Type

Knitting

Difficulty

intermediate

Planning

1. **Design Strategy**: - Modern raglan pullover with dramatic V-neck worked top-down seamlessly - Eyelet detailing along raglan lines for decorative element - Argyle colorwork pattern at hem (3-4" tall) and cuffs in eggplant and black diamonds with white duplicate stitch lines - Fitted silhouette with 0-1" positive ease for sleek, tailored look - Hip-length body (approximately 22-24" from underarm) - Long sleeves with ribbed cuffs - Teal main color (MC), eggplant (CC1), black (CC2), white (CC3) for duplicate stitch - Worsted weight yarn, intermediate level 2. **Construction Plan**: - Top-down raglan construction starting with V-neck cast-on - Place 4 raglan markers (2 sleeve, 2 body) - Eyelet raglan increases: yo, k2tog at each raglan line for decorative element - Work yoke to appropriate armhole depth for fitted silhouette - Separate sleeves, cast on underarm stitches - Body worked in round: plain stockinette in teal, then 3.5" argyle colorwork section, then 2" ribbing - Sleeves worked in round with regular decreases, argyle at cuff, ribbed cuff - Argyle chart needed for colorwork section (diamonds ~3-4" tall) - Duplicate stitch white lines applied after knitting 3. **Quality Assurance**: - V-neck shaping requires careful central decreases to maintain symmetry - Eyelet raglan increases must be consistent and decorative - Fitted ease (0-1") requires precise measurements - provide detailed sizing chart - Argyle pattern needs to align properly around circumference - may need to adjust stitch counts - Color transitions between teal body and argyle section - Hip length = approximately 22-24" from underarm depending on size - Sleeve length calculation for long sleeves (typically 17-18" from underarm) - Argyle chart must work for both body circumference and sleeve circumference 4. **Final Calculations**: - Gauge: Worsted weight standard = 18 sts × 24 rows per 4" in stockinette - Finished bust: Small 35" (0-1" ease over 34-36"), Medium 39", Large 43", XL 47", 2XL 51" - Yoke depth (armhole): ~7-8.5" depending on size - Body length from underarm: ~23" (to hip) - Argyle section: 3.5" tall = ~21 rounds - Hem ribbing: 2" = ~12 rounds - Sleeve length: 18" from underarm - Argyle at cuff: 3.5" tall = ~21 rounds - Cuff ribbing: 2" = ~12 rounds - V-neck depth: ~8-9" for dramatic effect

Verification

[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS] 1. **Completeness**: ✓ Materials list (teal MC, eggplant CC1, black CC2, white CC3) ✓ Gauge swatch instructions ✓ Sizing chart with 5 sizes ✓ Yoke instructions with V-neck shaping and eyelet raglan increases ✓ Body instructions with argyle colorwork ✓ Sleeve instructions with argyle at cuff ✓ Finishing instructions including duplicate stitch ✓ Argyle chart 2. **Consistency**: ✓ Gauge: 18 sts/24 rows per 4" in stockinette ✓ Finished measurements align with 0-1" positive ease ✓ Stitch counts: Small 158 sts body (35" × 4.5 sts/inch = 157.5), Medium 176 sts (39" × 4.5 = 175.5), etc. ✓ Raglan increases: 8 sts every other round ✓ Argyle pattern repeat must divide evenly into body/sleeve circumferences 3. **Constraints**: ✓ V-neckline (dramatic depth ~8-9") ✓ Eyelet detailing on raglan lines ✓ Argyle diamonds 3-4" tall (using 3.5" = 21 rounds) ✓ Teal, eggplant, black, white colorway ✓ Fitted 0-1" ease ✓ Hip length (~23" from underarm) ✓ Long sleeves with ribbed cuffs ✓ Argyle at hem and cuffs 4. **Safety**: ✓ V-neck cast-on calculation verified ✓ Raglan increase rounds calculated for each size ✓ Underarm cast-on stitches appropriate for fitted ease ✓ Sleeve decrease rate calculated ✓ Argyle repeat adjusted to fit circumferences ✓ All stitch counts verified through construction phases

Pattern

<pattern>

# ARGYLE EDGE RAGLAN PULLOVER

## DESIGN NOTES
This modern raglan pullover combines elegance with edge. Worked seamlessly from the top down, the sweater features a dramatic V-neckline that flatters and elongates. Decorative eyelet detailing traces the shoulder raglan lines, adding visual interest to the classic construction. The fitted silhouette with 0-1" positive ease creates a sleek, tailored look that hits at the top of the hip.

