The Spring Stripes Raglan

This pattern began with a trip to my local Michael’s craft store. I love that place. The sounds, the smells, the colours… It all just makes me so happy.
Anyhow, I was browsing the aisles one day last spring when I saw a display of Caron Cotton Cakes. I instantly fell in love with this yarn! The feeling must have been mutual because 6 balls jumped right into my cart and begged me to take them home! I promised them I would take care of them and turn them into something beautiful. I finally got the chance to fulfill that promise.
I’ve been wanting to write a top down raglan pattern for a while now. I love patterns that are easily customizable. This one can be made in any length you please and has options for short sleeves or long sleeves. I love the way mine looks with the self striping yarn, but it also looks fabulous in a solid colour!

Finished Sizes:
Instructions given to fit size X-small; changes for small, medium, large, X-large, 2X-large, 3X-large, 4X-large and 5X-large are in ()
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Finished Bust: 34” (36”, 38”, 40”, 44”, 48”, 52”, 56”, 60”)
Finished Length: Customizable. Length on model shown is 26”.

Materials:
I used Caron Cotton Cakes, which is 60% Cotton/40% Acrylic, #4 Worsted weight yarn.
Any yarn of similar weight would work.
Approximately 700 (850, 1000, 1250, 1400, 1500, 1650, 1800) yds.
I/5.5mm Hook
Stitch Markers
Yarn Needle
Scissors

This pattern has been tested by a number of experienced crocheters and I have provided many pictures within the pattern to help you along the way. If you run into trouble you are free to message me for help.