Knitting For Olive | Christmas Morning Tunic (Kids) Pattern & Yarn Pack
Bring a touch of festive magic to your little one’s wardrobe with the Christmas Morning Tunic, part of Knitting for Olive’s charming 2025 Christmas collection. This playful design features a scattering of tiny “presents” around the yoke, each topped with a sweet i-cord bow — a detail that adds both whimsy and joy to the finished garment.
The tunic has a gentle A-line silhouette and soft balloon sleeves, creating a relaxed and comfortable fit perfect for holiday gatherings, family photos, or a cosy day at home. It’s worked from the top down using either two strands of Merino held together for a structured, woolly feel or one strand of Merino paired with Soft Silk Mohair for a lighter, fluffier look.
You begin with the neat i-cord neckband and ties, then shape the festive yoke. The back keyhole opening is formed by working back and forth at the start before transitioning seamlessly to knitting in the round. The result is a sweet, seasonal piece that’s as enjoyable to make as it is to wear.
Our Christmas Morning Tunic (Kids) Pattern & Yarn Pack includes your choice of 2 x Merino (MC) and 2 x Soft Silk Mohair (MC), CC1 and CC2 yarns in pre-selected colourways, and a digital pattern. This size is suitable for 1-year-old kids. You may purchase more yarn separately if you are following a bigger pattern size.
| Pattern Size | Yarn | Variants | Yarn Quantity |
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1 year
|
Merino (MC) | *Your Choice | 2 |
| Soft Silk Mohair (MC) | *Your Choice | 2 | |
| Merino (CC1) | Dusty Aqua | 1 | |
| Soft Silk Mohair (CC1) | Dusty Aqua | 1 | |
| Merino (CC2) | Pomegranate | 1 | |
| Soft Silk Mohair (CC2) | Pomegranate | 1 | |
|
2 years
|
Merino (MC) | *Your Choice | 2 |
| Soft Silk Mohair (MC) | *Your Choice | 3 | |
| Merino (CC1) | Dusty Aqua | 1 | |
| Soft Silk Mohair (CC1) | Dusty Aqua | 1 | |
| Merino (CC2) | Pomegranate | 1 | |
| Soft Silk Mohair (CC2) | Pomegranate | 1 | |
|
4 years
|
Merino (MC) | *Your Choice | 3 |
| Soft Silk Mohair (MC) | *Your Choice | 3 | |
| Merino (CC1) | Dusty Aqua | 1 | |
| Soft Silk Mohair (CC1) | Dusty Aqua | 1 | |
| Merino (CC2) | Pomegranate | 1 | |
| Soft Silk Mohair (CC2) | Pomegranate | 1 | |
|
6 years
|
Merino (MC) | *Your Choice | 3 |
| Soft Silk Mohair (MC) | *Your Choice | 4 | |
| Merino (CC1) | Dusty Aqua | 1 | |
| Soft Silk Mohair (CC1) | Dusty Aqua | 1 | |
| Merino (CC2) | Pomegranate | 1 | |
| Soft Silk Mohair (CC2) | Pomegranate | 1 | |
|
8-10 years
|
Merino (MC) | *Your Choice | 4 |
| Soft Silk Mohair (MC) | *Your Choice | 4 | |
| Merino (CC1) | Dusty Aqua | 1 | |
| Soft Silk Mohair (CC1) | Dusty Aqua | 1 | |
| Merino (CC2) | Pomegranate | 1 | |
| Soft Silk Mohair (CC2) | Pomegranate | 1 | |
|
12 years
|
Merino (MC) | *Your Choice | 5 |
| Soft Silk Mohair (MC) | *Your Choice | 5 | |
| Merino (CC1) | Dusty Aqua | 1 | |
| Soft Silk Mohair (CC1) | Dusty Aqua | 1 | |
| Merino (CC2) | Pomegranate | 1 | |
| Soft Silk Mohair (CC2) | Pomegranate | 1 |
The sample is in Merino and Soft Silk Mohair in Oatmeal (MC), Dusty Aqua (CC1) and Pomegranate (CC2) colourways.
Our Christmas Morning Tunic (Kids) Pattern & Yarn Pack includes your choice of 2 x Merino (MC) and 2 x Soft Silk Mohair (MC), CC1 and CC2 yarns in pre-selected colourways, and a digital pattern. This size is suitable for 1-year-old kids. You may purchase more yarn separately if you are following a bigger pattern size.
- Sizes:1 (2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12) years
- Finished measurements:Chest circumference: approx. 57 (67, 76, 86, 95, 100, 105) cm [22½ (26½, 30, 33¾, 37½, 39¼, 41¼)]”; Total length along front from shoulder (next to neckband) to edge: approx. 32 (36, 39, 44, 48, 51, 55) cm [12½ (14¼, 15¼, 17¼, 19, 20, 21¾)]”; Sleeve length from underarm to edge: approx. 20 (22, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36) cm [7¾ (8¾, 9½, 10¾, 11¾, 13, 14¼)]”
- Yarn:1 strand of Knitting for Olive Merino(250 m [273 yd] / 50 g [1.8 oz]), fingering-weight yarn, 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5) balls in MC, 1 ball in CC1 and 1 ball in CC2 + 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (225 m [246 yd] / 25 g [0.9 oz]), lace-weight yarn, 2 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5) balls in MC, 1 ball in CC1 and 1 ball in CC2.
- Needles:3.5 mm / US4 and 4 mm / US6 circular needles in 40 cm [16”] and 60 cm [24”] cable lengths, 3.5 mm / US4 and 4 mm / US6 double-pointed needles, or in size to obtain gauge
- Gauge (after blocking):21 sts and 33 rows = 10 cm [4”] in st st with 4 mm / US6 needles
- Notions:Stitch markers, waste yarn, stitch holders, tapestry needle, small safety pin
Notes: The presents are charted only, and they are finished with i-cord ties as a separate step. Both the neck opening and body are shaped with German short rows for a better fit. The body is finished with a folded edge, while the sleeves are finished with an i-cord edge.
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