Looking for a baby tee knitting pattern that’s cute, comfy, and easy to knit? You’ll love the Beth Baby Tee! With delicate eyelets and a relaxed fit, this design is both stylish and practical. Find more free sweater patterns here, and scroll to the bottom for THIS pattern!
The Cutest Baby Tee Knitting Pattern You’ll Ever Make!
Knitting baby sweaters is one of my absolute favorite things to do. They’re quick, satisfying, and ridiculously cute. And when I say cute, I mean Beth Baby Tee-level cute. This baby tee knitting pattern has it all—delicate eyelets, soft and breathable fabric, and a relaxed fit that makes it both practical and stylish.
Whether you’re knitting for your own baby, a friend’s little one, or to stock up on handmade gifts, the Beth Baby Tee is one of those patterns you’ll want to make again and again. It pairs beautifully with the Baby Midi Skirt, but it’s also perfect with bloomers, leggings, or even tiny jeans (if you can handle that level of adorableness).
What Makes This Baby Tee Knitting Pattern So Special?
If you’ve ever knit a baby sweater before, you know some patterns are just better than others. This one? Definitely a favorite. Here’s why:
Lightweight and Layerable – It’s great for transitional weather and works as both a standalone top and a layering piece.
Charming Eyelet Details – The Beth Baby Tee features delicate eyelets worked into the ribbing for a subtle, elegant touch. These little details add just the right amount of flair without being fussy.
Versatile Style – Dress it up with a skirt for special occasions or keep it casual with everyday leggings.
Comfortable Fit – The relaxed shape makes it perfect for little ones to wear all day, whether they’re napping, playing, or snuggling.
Eyelet Detailing: Simple Yet Elegant
One of my favorite parts of this baby tee knitting pattern is the eyelets. They’re placed just before the ribbing, adding a subtle but gorgeous texture to the cuffs, hem, and neckline. The result? A sweater that looks intricate but is actually quite simple to knit.
Eyelets might sound fancy, but don’t worry—they’re just yarn overs and decreases! If you’ve never done them before, this is the perfect project to practice. And trust me, once you see how pretty they look, you’ll be adding them to everything!
The Perfect Yarn for a Baby Tee Knitting Pattern
When choosing yarn for baby knits, softness is the number one priority. For the Beth Baby Tee, I went with KnitPicks Heatherly Sport (affiliate link), and let me tell you—it’s a dream to work with.
This yarn is:
✔️ Super soft – Perfect for a baby’s sensitive skin.
✔️ Durable – Because let’s be real, baby clothes get washed a lot.
✔️ Available in gorgeous colors – The heathered pastel shades are timeless and beautiful.
If you’ve never tried KnitPicks Heatherly Sport (affiliate link) before, this is a great project to test it out. It’s smooth, easy to knit with, and creates a lovely fabric that holds up well to frequent washing.
A Fun Knit for All Skill Levels
If you’re new to sweater knitting, don’t be intimidated! The Beth Baby Tee knitting pattern is totally beginner-friendly.
Here’s what you’ll need to know:
- Knitting in the round
- Basic increases and decreases
- Simple eyelets (just yarn overs and knit-two-togethers!)
That’s it! The construction is straightforward, making this a fun and relaxing project, even if you don’t have much sweater-knitting experience.
Styling the Beth Baby Tee
The best part about this baby tee knitting pattern? It’s so versatile! Here are a few ways to style it:
👗 With the Baby Midi Skirt – A picture-perfect outfit for special occasions.
👖 With baby leggings or bloomers – Cozy and cute for everyday wear.
🧥 Layered over a long-sleeve onesie – Perfect for cooler weather.
Because it’s knit with KnitPicks Heatherly Sport (affiliate link), it’s lightweight but warm, making it a great layering piece for spring and fall.
Why Every Knitter Needs a Go-To Baby Tee Knitting Pattern
Having a reliable baby tee knitting pattern in your collection is a must. You never know when you’ll need a last-minute baby shower gift or just want to make something special for a little one in your life.
This pattern checks all the boxes:
✔️ Quick to knit – You can finish it in a weekend.
✔️ Adorable and stylish – Because babies deserve cute clothes too!
✔️ Practical and comfy – No fussy buttons or uncomfortable seams.
Plus, it’s such a fun knit! I love watching the fabric take shape and seeing those eyelet details pop.
Where to Get This Baby Tee Knitting Pattern
You can find the Beth Baby Tee knitting pattern right here at the bottom of this post! But if you’re looking for more adorable baby sweaters, check out my free sweater pattern collection here. There are so many great options to explore!
Happy knitting!
Materials and Info
Size: 0-3m, 3-6m (6-12m, 12m) 18m, 24m
Materials: Approximately 1, 2 (2, 2) 2, 2 balls of KnitPicks Heatherly (328yds, 100g), needle, stitch markers
Needle Size: 5(US) 3.75mm & 3(US) 3.25mm straight and dpn
Gauge (tension): 24sts & 36 rows to make 10cm square, using size 5(US) 3mm needles
Chest Measurement: 41, 44 (47, 50) 52, 54 cm
METHOD This pattern is a top-down raglan that is worked in the round with 10cm of ease. It features a v-neck and a simple eyelet stripe before the ribbing.
