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We purposefully created this raglan pullover as a friendly introduction to garment knitting. Knitting that first sweater can feel intimidating, but this design will walk you through each step with helpful tips and tutorials along the way.

This approachable sweater is worked in the round, with no seams or assembly required. And even better, its top-down construction means you can try it on as you go to ensure it fits just right. The downloadable companion offers even more options to enrich your sweater shape, like a slimmer sleeve and body shaping to suit your preferred style. Mix and match design elements and find your stride in sweater knitting.

Here is a video walkthrough guide to support you in knitting the First Raglan Sweater!

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This pattern is part of our BT by Brooklyn Tweed pattern line; a collection of skill-accessible knitting patterns written in a concise, visually appealing way. Each pattern offers a beginner-friendly entry point into the larger world of Brooklyn Tweed yarns and patterns. Projects you make from BT by Brooklyn Tweed will be straightforward to knit and fun to wear!

Construction

• This pullover is worked from the top down. Knitting begins with the ribbed neckband, followed by a set of short rows worked flat across the back neck to improve neckline fit. The raglan shoulder shaping begins during the short rows and continues throughout the yoke (the upper body). After completion of the yoke, stitches are separated for body and sleeves; each section is worked circularly.

Finished Dimensions

Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10, 11)

• 35½ (39½, 43½, 47½) (51½, 55½, 59½) (63½, 67½, 71½, 75½) inches [90 (100.5, 110.5, 120.5) (131, 141, 151) (161.5, 171.5, 181.5, 192) cm] circumference at chest
• To fit approximate chest sizes: 30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44) (46-48, 50-52, 54-56) (58-60, 62-64, 66-68, 70-72) inches [76-81.5 (86.5-91.5, 96.5-101.5, 106.5-112) (117-122, 127-132, 137-142) (147.5-152.5, 157.5-162.5, 167.5-172.5, 178-183) cm]
• Sample in color Baseline Overtone is size 2 with straight body and bloused sleeves, modeled with 8”/20.5 cm positive ease
• Striped sample in colors Vacay Overtone and Baseline Undertone is size 3 with straight body and tapered sleeves, modeled with 15½“/39.5 cm positive ease
• Sample in color Hollyhock Undertone is size 2 with straight body and bloused sleeves, modeled with 8”/20 cm of ease
• Sample in color Wallflower Overtone is size 2 with straight body and bloused sleeves, modeled with 8”/20.5 cm positive ease
• Striped sample in colors Goldfinch Overtone and Goldfinch Undertone is size 2 with shaped body and tapered sleeves, shown with 8”/20 cm of ease
• Sample in color Stonewash Overtone is size 2 with straight body and bloused sleeves
• Sample in color Zest Overtone is size 2 with straight body and bloused sleeves

Need help picking a size? See our resource page on Selecting a Sweater Size

Yarn

Brooklyn Tweed Tones – 100% American Columbia Wool (140 yards/128 meters per 50 grams)

• 7 (8, 8, 9) (10, 10, 11) (12, 13, 14, 14) skeins
• Photographed in colors Baseline Overtone, Wallflower Overtone, Stonewash Overtone, Zest Overtone, Vacay Overtone/Baseline Undertone, Hollyhock Undertone, and Goldfinch Overtone/Goldfinch Undertone

Yardage

• Approximately 930 (995, 1110, 1210) (1315, 1380, 1515) (1625, 1740, 1855, 1945) yards [850 (910, 1015, 1106) (1202, 1262, 1385) (1486, 1591, 1696, 1779) meters] for project
• Note: Yardage listed is the estimated maximum amount needed per size for the core pattern garment variation with a straight torso and bloused sleeves. Exact yardage may vary according to chosen shape and/or color variations.

Gauge

• 20 stitches & 28 rounds per 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking

Needles

16”/40 cm and 32”/80 cm circular needles (for Main Fabric)
* Suggested size US 7 (4.5 mm)

16”/40 cm and 32”/80 cm circular needles (for Ribbing)

• 2-3 sizes smaller than main needle
• Suggested size US 5 (3.75 mm)

Double pointed needles (DPNs)

• for all sizes: in same size as ribbing needle
• for sizes 1 & 2 only: also in same size as main needle

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:

Selecting a Sweater Size
Casting On
Video — 1x1 Rib Cabled Cast On
Video — German Short Rows
Blocking Your Finished Garment
Knitwear Care

Skill Level
2 out of 5: Adventurous Beginner