Inspired by the breezy sweetness of summer days and nostalgic pastel palettes, the Bubblegum Breeze Tee is a playful, lightweight raglan pullover with just the right mix of cozy comfort and colorful charm. Designed to be beginner-friendly but stylish enough to dress up, this tee was named for its soft pink hue and floaty, effortless feel — like a warm breeze on a sunny afternoon.

Design Features
3/4 length raglan sleeves

Twisted rib edging at hem, cuff, and neckline

Top-down seamless construction

Gentle positive ease for a relaxed, easy fit

Designed to showcase vibrant or pastel solids beautifully

Fit & Style: Casual, cozy, and just structured enough to be versatile. The shape is boxy with light drape, perfect for layering or wearing solo.

Special Construction: Simultaneous raglan and neckline shaping, with underarm shaping for a clean join.

Size Range & Fit: Six sizes with 2” (5 cm) positive ease; inclusive sizing from XS–2X.

Construction & Techniques
Top-down, in-the-round construction

Seamless raglan shaping, with neckline shaped during yoke

Sleeves worked in the round from held stitches

Twisted rib details add subtle texture

Flexible yarn choices: Easily adaptable to many worsted weight yarns

Tool options: Use circular needles with DPNs or Magic Loop for sleeves

Materials & Specifications
Yarn Weight: Worsted

Yarn Characteristics: Smooth, non-splitty yarns with good stitch definition recommended

Yardage/Weight Required:

XS: 710 m / ~777 yds (1 skein)

S: 815 m / ~891 yds (1 skein)

M: 910 m / ~995 yds (1 skein)

L: 1014 m / ~1109 yds (2 skeins)

XL: 1147 m / ~1255 yds (2 skeins)

2X: 1238 m / ~1354 yds (2 skeins)

Recommended Fiber Content: Acrylic, or lightweight wool blends

Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Pound of Love (Worsted)

Needles:

5 mm / US 8 (main fabric)

4 mm / US 6 (ribbing)

16”/40 cm circular, 32”/80–40”/100 cm circular, DPNs or Magic Loop for sleeves

Other Tools: Stitch markers, yarn needle, scissors

Gauge
4” x 4” (10 cm)

Needle: 5 mm / US 8

Gauge: 19 sts x 24 rnds in stockinette stitch

Finished Dimensions
The Bubblegum Breeze Tee is designed with approximately 2 inches (5 cm) of positive ease for a relaxed fit.

Size XS: Finished bust circumference is 32 inches (82 cm), with a total length of 20.5 inches (52 cm) and a sleeve length of 10 inches (25 cm).

Size S: Finished bust circumference is 36.5 inches (93 cm), total length is 21 inches (53 cm), and sleeves measure 10 inches (25 cm).

Size M: Finished bust circumference is 40 inches (102 cm), with a total length of 22 inches (56 cm) and sleeves 10 inches (25 cm) long.

Size L: Finished bust circumference is 43.5 inches (111 cm), total length is 22.5 inches (57 cm), and sleeve length remains 10 inches (25 cm).

Size XL: Finished bust circumference is 48 inches (122 cm), total length is 23 inches (58 cm), and sleeves are 10 inches (25 cm).

Size 2X: Finished bust circumference is 50.25 inches (128 cm), total length is 24 inches (61 cm), with sleeves measuring 10 inches (25 cm).

Skill Level
Perfect for advanced beginners to light intermediates ready to:

Practice top-down, seamless garment construction

Learn or refine raglan increases

Work twisted rib details

Pick up stitches for neckline finishing

Recommended For
Everyday wear

Light layering in spring/fall

Confident beginners who want to grow their skills

Knitwear lovers who enjoy minimalist shapes with playful color potential

Casual, chic wardrobes with a soft-femme vibe

Care Instructions
Hand wash or machine wash cold on gentle

Use gentle wool wash or mild detergent

Lay flat to dry, shaping to measurements

Block lightly for best drape and finished look

Store folded, not hung, to preserve shape

The Bubblegum Breeze Tee embodies joy, comfort, and color confidence. Whether you’re styling it with denim for casual days or layering it under your favorite coat, this pattern delivers a wearable statement piece with everyday ease.

✨ Pattern support is available via email if you need help along the way- https://kimexshaw.ca/patterns/p/bubblegum-breeze-3/4-sleeve-tee-knitting-pattern