Raglan Troyer with Zipper in Brioche Pattern

Description:

Create a cozy and stylish raglan troyer (mock neck sweater) with a zipper detail using brioche stitch. This pattern is perfect for advanced knitters looking for a challenge.

Materials:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (UK: Aran, Metric: 10 ply) - 800-1000 yards
• Needles: US 8 (UK 6, Metric 5mm) and US 6 (UK 8, Metric 4mm) circular needles
• Zipper: 9-inch separating zipper
• Tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors

Gauge:

22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in brioche stitch pattern with larger needles

Size:

Pattern is written for sizes XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL) to fit bust 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54) inches

Instructions:

1. Using larger needles, cast on 150 (170, 190, 210, 230, 250, 270) stitches.
2. Begin brioche stitch pattern: Row 1: *Brp1, sl1yo; rep from * to end. Row 2: *Sl1yo, brp1; rep from * to end. Repeat these 2 rows for brioche stitch.
3. Continue in brioche stitch until piece measures 2 inches.
4. Switch to smaller needles and stockinette stitch. Work raglan increases as follows:
5. Next row (RS): K1, m1r, k until 1 st before marker, m1l, k1; repeat for each section (4 raglan increases)
6. Continue in stockinette stitch, working raglan increases every other row 10 (12, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25) times.
7. Separate for sleeves: Transfer sleeve stitches to waste yarn or stitch holder.
8. Continue working body in stockinette stitch until desired length.
9. Join sleeves and body to work in the round. Work in stockinette stitch for 2 inches.
10. Work ribbing for collar: *K1, p1; rep from * for 1 inch.
11. Bind off stitches in pattern. Sew zipper onto front of sweater.
12. Weave in all ends and block garment to measurements.

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