Learn how to knit a basic top-down raglan sweater seamlessly. Starting with a child’s sweater allows you to learn all of the techniques on a small scale that can then be transferred to the adult version.
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 child’s sweater.
An adult version is also available as well as a step-by-step video workshop that includes both sweater versions.

SIZES
Approximate Age: 6 mts (12 mts, 18 mts, 2 yrs, 4 yrs, 6 yrs, 8 yrs, 10 yrs)
To Fit Actual Chest Circumference up to: 19 (20.25, 21.25, 23, 25.25, 27, 29.25, 31)” / 48.5 (51.5, 54, 58.5, 64, 68.5, 74.5, 78.5) cm
1-3” / 2.5 – 7.5 cm of positive ease recommended

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished Chest Circumference: 20 (21.25, 22.25, 24, 26.25, 28, 30.25, 32)” / 51 (54, 56.5, 61, 66.5, 71, 77, 81.5) cm
Size 20” / 51 cm modelled with 2”/ 5 cm positive ease on a 9 month child.
Length from Neck: 11.5 (12.25, 12.75, 14, 15.25, 17, 19.25, 21.75)” / 29 (31, 32.5, 35.5, 38.5, 43, 49, 55) cm

YARN
De Rerum Natura ‘Gilliatt’ (100% Wool; 273 yds / 250 m per 3.52 oz / 100 g); colour: Poivre Blanc (310801); 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4) skeins
Approximate Yardage: 280 (326, 358, 409, 500, 605, 705, 828) yds / 256 (299, 328, 375, 457, 554, 646, 758) m

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US size 6 / 4 mm for Garter Stitch & US size 7 / 4.5 mm for St St circular needles, in length required for body size
For Neck & Sleeve:
US size 6 / 4 mm for Garter Stitch & US size 7 / 4.5 mm for St St circular needles, 32” / 80 cm long for magic loop
or
US size 6 / 4 mm for Garter Stitch & US size 7 / 4.5 mm for St St dpns
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