STRIPES RAGLAN SWEATER FOR CHUNKY BENJI
This little strip-y sweater was designed to fit my Chunky Benji crochet pattern. The sweater is worked top down with raglan increases. The body is worked back and forth for a few rounds and then closed to be worked in the round. When the yoke shaping is complete, the sleeve stitches are placed on hold and the underarm stitches are cast on. Then the body stripes worked down to the ribbing with shaping increases. Sleeve stitches are then picked up again to be worked top down in the round to the end. The result is a fine boxy raglan to keep our Chunky Bear warm and happy. Find Chunky Benji pattern HERE.

SIZE
One size sweater to fit my Chunky Benji pattern.
Back length from CO to BO - 16.5 cm / 6.5 inch
Finished sweater circumference: Aproxx 40 cm / 15.75 inch - measured on the widest point.

YARN
You will need a fingering weight yatn
Sample shown in Arwetta Classic by Filcolana (50 g = 210 m / 230 yards)
Main col 973 Nougat &102 Black for Contrast col. You will need approx 30 gr’ from the main col (about 130 metters). and approx 15 gr’ (about 70 metters) of the contrast col.

NEEDLES
3 mm - 16 inch (40 cm) Circular needles or use longer circular needles for the magic loop method.
Same size DPN’s for sleeves or use the magic lp method.

GAUGE
28 sts & 39 rows = 4x4 inches (10x10 cm)
Measured over Stockinette stitch after blocking.
Please take the time to knit and block a sample swatch, use needles to obtain gauge.

NOTIONS
Stitch holders or waste yarn, stitch markers, tapestry needle and blocking tools.

Happy knitting
Mo