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## Baby Raglan Sweater with Simple Cable

### Overview
This is a delightful top-down baby raglan sweater designed for intermediate knitters. Featuring a simple cable pattern on the front, this seamless pullover is perfect for little ones and offers a charming and snug fit.

### Materials
- Yarn: DK weight yarn, approximately 250-350 meters (273-382 yards) depending on size
- Needles: 4mm circular needles (40cm for body, DPNs or Magic Loop for sleeves)
- Cable needle
- Stitch markers (4 for raglan lines, 1 for beginning of round)
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends

### Sizes
- XS: Approx. 40cm (15.75") chest circumference
- S: Approx. 45cm (17.75") chest circumference
- M: Approx. 50cm (19.75") chest circumference
- L: Approx. 55cm (21.75") chest circumference
- XL: Approx. 60cm (23.75") chest circumference

### Tension (Gauge)
- 22 sts and 30 rows = 10cm (4") in stocking stitch, worked flat before washing/blocking

### Abbreviations
- k: knit
- p: purl
- k2tog: knit two together
- ssk: slip, slip, knit
- m1L: make one left
- m1R: make one right
- st(s): stitch(es)
- rnd(s): round(s)

### Cable Pattern
- **C4B (Cable 4 Back)**: Slip 2 sts to a cable needle and hold in back, k2, then k2 from cable needle.
- The cable is worked over 8 stitches and repeats every 10 rounds.

### Instructions

**Neckband:**
1. Cast on 60 (64, 68, 72, 76) sts using the long-tail cast-on method.
2. Join in the round, being careful not to twist. Place a marker for the beginning of the round.
3. Work in k2, p2 ribbing for 4 rounds.

**Yoke Setup:**
1. Setup round: k8 (front), place marker, k10 (sleeve), place marker, k24 (back), place marker, k10 (sleeve), place marker, k to end.
2. Begin raglan increases: 
   - Round 1: *k to 1 st before marker, m1L, k1, slip marker, k1, m1R*, repeat from * to end of round.
   - Round 2: Knit all sts.
3. Repeat these two rounds until you have 24 (26, 28, 30, 32) sts for the sleeves and 36 (40, 44, 48, 52) sts for the front and back.

**Cable Panel Setup:**
1. On the front section, begin the simple cable pattern:
   - Round 1: k12, place a cable marker, [p1, k8, p1], place a cable marker, k12

**Separating Body and Sleeves:**
1. Knit to first marker, remove marker, slip sleeve sts onto waste yarn, remove marker, cast on 4 (underarm), remove next marker, knit body sts, remove marker, slip sleeve sts onto waste yarn, remove marker, cast on 4 (underarm), knit to end.
2. Continue in stocking stitch for body, maintaining cable pattern on front panel.
3. Work until body measures 15 (17, 20, 22, 25) cm from underarm cast-on stitches.
4. Switch to k2, p2 ribbing, knit for 4 rounds, then bind off loosely.

**Sleeves:**
1. Transfer sleeve sts from waste yarn to needles, pick up and knit 4 underarm sts.
2. Place marker for beginning of rnd and work in stocking stitch.
3. Decrease round: *k1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1*
4. Repeat decrease round every 6th round until sleeve measures 10 (12, 15, 17, 20) cm from underarm.
5. Work in k2, p2 ribbing for 4 rnds, then bind off loosely.

**Finishing:**
1. Weave in all ends.
2. Block sweater to dimensions, paying special attention to the cable panel.

This charming baby raglan sweater is perfect for keeping little ones warm while adding a touch of style with its simple cable design. Happy knitting!