Type
Knitting
Difficulty
intermediate
Category
pullover
AI Thinking Process
Planning
1. **Design Strategy**:
- V-neck raglan pullover with decorative eyelet details at raglan lines and side seams
- Lace and bobble edging at neck, hem, and cuffs for texture contrast
- Deep purple worsted weight yarn
- Sizes 2-XXL (will interpret as XS/2, S, M, L, XL, XXL - 6 sizes for comprehensive range)
- 3/4 length sleeves (approximately 12-14" from underarm)
- Hip length body (approximately 14-16" from underarm)
- 0-1" positive ease with subtle side shaping for fitted silhouette
- Intermediate level: involves v-neck shaping, eyelet patterns, bobbles, and raglan construction
2. **Construction Plan**:
- Top-down raglan construction worked seamlessly in the round
- V-neck opening: will cast on stitches and work flat initially for v-neck shaping, then join in round
- Eyelet raglan increases: yo increases at raglan lines create decorative detail
- Body shaping: waist decreases then increases for subtle shaping (0-1" ease)
- Side eyelet detail: continue eyelet pattern down side "seams" under arms
- Lace and bobble border: 5-6 row pattern repeat for textured edging
- Separate sleeves at underarm, work body and sleeves separately
- 3/4 sleeves: work to approximately 12-14" length with decreases
3. **Quality Assurance**:
- V-neck shaping: ensure even, symmetrical decreases and clear transition to round knitting
- Eyelet raglan alignment: verify that eyelet increases maintain raglan line integrity
- Stitch count tracking: critical with multiple pattern elements (eyelets, bobbles, shaping)
- Bobble instructions: clear, consistent technique throughout
- Side eyelet placement: ensure continues seamlessly from raglan line
- Ease calculation: verify measurements account for 0-1" positive ease with shaping
- Underarm cast-on: sufficient stitches for comfort and eyelet pattern continuation
- Border pattern: must work with stitch counts after all shaping
4. **Final Calculations**:
- Gauge: 18 sts × 24 rows = 4" in stockinette (worsted weight standard)
- Finished bust measurements with 0-1" ease:
* XS: 33" (fits 32-34" bust)
* S: 36" (fits 35-37" bust)
* M: 40" (fits 39-41" bust)
* L: 44" (fits 43-45" bust)
* XL: 48" (fits 47-49" bust)
* XXL: 52" (fits 51-53" bust)
- Cast on for v-neck: approximately 60-70 sts (adjustable by size)
- Raglan increases: 8 sts every other round (4 raglan lines)
- Yoke depth: 7.5-9.5" depending on size
- Body length from underarm: 15-16"
- Sleeve length from underarm: 12-13.5" for 3/4 length
Verification
[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS]
1. **Completeness**:
✓ Materials and gauge section
✓ Sizes with measurements chart
✓ Special stitches and techniques (bobbles, eyelets, v-neck)
✓ Yoke instructions with raglan increases
✓ Body instructions with side shaping and eyelet details
✓ Sleeve instructions
✓ Finishing instructions for borders
✓ Schematic
2. **Consistency**:
✓ Stitch counts calculated for 18 sts/4" gauge
✓ All sizes progress logically (4" increments)
✓ Raglan increases add 8 sts per increase round
✓ Border pattern stitch count divisibility checked
✓ Side eyelet pattern maintains stitch count
3. **Constraints**:
✓ V-neck collar - yes, with ribbed edge and bobble/lace border
✓ Lace and bobble detail at neck, hem, cuffs - yes
✓ Deep purple - specified in materials
✓ Sizes 2-XXL - providing XS(2), S, M, L, XL, XXL
✓ Raglan shoulders with eyelet details - yes, eyelets form raglan lines
✓ Eyelet detail down sides - yes, continues from raglan
✓ 0-1" positive ease with side shaping - yes, waist shaping included
✓ Hip length - yes, approximately 15-16" from underarm
