Refined Raglan Knitting Pattern Download

Description

The designer finds beauty in the details. The eyelet stitch pattern that follows the raglan line in her simple pullover is a good example of how effective a single decorative element can be on an otherwise unembellished sweater. She based the proportions of her funnel-neck sweater on Elizabeth Zimmermann’s percentage system – see Elizabeth Zimmermann’s Knitting Workshop (Schoolhouse Press, 1981). The yarn, a plush alpaca blend, shows off the clean lines of the pullover and highlights the wavy lines in the stitch pattern.

Finished Size: 33 ¼ (37 ¼, 41 ¼, 45 ¼, 49 ¼)” bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 37 ¼”.
Yarn: Plymouth Suri Merino (55% suri alpaca, 45% merino; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): #2037 pumpkin, 9 (10, 11, 13, 15) balls.
Yarn weight: #4 – Medium
Gauge: 20 sts and 25 rnds = 4″ in St st on larger needle.
Needles: Edging—size 5 (3.75 mm): 16″ and 24″ circulars (cir), set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Body and sleeves—size 7 (4.5 mm): 16″ and 24″ circulars and set of 5 dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Size F/6 (4 mm) crochet hook; waste yarn; tapestry needle; markers (m); stitch holders.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Winter 2006