Raglan Sleeve Sweater Pattern
This pattern creates a classic raglan sleeve sweater, perfect for cozy winter days. Follow the instructions below to create your own beautiful sweater.
Materials
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (UK - Aran, Metric - 10 ply)
- Needles: US 8 (UK 6, Metric 5mm) circular needles and double-pointed needles
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
Gauge
18 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Pattern
Body
- Using circular needles, cast on the desired number of stitches for your size.
- Join in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.
- Knit in stockinette stitch until the piece measures the desired length from the underarm.
Raglan Shaping
Place markers to divide for raglan shaping: Front, Back, Sleeve, Sleeve.
- Decrease round: *Knit until 2 stitches before marker, knit 2 together, slip marker, knit 1, slip marker, ssk; repeat from * for all markers.
- Knit 1 round even.
- Repeat these two rounds until desired raglan length is achieved.
Sleeves
- Transfer sleeve stitches to double-pointed needles.
- Knit in the round until sleeve measures the desired length.
- Bind off stitches.
- Repeat for second sleeve.
Neckline
- Pick up stitches around the neckline.
- Knit in the round in a ribbing pattern for desired length.
- Bind off stitches.
Finishing
- Weave in all ends using a tapestry needle.
- Block the sweater to shape, following yarn care instructions.
- Your raglan sleeve sweater is now ready to wear and enjoy!