Briar & Bramble is a top down raglan featuring an easy and addictive allover texture pattern, a classic, comfortable fit and the option to add subtle embroidery details at the back neck, shoulders and sleeve cuffs. This pattern is designed to be a wardrobe staple that is approachable for the adventurous beginner while still being engaging for advanced knitters.
The pattern is size inclusive for busts from 28-64”. Tutorials are included for the stitch pattern and embroidery. The pattern does not include explicit directions for the embroidery, as I want to encourage you to create your own unique design. Please check out the testers versions for some incredible and inspiring ideas!
The sample pictured was knit in Green Mountain Spinnery’s Mewesic, a lovely, rustic DK weight wool with a springy texture and beautiful stitch definition.
This pattern has been tested and tech edited.
Thank you so much to the wonderful testers for helping to bring this pattern to life! As well as to my fabulous test runner/all-around superstar Betsy Ioannou for making so much of this possible. And to the awesome Meaghan Schmaltz for her tech editing wizardry!

MATERIALS
Yarn:
Green Mountain Spinnery
Mewesic (100% Fine American Wool)
180 yards 165 meters /58 grams
DK Weight
Sample knit in color Mean Mr Mustard

Needles:
Note that needle sizes are suggested only. You may need to use a different size to achieve gauge.

Ribbing: US 4 3.5 mm
Main: US 6 4 mm

Notions: Stitch markers, including unique BOR marker, scrap yarn or stitch holders, cable needle, tapestry needle, row counter (optional)

GAUGE
22 sts and 33 rounds = 4” 10 cm in Staggared Bamboo stitch pattern on main needles after blocking

Note- You should always knit your swatch the same way that the pattern is knit—in this case, in the round. Block your swatch as you will your finished garment and allow it to dry fully before measuring.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) {7, 8, 9}
Recommended ease: 0-4” 0-10 cm of positive ease at the bust and 1-2” 2.5-5 cm of positive ease at the sleeve. See schematic on page 7 for full fit details.

Sweater shown is size 2 on a 36” 91.5 cm bust with 0” 0 cm of ease.

Finished bust circumference: 32 (35.75, 40, 44.5, 48, 52.5) {56, 60.5, 64}“ 81.5 (91, 101.5, 113, 122, 133.5) {142, 153.5, 162.5} cm

Yardage: Please note that yardage is estimated, and can vary between knitters. In testing, the yardage used was varied between knitters, likely influenced by the tightness or looseness of the yarnovers in the Staggered Bamboo stitch pattern. The estimated yardage provided covers the greatest amount used in testing.

MC: 1060 (1177, 1319, 1460, 1589, 1731) {1848, 2001, 2119} yards
969 (1076, 1205, 1334, 1453, 1582) {1689, 1829, 1937} meters
Skeins 6 (7, 8, 9, 9, 10) {11, 12, 12)