Ikat Raglan Sweater Knitting Pattern

Create a stylish and cozy Ikat Raglan Sweater with this easy-to-follow knitting pattern. The unique Ikat design will make this sweater a standout piece in your wardrobe.

Materials:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (UK: Aran, Metric: 10 ply) in two contrasting colors - Color A (Main Color) and Color B (Contrast Color)
• Knitting Needles: US 8 (UK 6, Metric 5mm) and US 9 (UK 5, Metric 5.5mm) circular needles
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers

Gauge:

18 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch on US 8 needles

Sizes:

This pattern is written for sizes S (M, L, XL). Sample is shown in size M with a finished chest circumference of 40 inches.

Instructions:

1. Using Color A and US 8 needles, cast on 100 (110, 120, 130) stitches. Join in the round, being careful not to twist.
2. Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 2 inches.
3. Switch to Color B and knit every round for 4 inches.
4. Join Color A and begin raglan increases:

Round 1: K1, M1R, knit to last stitch, M1L, K1

5. Continue raglan increases every other round until you have X (X, X, X) stitches between the markers for the underarms.
6. Remove markers for sleeves and knit across the front and back stitches.
7. Place markers for front and back sections.
8. Continue working in stockinette stitch until the body measures 15 (16, 17, 18) inches from the cast on edge.
9. Separate the sleeves:

Next round: K X (X, X, X) sleeve stitches, place the next X (X, X, X) stitches on hold for sleeve, cast on 8 (8, 10, 10) underarm stitches, knit across the back, place the next X (X, X, X) stitches on hold for sleeve, cast on 8 (8, 10, 10) underarm stitches, knit across the front.

10. Join to work in the round and continue knitting the body.
11. Work in stockinette stitch until the body measures 20 (21, 22, 23) inches from the cast on edge.
12. Switch to Color B and knit every round for 4 inches.
13. Switch back to Color A and work in K2, P2 ribbing for 2 inches.
14. Bind off all stitches loosely in pattern.
15. Weave in ends and block the sweater to measurements.

Your Ikat Raglan Sweater is now ready to wear and showcase your knitting skills!

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