The Everyday Raglan Pattern
Sizing Information:
- Finished Measurements: 33 (35, 40, 44, 48, 51, 55) inches and 84 (89, 102, 112, 122, 130, 140) cm bust circumference
- 3” of positive ease in the bust and 2” of positive ease in the sleeves
- Model wears a size Small (35″ bust circumference)
Yarn & Gauge:
- 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins of Cascade Yarns Ecological Wool (478 yds/437m per 250g/8.82 oz skein) in color Ecru
- Gauge 16sts/24 rows = 4”/10cm in stockinette stitch in the round
Needles & Notions:
- US 10 (6mm) 32”/80cm circular needle
- Set of US 10 (6mm) double-pointed needles
- US 8 (5mm) 32”/80cm circular needle (optional but recommended for ribbing)
- Set of US 8 (5mm) double-pointed needles (optional but recommended for ribbing)
- 6 stitch markers
- Scrap yarn
- Tapestry needle
Cozy Raglan Sweater Knitting Pattern
Materials:
- Yarn: 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins of Cascade Yarns Ecological Wool (478 yds/437m per 250g/8.82 oz skein) in color Ecru
- Needles:
- US 10 (6mm) 32”/80cm circular needle
- Set of US 10 (6mm) double-pointed needles
- US 8 (5mm) 32”/80cm circular needle (optional but recommended for ribbing)
- Set of US 8 (5mm) double-pointed needles (optional but recommended for ribbing)
- Notions: 6 stitch markers, scrap yarn, tapestry needle
Gauge: 16sts/24 rows = 4”/10cm in stockinette stitch in the round
Sizing: Finished Measurements: 33 (35, 40, 44, 48, 51, 55) inches and 84 (89, 102, 112, 122, 130, 140) cm bust circumference 3” of positive ease in the bust and 2” of positive ease in the sleeves (Model wears a size Small with a 35″ bust circumference)
Instructions:
Body:
- Using US 10 (6mm) circular needle, cast on stitches according to your desired size.
- Work in stockinette stitch in the round until the piece measures approximately [desired length] from the cast-on edge. Place markers for raglan shaping if desired.
- For raglan shaping, decrease as follows:
- [K2, k2tog, knit until 4 stitches remain before marker, ssk, k2] for raglan decreases. Repeat for all markers.
- Continue until the desired length for the body is reached.
Sleeves (Make 2):
- Using US 10 (6mm) double-pointed needles, cast on stitches according to your desired size.
- Work in stockinette stitch in the round until the sleeve measures approximately [desired length] from the cast-on edge.
- For raglan shaping, decrease as follows:
- [K2, k2tog, knit until 4 stitches remain before marker, ssk, k2] for raglan decreases. Repeat for all markers.
- Continue until the desired length for the sleeves is reached.
Ribbing (Optional):
- Switch to US 8 (5mm) needles if desired for ribbing.
- Work [desired number of rounds] of ribbing (k1, p1) for cuffs and bottom edge of the sweater, if preferred.
Finishing:
- Bind off all stitches and weave in ends.
- Seam sleeves to the body using mattress stitch or preferred seaming method.
- Block the sweater to the desired measurements.
Notes:
- Adjust the length of the body and sleeves according to personal preference.
- Customize the ribbing or omit it entirely for a different look.
- Feel free to add decorative stitches or patterns to personalize your cozy raglan sweater.
Enjoy knitting your Cozy Raglan Sweater!
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