UPDATED 18TH FEBRUARY 2023

A cosy classic raglan sweater, worked from the top down with a folded collar, simple textured pattern and fitted sleeves. All worked in the round with no seaming, finished with half twisted rib. The pattern features tapered sleeves, but there is an option for balloon styles sleeves too, to suit your tastes! There are also German Short Rows to shape the neckline, with a description on how to do them.

Pattern support and additional graded sizes can be requested, just message me!

Recommended for an intermediate level knitter or adventurous beginner, it’s important to keep an eye on the waffle stitch pattern.

It is important gauge is met, or your sweater may end up too small (or large).

MATERIALS
• Aran/worsted weight yarn e.g., WAK Petite Wool 140m per 100g ball.
• 6mm (US10) circular needles - 80cm (32”) for body/sleeves with magic loop (or DPN’s if preferred)
• 5.5mm (US9) circular needles - 80cm (32”) for neck/body ribbing with magic loop (or DPN’s if preferred)
• 9 stitch markers (one of which should be different to indicate the beginning of the round)
• Scrap yarn for holding sleeve stitches (1 metre in total, cut into two)
• Tapestry needle, for sewing in ends and slipping live stitches on hold
• If preferred, 5mm flat elastic (for a folded collar) to sew through the top of the neck band rib to keep the neckband in shape

GAUGE
WAFFLE-STITCH
12 STS X 16 ROWS = 4” X 4” OR 10CM X 10CM

ROUND:
R1: Knit all stitches
R2: K1, P2 repeat between the asterisks until the end of the round
R3: K1, P2 repeat between the asterisks until the end of the round
R4: Knit all stitches

FLAT - RIGHT SIDE (RS) & WRONG SIDE (WS)
Row 1: (WS) Purl all stitches
Row 2: (RS) K1, P2 repeat between the asterisks until the end of the row
Row 3: (WS) Work the stitches as they present themselves
Row 4: (RS) Purl all stitches

SIZES
Listed below are the finished bust measurements. If you measure in-between sizes, decide how much positive ease you wish to have, based on the recommended amount of positive ease of 5 – 15cm (2 - 6”).

FINISHED CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE
Shown as A, B, C, D, E, (F, G, H, I, J)
85-90, 90-95, 95-100, 100-105, 105-110, (110-115, 115-120, 120-125, 125-130, 130-135)cm

36, 38, 40, 42, 44, (46, 48, 50, 52, 54) inches

602, 650, 675, 700, 748, (773, 798, 847, 872, 908) metres