Baby Beth Tee Pattern
NECK
Cast on 42, 44 (46, 48) 48, 48 sts in using larger needles.
Join in the round.
SET-UP ROUND
Purl 2 (front), pm,
Purl 6 (sleeve), pm,
Purl 26, 28 (30, 32) 32, 32, pm,
Purl 6 (sleeve), pm,
Purl 2 (front)
Now begin Beth lace pattern.
RAGLAN SHAPING
Raglan shaping and neck shaping are worked AT THE SAME TIME so be sure to read both Raglan Shaping and Neck Shaping sections before continuing.
Shape raglan seams by increasing 1 st each side of each marker, a total of 8 sts increased per round.
Work each raglan round as follows:
Inc round/row – [work to 1 st before marker, m1r, k1, sm, k1, m1l] repeat across.
Work raglan increases as described above on every other round 14, 13 (14, 12) 13, 14 times then every 4th round 0, 2 (2, 4) 4, 4 times.
Work 3 rounds in stockinette st with no shaping.
NECK SHAPING
Stitches are increased at the beginning and end of each row to shape the front neck.
Start front neck shaping after working 4 rows after the set-up row:
Increase 1 sts at each end of each right side row 6, 8 (9, 10) 10, 10 times
Then increase at each end of every row 4 rows.
Join in the round
STITCH COUNT CHECK
Total stitches: 176, 188 (200, 204) 212, 220
Front/Back: 54, 58 (62, 64) 66, 68
Sleeve: 34, 36 (38, 38) 40, 42
DIVIDE FOR BODY AND SLEEVES
Work across 27, 29 (31, 32) 33, 34 front stitches, remove marker,
place 34, 36 (38, 38) 40, 42 sleeve stitches on stitch holder,
cast on 6, 4 (6, 6) 6, 6 sts, remove marker,
work across 54, 58 (62, 64) 66, 68 back stitches, remove marker,
place 42, 36 (38, 38) 42, 42 sleeve stitches on stitch holder,
cast on 6, 4 (6, 6) 6, 6 sts,
Work across remaining 27, 29 (31, 32) 33, 34 front stitches.
[120, 124 (132, 140) 144, 148 sts]
BODY
Continue in Beth Stitch Pattern for 10, 11 (13.5, 15.5) 17, 18.5cms from dividing round.
Switch to smaller needles.
Eyelet round – [yo, p2tog] around.
Work in k1p1 ribbing for 4cms.
Bind off in pattern.
SLEEVE (REPEAT FOR BOTH SLEEVES)
Using larger needles (you may need to use dpn or magic loop),
pick up and knit 4, 3, (4, 4) 4, 4 sts from underarm,
work the 34, 36 (38, 38) 40, 42 sts from stitch holder,
pick up and knit 4, 3 (4, 4) 4, 4 sts from underarm, pm.
[42, 42 (
44, 46) 48, 50 sts]
Continue Working in Beth Stitch Pattern.
Knit 1, 1 (3, 1) 1, 3 rounds.
Next round – decrease 1 stich at each side of marker.
Then decrease each side of marker after working 1, 2 (2, 4) 6, 3 rounds 2, 1 (1, 1) 1, 2 times to 48, 38 (40, 42) 44, 44 sts.
Knit to 1.5, 2 (2.5, 3) 3.5, 3.5cms from underarm.
Change to smaller needle.
Eyelet Round – [yo, p2tog] around
Work in k1p1 ribbing for 2cms.
Bind off in pattern.
NECK
With right side facing, using smaller needle (smaller size might require dpn), beginning at the back left raglan, pick up and knit:
6 sts from left sleeve,
18, 20 (22, 24) 24, 24 sts down left front,
1 sts from center front
18, 20 (22, 24) 24, 24 sts up right front,
6 sts, from right sleeve,
27, 29 (31, 33) 33, 33 sts from back.
[76, 82 (88, 94) 94, 94 sts]
Join in the round and place beginning of round marker.
Eyelet round – [yo, p2tog] around
Work in 1x rib, knitting center stitch of front.
Decrease round: work in 1×1 rib until 2 stitches before center stitch, on a round where the next stitch is a knit stitch: ssk, k1, k2tog, on a round where the next stitch is a purl stitch: p2togtbl, k1, p2tog.
Continue in 1×1 rib for 2cms, decreasing as above every other round.
Bind off in pattern.
FINISHING
Weave in all ends and block according.
Stitch Key
K – knit
P – purl
PM – place marker
SM – slip marker
STS – stitches
YO – yarn over
K2tog -knit 2 stitches together
SSK – slip, slip, knit the slipped sts together
M1R – Insert the left needle under the strand that runs between two stitches from back to front, then knit this strand
M1L – Insert the left needle under the strand that runs between two stitches from front to back, then knit this strand through the back loop
P2TOG – purl 2 stitches together
P2TOGTBL – purl 2 stitches together through back loop
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