Here’s a step-by-step video tutorial + free pattern PDF showing you exactly how to knit a simple top-down raglan sweater. This easy pullover sweater is a project for the beginner knitter and fun for the more advanced knitter. The chunky yarn and larger needles make this quick and fun so you can cozy up in this oversized knit sweater in no time. Feel free to change up the colors or use this as a foundational design to build something more unique off of. If you’ve always wanted to knit a sweater, now is the time! Click the link in the video description to download the free PDF.

Size Guide + Finished Measurements
Sizes written in 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) with a finished bust size of 37 (40, 43, 46.5, 49.5, 53, 56, 59) in/93.5 (101.5, 109.5, 118, 126, 134, 142, 150.5) cm. The sweater is intended to have about 6-10 in/15-25.5 cm of positive ease so pick a size that will provide the intended ease or adjust to your desired ease. For example, if you have a 36 in/91.5 cm bust, a size 3 would be ideal for about 7 in/18 cm of ease. Feel free to adjust body length and armhole depth as desired.

Yarn
Approximately 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) skeins of Lion Brand Re-Spun Thick + Quick (223 yds/204 m per 12oz/340g skein) or another super bulky weight yarn that meets gauge. Color shown is Pumice Stone.

Needles
9mm (US13) in the following lengths:
16 in/40 cm or DPNs (for sleeves)
24 in/60 cm (for neckband and yoke)
36 in/80 cm (for yoke and body)
Or knitting needles needed to obtain correct gauge.

Notions
4 stitch markers (1 different color to denote beginning of round)
Waste yarn to hold sleeves
Tapestry needle to weave in ends
Scissors
Tape measure