This raglan sweater combines classic black with a pop of vibrant orange for a stylish and eye-catching look. It features a seamless top-down construction, making it a fun and satisfying project for intermediate knitters.
Materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in black (500g) and orange (100g)
- Needles: US 8 / UK 6 / 5mm circular needles
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
Gauge:
18 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Sizing:
This pattern is written for sizes S (M, L, XL) with chest measurements of 36 (40, 44, 48) inches.
Pattern:
- Using black yarn, cast on 80 (88, 96, 104) stitches. Join in the round, being careful not to twist.
- Work in 2x2 ribbing (k2, p2) for 2 inches.
- Switch to stockinette stitch and continue until the piece measures 10 (11, 12, 13) inches from the cast-on edge.
- Place markers for raglan increases: 20 (22, 24, 26) stitches for each sleeve, 20 (22, 24, 26) stitches for front, and 20 (22, 24, 26) stitches for back.
- For raglan increases, knit to 1 stitch before marker, kfb, knit to next marker, kfb; repeat for each section. Knit 1 round even.
- Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until there are 60 (66, 72, 78) stitches for each sleeve, and 100 (110, 120, 130) stitches for body.
- Place sleeve stitches on holder or waste yarn. Join sleeves and body to work in the round.
- Switch to orange yarn and knit 1 round.
- Continue in stockinette stitch with orange yarn until the sweater measures 16 (17, 18, 19) inches from underarm.
- Work 2 inches of 2x2 ribbing with orange yarn. Bind off loosely.
- Weave in ends and block the sweater to measurements.
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