Mock Neck Striped Feminine Sweater

Create a stylish and cozy mock neck sweater with a feminine touch! This pattern features raglan shoulders for a flattering fit and eye-catching stripes for a modern look.

Materials:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in two contrasting colors
  - Color A: 400g (approx. 800 yards)
  - Color B: 300g (approx. 600 yards)
• Knitting Needles: US 8 (5.0 mm) / UK 6 / Metric 5.0 mm and US 6 (4.0 mm) / UK 8 / Metric 4.0 mm circular needles
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Scissors

Gauge:

20 stitches x 26 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch using larger needles

Pattern:

1. Using Color A and larger needles, cast on 100 stitches. Join in the round, being careful not to twist. Place marker for beginning of round.
2. Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 2 inches.
3. Switch to smaller needles and begin stockinette stitch, knitting every round, until piece measures 10 inches from cast on edge.
4. Place markers for raglan shaping: 10 stitches for sleeves, 40 stitches for front, 10 stitches for sleeves, 40 stitches for back.
5. Raglan Shaping:
   • Decrease Round: *K to 2 stitches before marker, K2tog, K1, slip marker, K1, SSK; repeat from * for all markers.
   • Knit 1 round even.
   • Repeat these 2 rounds until 8 stitches remain between markers.
6. Continue working body in stockinette stitch until it measures 14 inches from cast on edge.
7. Switch to Color B and work 4 rows.
8. Switch back to Color A and work 4 rows.
9. Repeat these color stripes until body measures 18 inches from cast on edge.
10. Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 2 inches.
11. Bind off all stitches loosely.
12. Weave in ends and block the sweater to measurements.