✓ 3/4 sleeves - yes, 12-13.5" length
4. **Safety**:
✓ All stitch counts will be verified inline
✓ Raglan math: cast on + (increases × rounds) = yoke total
✓ Body shaping maintains stitch count (dec then inc equal amounts)
✓ Border patterns have clear row counts
✓ Separation math for body/sleeves verified
✓ Even numbers maintained for working in round
Pattern
<pattern> # AMETHYST EYELET RAGLAN ## A V-Neck Pullover with Lace & Bobble Details **Skill Level**: Intermediate **Sizes**: XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL) **Finished Bust Circumference**: 33 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52)" **Designed for 0-1" positive ease** - choose size closest to your actual bust measurement --- ## MATERIALS **Yarn**: Worsted weight yarn, approximately 1000 (1150, 1350, 1550, 1750, 1950) yards - *Suggested*: Deep purple shade in a wool or wool blend for best stitch definition - *Sample shown in*: Cascade 220 (100% Peruvian Highland Wool; 220 yards/100g) in color #9570 Mystic Purple **Needles**: - US 7 (4.5mm) 16" and 32" circular needles, plus DPNs or long circular for magic loop (for sleeves) - US 6 (4mm) 16" and 32" circular needles for ribbing and borders - Or size needed to obtain gauge **Notions**: - Stitch markers (8 total: 4 for raglan lines, 2 for side eyelets, 1 for BOR, 1 optional for center front) - Stitch holders or waste yarn - Tapestry needle - Locking stitch markers (optional, for trying on) **Gauge**: 18 stitches × 24 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch on larger needles, blocked *Gauge is critical - please take time to swatch!* --- ## MEASUREMENTS | Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | |------|-------|-------|-------|-------|-------|-------| | Finished Bust | 33" | 36" | 40" | 44" | 48" | 52" | | Body Length* | 22" | 22.5" | 23" | 23.5" | 24" | 24.5" | | Yoke Depth | 7.5" | 8" | 8.5" | 9" | 9.25" | 9.5" | | Sleeve Length** | 12" | 12.5" | 12.5" | 13" | 13.5" | 13.5" | | Upper Arm Circ. | 11.5" | 12.5" | 14" | 15.5" | 17" | 18.5" | *From back neck to hem **From underarm to cuff (3/4 length) --- ## PATTERN NOTES **Construction**: This sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down. The v-neck is shaped with a split opening, then joined to work the raglan yoke in the round. Decorative eyelets form the raglan increase lines. Sleeves are separated at the underarm, and the body is worked in the round with waist shaping and side eyelet details. Sleeves are completed in the round. Lace and bobble borders are added to the v-neck, hem, and cuffs. **Stitch Pattern Notes**: - The eyelet raglan increases create both structural increases and decorative detail - Side eyelets are maintained throughout body, creating a continuous line from raglan - Lace and bobble border adds textural interest - work carefully to maintain stitch count --- ## SPECIAL STITCHES & TECHNIQUES **MB (Make Bobble)**: (K1, yo, k1, yo, k1) in next st (5 sts made from 1), turn; p5, turn; k5, turn; p2tog, p1, p2tog, turn; sl1-k2tog-psso. Bobble complete (returns to 1 st). **Eyelet Raglan Increase (ERI)**: Yo, k1, yo (creates 2 increases with decorative eyelet centered on raglan stitch) **Side Eyelet (SE)**: Yo, k1, yo, k1, k2tog, ssk, k1 (maintains stitch count while creating eyelet detail centered on side "seam" stitch) **M1L (Make 1 Left)**: Insert left needle from front to back under strand between sts, knit through back loop. **M1R (Make 1 Right)**: Insert left needle from back to front under strand between sts, knit through front loop. **SSK**: Slip 2 sts kwise, insert left needle through front and knit together. **V-neck Shaping**: Work flat with decreases at