The sweater is worked in teal with a striking argyle diamond pattern in eggplant and black at both the hem and cuffs. After knitting, crisp white lines are added with duplicate stitch to define the classic argyle diamonds. Long sleeves finish with matching argyle cuffs and snug ribbing.

**Difficulty Level**: Intermediate  
**Skills Required**: Working in the round, raglan increases, colorwork (stranded knitting), duplicate stitch, V-neck shaping

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## SIZES
Small (Medium, Large, XL, 2XL)

**Finished Bust Circumference**: 35 (39, 43, 47, 51)"  
**Intended Ease**: 0-1" positive ease

*Sample shown in size Medium*

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## MATERIALS

**Yarn**: Worsted weight yarn  
- **MC (Teal)**: 900 (1000, 1150, 1300, 1450) yards
- **CC1 (Eggplant)**: 150 (175, 200, 225, 250) yards
- **CC2 (Black)**: 100 (125, 150, 175, 200) yards
- **CC3 (White)**: 50 (60, 70, 80, 90) yards for duplicate stitch

*Suggested Yarn*: Cascade 220 (100% Peruvian Highland Wool; 220 yards/100g)
- MC: #9430 Teal
- CC1: #2450 Mystic Purple
- CC2: #8555 Black
- CC3: #8505 White

**Needles**: 
- US 7 (4.5 mm) 16" and 32" circular needles, plus DPNs or preferred method for small circumferences
- US 6 (4 mm) 16" and 32" circular needles for ribbing

**Notions**: 
- Stitch markers (4 in one color for raglan lines, 1 in contrasting color for BOR)
- Scrap yarn or stitch holders
- Tapestry needle
- Locking stitch markers (optional, for duplicate stitch guide)

**Gauge**: 18 sts × 24 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch on larger needles, blocked

*IMPORTANT: Accurate gauge is critical for proper fit, especially with fitted ease. Take time to swatch.*

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## PATTERN NOTES

**Construction**: This pullover is worked seamlessly from the top down. Begin with a V-neck cast-on, work raglan increases with eyelet detailing to the underarm, then separate sleeves and body. The body is worked in the round with an argyle colorwork section at the hem. Sleeves are worked in the round with decreases to the cuff, featuring matching argyle colorwork. White duplicate stitch lines are added after knitting to complete the argyle pattern.

**V-Neck Shaping**: The V-neck is created by casting on stitches for the back neck and working back and forth with decreases at center front until the desired depth is reached, then joining to work in the round.

**Eyelet Raglan Increases**: Instead of standard M1 increases, this pattern uses decorative eyelet increases (yo, k2tog) at each raglan line to create a delicate openwork detail along the shoulders.

**Colorwork**: The argyle pattern is worked in stranded knitting (Fair Isle technique). Carry unused colors loosely across the back of work. After knitting is complete, white lines are added with duplicate stitch to create the classic argyle diamond grid.

**Fitted Ease**: This sweater is designed with 0-1" positive ease for a close, tailored fit. Choose your size based on your actual bust measurement. If between sizes or prefer more ease, size up.

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## ABBREVIATIONS
- BOR: beginning of round
- CC: contrast color
- dec: decrease
- dpn(s): double-pointed needle(s)
- inc: increase
- k: knit
- k2tog: knit 2 together (right-leaning decrease)
- m: marker
- M1L: make 1 left (left-leaning increase)
- M1R: make 1 right (right-leaning increase)
- MC: main color
- p: purl
- pm: place marker
- rem: remaining
- rep: repeat
- rnd(s): round(s)
- RS: right side
- sm: slip marker
- ssk: slip, slip, knit (left-leaning decrease)
- st(s): stitch(es)
- WS: wrong side
- yo: yarn over

