Learn how to knit a basic top-down raglan sweater seamlessly. This pattern is designed as a first sweater if you want to learn how to knit a raglan from the top down. Stitches are kept simple so you can focus on the techniques.
If you are an experienced knitter, this is a great template for a fast, basic sweater.
A child’s version is also available as well as a step-by-step video workshop that includes both sweater versions.

SIZES
To Fit Actual Bust Circumference up to: 30 (33.25, 36, 38.5, 41.25, 44.25, 47, 50, 52.75, 55.5)” / 76 (84.5, 91.5, 98, 105, 112.5, 119.5, 127, 134, 141) cm
1-3” / 2.5 – 7.5 cm of positive ease recommended

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished Bust Circumference: 31 (34.25, 37, 39.5, 42.25, 45.25, 48, 51, 53.75, 56.5)” / 78.5 (87, 94, 100.5, 107.5, 115, 122, 129.5, 136.5, 143.5) cm
Size 37” / 94 cm modelled with 1”/ 2.5 cm positive ease.
Length from Neck: 22.75 (23.25, 23.5, 23.75, 24, 24.25, 24.75, 25, 25.5, 26.25)” / 58 (59, 59.5, 60.5, 61, 61.5, 63, 63.5, 65, 66.5) cm

YARN
De Rerum Natura ‘Gilliatt’ (100% Wool; 273 yds / 250 m per 3.52 oz / 100 g); colour: Bois De Rose (340904); 4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins
Approximate Yardage: 888 (962, 1030, 1072, 1126, 1196, 1268, 1353, 1440, 1523) yds / 814 (880, 944, 982, 1032, 1095, 1161, 1239, 1320, 1395) m

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US size 6 / 4 mm for Garter Stitch & US size 7 / 4.5 mm for St St circular needles, 20” / 50 cm long for neck
US size 7 / 4.5 mm circular needles, 32”/ 80 cm long (or longer for larger sizes) for St St
US size 6 / 4 mm circular needles, 32”/ 80 cm long (or longer for larger sizes) for Garter Stitch edging
US size 6 / 4 mm for Garter Stitch & US size 7 / 4.5 mm for St St dpns if magic loop not being used for sleeves
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter’s gauge is unique.
Tapestry needle, 5 stitch markers, waste yarn.

GAUGE
18 sts and 26 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in St St with larger needle
18 sts and 33 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Garter Stitch with smaller needle