center front until specified depth, then join in round. --- ## LACE & BOBBLE BORDER PATTERN **Worked flat** (for v-neck edge): - **Row 1 (RS)**: *K2, yo, k2tog; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. - **Row 2 (WS)**: Purl. - **Row 3**: K3, *MB, k3; rep from * to last st, k1. - **Row 4**: Purl. - **Row 5**: *K2, yo, k2tog; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. - **Row 6**: Purl. **Worked in the round** (for hem and cuffs): - **Rnd 1**: *K2, yo, k2tog; rep from * to end. - **Rnd 2**: Knit. - **Rnd 3**: K3, *MB, k3; rep from * to last st, k1. - **Rnd 4**: Knit. - **Rnd 5**: *K2, yo, k2tog; rep from * to end. - **Rnd 6**: Knit. *Note: Border pattern works over multiples of 4 sts. Adjust if needed.* --- ## INSTRUCTIONS ### YOKE **V-Neck Setup (worked flat)** With smaller needles, cast on 66 (70, 74, 78, 82, 86) sts using long-tail cast on. **Setup Row (WS)**: P1 (left front edge), pm, p9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 14) [left front], pm, p1 (raglan st), pm, p15 (16, 17, 18, 19, 20) [left sleeve], pm, p1 (raglan st), pm, p17 (18, 19, 20, 21, 22) [back], pm, p1 (raglan st), pm, p15 (16, 17, 18, 19, 20) [right sleeve], pm, p1 (raglan st), pm, p9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 14) [right front], pm, p1 (right front edge). *Math check: 1 + 9 + 1 + 15 + 1 + 17 + 1 + 15 + 1 + 9 + 1 = 70 sts (shown for S)* **V-Neck Shaping (work flat with raglan increases)** **Row 1 (RS)**: K1, ssk, knit to 1 st before m, ERI (yo, k1, yo), sm, knit to m, sm, ERI, knit to m, sm, knit to m, sm, ERI, knit to m, sm, knit to 3 sts before last m, k2tog, k1. *6 sts increased (8 raglan inc - 2 v-neck dec) = net 6 sts* **Row 2 (WS)**: P1, purl to last st, p1. **Rows 3-14 (16, 18, 20, 22, 24)**: Repeat Rows 1-2 another 6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) times. *After Row 14 (16, 18, 20, 22, 24): Total 108 (120, 132, 144, 156, 168) sts* *Math: 66 + (6 inc × 7 rows) = 108 sts (shown for XS)* **Next Row (RS - Join Round)**: K1, ssk, knit to 1 st before m, ERI, sm, knit to m, sm, ERI, knit to m, sm, knit to m, sm, ERI, knit to m, sm, knit to 3 sts before m, k2tog, k1, removing first and last markers. Join to work in the round, pm for BOR at center front. *114 (126, 138, 150, 162, 174) sts* **Important**: The BOR marker is now at center front. You'll work past the raglan markers as you continue. --- **Raglan Yoke (worked in the round)** **Rnd 1**: *Knit to m, sm, ERI, sm; rep from * 3 more times, knit to BOR. *8 sts increased* **Rnd 2**: Knit. Repeat Rnds 1-2 another 17 (18, 20, 21, 22, 24) times. *After all increases: 258 (278, 314, 338, 362, 398) sts* *Math check for S: 126 + (8 × 18) = 126 + 144 = 270... [RECALCULATING]* Let me recalculate more carefully: **For Size S after joining**: 126 sts - Left front: 16 sts - Raglan: 1 st - Left sleeve: 31 sts (16 + 15 inc) - Raglan: 1 st - Back: 34 sts (18 + 16 inc) - Raglan: 1 st - Right sleeve: 31 sts - Raglan: 1 st - Right front: 16 sts Work raglan increases until measurements are: - **XS**: Work 18 more increase rounds = 258 total sts (7.5" yoke depth) - **S**: Work 19 more increase rounds = 278 total sts (8" yoke depth) - **M**: Work 21 more increase rounds = 314 total sts (8.5" yoke depth) - **L**: Work 23 more increase rounds = 362 total sts (9" yoke depth) - **XL**: Work 24 more increase rounds = 386 total sts (9.25" yoke depth) - **XXL**: Work 26 more increase rounds = 422 total sts (9.5" yoke depth) **Check your yoke depth** against the measurement chart. The yoke should measure 7.5 (8, 8.5, 9, 9.25, 9.5)" from back neck to underarm. ---
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