Some skeins are just too special to sit in the stash forever. I picked up a gorgeous one at WoolstockEast and knew it needed the perfect canvas—a simple, comfy sweater with just the right details to let it shine.

This design is all about effortless wearability. It’s roomy enough to layer but stylish enough to stand on its own. The raglan construction has a little twist to keep things interesting, while the textured stripes create the perfect contrast for that standout skein. Dropped sleeves extend the yoke, bringing that pop of colour even further down. And the best part? A clean, simple cast-off at the hem that lets the fabric drape beautifully over jeans, dresses, and everything in between.
Grab your needles and that special skein—you’ll have a new favourite sweater in no time!

Sizes
S (M, L, XL) (2X,3X,4X)
This sweater is meant to have a positive ease of 10 to 18 inches.
Finished measurements when blocked to gauge:
Chest: 47(50,54,56.5) (61,63.5,68)”
Sleeve at dropped yoke: 12.5(13.5, 15, 16) (16, 17.25,18.25)”
Yoke length: 10(11, 12, 13) (14, 15, 16)”

Needles US 8 /5.0 mm and US 10 / 6 mm circular needles

Gauge 14 stitches and 22 rows for 4 inches on larger
needles in stockinette blocked

Notions - Stitch markers (3) for between sleeve and body, 1 BOR marker, scissors, darning needle

Yarn
DK weight (Sample shown in Cascade Eco Merino DK 100g/233m)
Cropped version: MC 2(2,2,3) (3,4,4) skeins
Long version: MC 3(3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 5) skeins
Both long and cropped length: CC=1 skein DK or 1 skein of fingering weight yarn held double for all sizes