The stitches in colors of the rainbow break through the neutral main color like sunrays through the dusty sky and spread joy during knitting. But the classical topdown circular yoke T-shirt can be worked as a solid or 2-colour option as well.

It’s a perfect project for stash busting. Collar, cuffs and splitted hem are worked in a structured pattern to give some extra interest, optional is a little front slit.
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The pattern is testknit approved. Please see the lovely versions of my testers!

SIZES
18m (2y, 3y, 4y, 6y) (8y, 10y, 12y, 14y)
Finished Chest Circumference: 54,5 (58 / 63,5 / 69 / 76,5) (82 / 87,5 / 91 / 96,5) cm
21.5 (22.75 / 25 / 27.25 / 30) (32.25 / 34.5 / 35.75 / 38) inches

EASE
-->Sizing is a guide only and you should pick the finished measurement size closest to the child’s measurements
plus 5-10 cm (2-4 inches) of positive ease for smaller sizes and 10-15cm for larger sizes (6y +). The T-shirt has a relaxed oversized fit. But as children grow quickly, you can’t go wrong with knitting a larger size!
BE CAREFUL with the neck opening, If you are a tight knitter and /or if you know the wearer of the shirt has a larger head I recommend to work it with a little slit at front (instructions are included) so that it can fit easily over the head!

NEEDLES
Circular needle to obtain gauge: recommended 4,0 mm (US 6) with a length at least of 80 cm (32 inches)

GAUGE
20 sts x 32 round/ rows = 10x10 cm (4x4 inches) in stockinette stitch, blocked

YARN
Worsted or DK weight or yarn to obtain requested gauge
MC (Main Color): Sandnes Garn Line (worsted weight; 53% co, 33% viscose, 14% linen; 110 m (120 yds) per 50g)
CC (Contrast Color): Sample A uses 7 different stash yarns (CC1-CC7) from sport- to worsted weight. Sample B uses 1 contrast yarn (CC1): Sandnes Garn Tynn Line (light fingering weight; 53% co, 33% viscose, 14% linen; 220 m (120 yds) per 50g)

METRES NEEDED
MC (Main Color): 260 (290 / 350 / 400 / 460) (520 / 570 / 640 / 700) m
(260 (280 / 350 / 390) (440 / 500 / 580) yds)
For the CC (contrast colors) you need a bit less than 20% of the total amount of yarn
So if you work with 1 contrast color you need around 60 (70 / 80 / 90 / 100) (110 / 120 / 140 / 150) m
(70 (80 / 90 / 90 / 110) (120 / 130 / 150 / 160) yds)
If you work with 7 colors you need 10-30 m (11-33yds) per color
-->The amount stated is calculated generously to have enough in hand for swatching and adjustments
-->Yardage may vary a bit from knitter to knitter, yarn to yarn! Have always a bit more in stock to be on the safe side.

NOTIONS
Stitch markers (5) // Stitch holders or waste yarn // Tapestry needle