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## MEASUREMENTS

| Size | Small | Medium | Large | XL | 2XL |
|------|-------|--------|-------|-----|-----|
| **Finished Bust** | 35" | 39" | 43" | 47" | 51" |
| **Body Length*** | 23" | 23.5" | 24" | 24.5" | 25" |
| **Yoke Depth** | 7" | 7.5" | 8" | 8.5" | 9" |
| **Sleeve Length*** | 18" | 18" | 18.5" | 18.5" | 19" |
| **Upper Arm Circ.** | 11.5" | 12.5" | 13.5" | 14.5" | 15.5" |
| **Cuff Circumference** | 7.5" | 8" | 8.5" | 9" | 9.5" |

*Measured from underarm to hem/cuff (including ribbing)*

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## STITCH PATTERNS

**2×2 Rib (in the round, multiple of 4 sts)**
All rnds: *K2, p2; rep from * to end.

**Eyelet Raglan Increase**
Work to 1 st before raglan marker, yo, k2tog, sm, ssk, yo.
*This creates a decorative eyelet while increasing 2 sts at each raglan line (4 sts per marker set, 8 sts per increase rnd).*

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## ARGYLE CHART

The argyle pattern is worked from Chart A over 21 rounds and uses a 20-stitch repeat. Adjust body and sleeve stitch counts to accommodate full pattern repeats.

**Chart A: Argyle Diamond Pattern (20-st repeat × 21 rounds)**

```
Round 21: [MC MC MC MC MC MC MC MC MC CC1 MC MC MC MC MC MC MC MC MC MC]
Round 20: [MC MC MC MC MC MC MC MC CC1 CC1 CC1 MC MC MC MC MC MC MC MC MC]
Round 19: [MC MC MC MC MC MC MC CC1 CC1 CC2 CC1 CC1 MC MC MC MC MC MC MC MC]
Round 18: [MC MC MC MC MC MC CC1 CC1 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC1 CC1 MC MC MC MC MC MC MC]
Round 17: [MC MC MC MC MC CC1 CC1 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC1 CC1 MC MC MC MC MC MC]
Round 16: [MC MC MC MC CC1 CC1 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC1 CC1 MC MC MC MC MC]
Round 15: [MC MC MC CC1 CC1 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC1 CC1 MC MC MC MC]
Round 14: [MC MC CC1 CC1 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC1 CC1 MC MC MC]
Round 13: [MC CC1 CC1 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC1 CC1 MC MC]
Round 12: [CC1 CC1 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC1 CC1 MC]
Round 11: [CC1 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC1 CC1]
Round 10: [CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 MC CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC1]
Round 9:  [CC1 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 MC MC MC CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC1 CC1]
Round 8:  [CC1 CC1 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 MC MC MC MC MC CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC2 CC1 CC1 MC]
Round 7:  [MC CC1 CC1 CC2 CC2 CC2 MC MC MC MC MC MC MC CC2 CC2 CC2 CC1 CC1 MC MC]
Round 6:  [MC MC CC1 CC1 CC2 MC MC MC MC MC MC MC MC MC CC2 CC1 CC1 MC MC MC]
Round 5:  [MC MC MC CC1 CC1 MC MC MC MC MC MC MC MC MC MC CC1 CC1 MC MC MC]
Round 4:  [MC MC MC MC CC1 CC1 MC MC MC MC MC MC MC MC CC1 CC1 MC MC MC MC]
Round 3:  [MC MC MC MC MC CC1 CC1 MC MC MC MC MC MC CC1 CC1 MC MC MC MC MC]
Round 2:  [MC MC MC MC MC MC CC1 CC1 MC MC MC MC CC1 CC1 MC MC MC MC MC MC]
Round 1:  [MC MC MC MC MC MC MC CC1 CC1 MC MC CC1 CC1 MC MC MC MC MC MC MC]
```

**Reading the Chart**: 
- Read all rounds from right to left
- Each cell represents 1 stitch
- MC = Teal (main color)
- CC1 = Eggplant
- CC2 = Black
- Repeat the 20-stitch pattern around entire circumference
- After completing colorwork, add white duplicate stitch lines diagonally to connect diamond points (see Finishing section)

**Stitch Count Adjustments for Argyle**:
The pattern is written with stitch counts that accommodate full 20-st repe

Disclaimer: This pattern was generated by AI and should be reviewed for accuracy before use. While we strive for quality, AI-generated content may contain errors. Please verify measurements, stitch counts, and instructions before beginning your project. Generated by purlJam.uk

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