North Bay Raglan by Jill Zielinski

North Bay Raglan

Knitting
November 2021
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in 4" in pattern, knit in the round and blocked
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
584 - 2608 yards (534 - 2385 m)
Approx 27.5 (30, 32.5, 35.25, 38.5, 43.25, 46.5, 50.5, 53, 57.5, 62.5, 65, 70)" / 69 (75, 81.5, 88, 96.5, 108, 116.5, 126.5, 132.5, 144, 156.5, 162.5, 175) cm full-chest circumference
English
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Knits and purls create a woven-like, all over texture in this top
down unisex raglan. Knit in North Bay Fiber Heritage, this woolen spun yarn beautifully showcases that clever texture! Adult sizes
are written with a cropped length — However there is the option
to add length for a more traditional silhouette. This pattern offers
a wide range of sizes including child options too!

SIZES:
Note: The first 3 sizes are designed to be child sizes 6-7 (8-10, 11-13). The remaining sizes are adult sizes. All measurements listed are finished full bust measurements.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Approx 27.5 (30, 32.5, 35.25, 38.5, 43.25, 46.5, 50.5, 53, 57.5, 62.5, 65, 70)“ / 69 (75, 81.5, 88, 96.5, 108, 116.5, 126.5, 132.5, 144, 156.5, 162.5, 175) cm full-chest circumference

Suggested Ease Range: 4–6” / 10–15cm of positive ease at the
bust. Sample shown is a size 38.5” and worn with approx 4.5”
of positive ease.

RECOMMENDED: North Bay Fiber, Heritage (100% Targhee-Polypay; 150 yd / 137 m per 50 g); 4 (6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18) skeins. Sample shown in color Sandbar.

OR: Heavy DK/light worsted weight yarn in the following amounts:
• Approx 584 (773, 839, 970, 1137, 1333, 1440, 1644, 1778, 2007, 2212, 2361, 2608) yds/ 531 (703, 763, 882, 1034, 1212, 1309, 1495, 1616, 1825, 2011, 2146, 2371)m

ADDITIONAL YARN:
Adult sizes are written for a cropped length. For a more traditional length, add 2.5” / 4cm or desired amount to the body length prior to hem ribbing. If you choose this option, you will require an additional…
- (-, -, 0, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins of yarn

or an additional - (-, -, 103, 112, 126, 135, 147, 150, 168, 182, 189, 203) yds/ - (-, -, 94, 102, 115, 123, 134, 136, 153, 165, 172,
185) m of heavy DK/light worsted weight yarn.

GAUGE:
20 sts x 26 rnds = 4” in pattern, knit in the round and blockedstrong text

NEEDLES:
Needles listed are suggested. Always take time to swatch.
Note: Depending on the size knit, a longer circular gauge needle
may be needed to accommodate yoke and body stitches.
Use the appropriate length for the size you are making.

• Gauge Needle: Size US 6 (4.0 mm) 16”, 32”, 40”, and 60”
(for sizes 46.5” / 116.5 cm and above) circular needles—or size necessary to obtain gauge
• Smaller Needle: Size US 5 (3.75 mm) 16”, 32”, 40”, and 60”
(for sizes 46.5” / 116.5 cm and above) circular
needles—or one size smaller than gauge needle

TOOLS:
Stitch markers (4), waste yarn, and tapestry needle

NOTES:
• Piece is worked both top-down and in-the-round.
• After the raglan increases are complete, the sweater is divided at the underarm. Body is completed, then the sleeves, then the neck.
• German short rows are used in the neck ribbing to shape the
collar and distinguish the front from the back of the sweater
• The sewn bind off is recommened for finishing.