are designed to teach the skills and techniques you need to knit that item (socks, sweaters, etc.). Once you’ve finished a tutorial, you have what you need to know to move on to all kinds of similar patterns, available in all sizes. I’m sorry – resizing a pattern is not a quick or simple thing.
I recommend checking ravelry.com for a pattern that is designed to fit a 13 year-old girl. Good luck!
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Comment by s t a c i — April 5, 2013 @ 2:23 pm
I’d like to purchase the pattern for the pink cardi that’s on the form behind you in this demo. Is it available, I haven’t been able to locate it on your site? Love your demos.
Michele
Comment by Michele Hammann — April 20, 2013 @ 7:02 am
Hi Michelle – yes, you won’t find that sweater on my website, because it’s not my design. Here are the details: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/verypink/-221-summer-cardigan
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Comment by s t a c i — April 20, 2013 @ 7:05 am
Hi. First off I love all your videos. I’m ready to try my first garment but had a quick question about the gauge. That 5spi in stockinette stitch, is that measured in the round or flat? Thanks!
Comment by Tanya — April 29, 2013 @ 9:00 pm
Hi Tanya – yes, the gauge is measured in stockinette stitch. I measured my gauge flat, but I never see a difference in my gauge between flat and in-the-round. This sweater is knit in both (flat on the top half, ITR on the bottom half and sleeves). So it’s sort of “knitter’s choice” here. If you do see a significant difference between the two in your knitting, I recommend using a wool or wool blend yarn, so that the difference can be blocked out when the sweater is finished.
Hope that helps – good luck!
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Comment by S t a c i — April 29, 2013 @ 9:29 pm