Raglan Sweater with Patterned Sleeves and Plain Body Pattern

Description:

This pattern is for a stylish raglan sweater with eye-catching patterned sleeves and a simple plain body. The design creates a modern and unique look, perfect for intermediate knitters looking for a fun project.

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (UK: Aran weight yarn) in 3 different colors - Color A (main color for body), Color B and Color C (contrasting colors for sleeves)
• Knitting Needles: US 8 (UK 6, 5mm) for body, US 7 (UK 7, 4.5mm) for ribbing, US 9 (UK 5, 5.5mm) for sleeves
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Gauge:

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

Sizes:

Available in sizes S (M, L, XL) corresponding to chest measurements of 36 (40, 44, 48) inches

Pattern:

Body:

1. With Color A, cast on 100 (110, 120, 130) stitches using US 8 needles.
2. Work in stockinette stitch (knit on right side, purl on wrong side) for 10 (10, 12, 12) inches.
3. Bind off stitches.

Sleeves (make 2):

1. With Color B, cast on 40 (42, 44, 46) stitches using US 9 needles.
2. Work in pattern stitch (chart provided separately) for 18 (18, 20, 20) inches.
3. Join sleeves to body using raglan shaping. Place markers for raglan lines and decrease as follows: decrease 1 stitch before and after each marker every other row 10 (12, 14, 16) times.
4. Continue until sleeve length matches body length.
5. Bind off stitches.

Finishing:

• Weave in all ends using tapestry needle.
• Block sweater to measurements.

Enjoy your new raglan sweater with a unique twist!