This pattern is designed for a 1.5 year old child with specific measurements for bust circumference, armhole depth, and total body length.
16 stitches x 22 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch
Cast on 60 stitches.
Work in stockinette stitch until piece measures 15 cm.
Raglan Shaping:
Row 1 (RS): K1, k2tog, knit until 3 stitches remain, ssk, k1. Repeat for sleeves.
Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl all stitches.
Repeat these 2 rows until you have 32 stitches remaining.
Continue even until armhole measures 15 cm.
Next row: Bind off 4 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows for the back neck.
Continue working each side separately.
Short Row Neck Shaping:
Row 1 (RS): Knit until 3 stitches remain, turn.
Row 2 (WS): Purl until 3 stitches remain, turn.
Repeat these 2 rows until the center has 10 stitches unworked.
Knit across all stitches.
Continue in stockinette stitch for 3 more rows.
Bind off.
Button Band and Slit:
With the right side facing, pick up stitches along the front neck edge.
Row 1 (RS): Knit
Row 2 (WS): Purl
Repeat these 2 rows for 3 more rows.
Next row: Buttonhole row - K2, yo, k2tog, knit to end.
Continue in seed stitch for 2 more rows.
Bind off.
Sew on buttons opposite the buttonholes.
Seam sleeves and sides.
Weave in all ends.
Block garment to measurements.
Your raglan sweater with neck shaping and button band is now ready!