Monday, January 25, 2010

Knitting Pattern: Pullip T-shirt

As promised (if a day late), here is the pattern of the week.




Pullip Raglan T-shirt
Revised 10/4/11

Materials:
  • Size 10 crochet thread.  Used for example:  J&P Coats Royale Crochet Thread (100% mercerized cotton, 350 yd/320m) in 493 French Rose.
  • Size 1-US needles, straight, circular, or a pair of DPN's
  • One long stitch holder, three safety pins, or two double-pointed needles (in addition to needles above)
  • 2 stitch markers
  • Scissors, ruler, darning needle
  • Yarn bobbin (not crucial)
You will need to know:
  • How to knit, purl, and work in both garter stitch and stockinette stitch
  • How to ssk, k2tog, and m1
Gauge: 11 sts/per inch in stockinette stitch on size 1-US needles.  To ensure accurate sizing, be sure to check your gauge.
    Note: wind about 5 yd of thread onto a bobbin for sleeves before beginning.

    CO 33 sts.
    K 2 rows.  P 1 row.

    Begin raglan increases.
    K according to chart below, working (m1, k1, m1) between each set of numbers:

    Click the image to view a larger version.

    I am going to include instructions for a baggier sweater as well (the second set up numbers, in parentheses).  This might fit Barbie; if you have a chance to try it, please let me know.

    Once you have 73(81) sts on the needles, p 1 row.

    Divide for sleeves: slip 11(13) sts onto holder, set 15(17) sts aside on a DPN or another holder, slip 21(23) sts onto holder, set aside 15(17) sts, slip 11(13) sts onto holder.

    Work sleeves: join yarn from bobbin to each set of 15(17) sts, k 1 row, p 1 row, k 2 rows, BO in k.

    Continue where you left off from the body sts: k10, k2tog, k19, k2tog, k10.  41 sts.*

    For a classic t-shirt shape (as shown), continue straight for the length desired, k 2 rows, and BO.

    For a shaped t-shirt, continue as follows:
    Set-up row (after row marked with *): p10, place marker, p21, place marker, p10.  Work 2 rows even.

    Row 1: K to marker, slip marker, ssk, k to 2 sts before marker, k2tog, slip marker, k to end.
    Row 2: P all sts.
    Row 3: K to 2 sts before marker, ssk, slip marker, k to next marker, slip marker, k2tog, k to end.
    Row 4: P all sts.

    Rep above 4 rows once more.  33 sts.

    K 1 row, p 1 row.  (Leave markers in place.)

    Begin increases for hips: *K to 1 st before marker, m1, k1, slip marker, k1, m1, rep from * once, k to end.
    P next row.

    Repeat this row until you have 45 sts (three repeats of the above two rows).  K 2 rows.  BO.  Sew sleeve seams.  Weave in all ends.  Sew snaps onto the back (or, be like me, and pin the shirt on so that you can quickly photograph it!).

    3 comments:

    1. This is simply adorable! I got started on one immediately only to realize I wasn't sure what kind of stitch you used for your M1s. =/

      In the picture it looks like K f/b, maybe? =?

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    2. So sorry to be responding late!

      Actually "M1" is a specific type of increase. It may be known as another name depending on where you are. Anyway for me it is the "invisible increase" where you pick up a bar between two stitches and knit into the back of it. If you do an internet search for "m1 increase" I'm sure you'll be able to find more clear instructions.

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    3. Your Pullip's clothes are so cute ^_^

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