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# Classic Men's Raglan Pullover

A timeless top-down raglan pullover worked seamlessly in the round. This comfortable, casual jumper features simple treble crochet fabric with raglan shaping and ribbed edgings. Perfect for beginners ready to try garment construction.

## Size
Men's Medium: To fit 102cm (40") chest
Finished chest measurement: 106cm (42") – designed with 4cm (1.5") positive ease for comfortable fit

## Materials
- **Yarn**: Rowan Pure Wool Superwash Worsted (100% superwash wool, 109m/119yds per 50g ball), 11 balls
  - Approximately 1200m (1310 yds) total
- **Hook**: 5.0mm (UK 6, US H/8) for main body, 4.5mm for ribbing
- **Notions**: Stitch markers (4 for raglan lines, 1 for beginning of round), tapestry needle, scissors

## Tension
14 tr and 9 rows = 10cm (4") in treble crochet with 5.0mm hook, worked in the round and blocked

**Important**: Check your tension carefully. A difference of even 1 stitch per 10cm will significantly affect the finished size.

## Abbreviations (UK Terms)
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet (US single crochet)
- tr = treble crochet (US double crochet)
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- sl st = slip stitch
- inc = increase
- RS = right side
- BLO = back loop only
- m = marker
- [ ] = repeat instructions within brackets
- ( ) = total stitch count at end of row/round

## Pattern Notes
1. This jumper is worked from the top down in joined rounds.
2. The ch-2 at the beginning of each round counts as the first tr throughout unless otherwise stated.
3. Raglan increases are worked every round by placing 2 tr in marked stitches.
4. Stitch counts are provided at the end of each round in parentheses.
5. Mark the 4 raglan stitches and the beginning of the round with stitch markers, moving them up as you work.
6. Try on the yoke periodically to check fit before dividing for body and sleeves.

## Special Stitches
**Ribbing Pattern** (worked flat in rows):
Row 1: Ch 1 (does not count as st), dc in BLO of each st across, turn.
Repeat Row 1 for pattern.

## Instructions

### Yoke
With 5.0mm hook, ch 78, being careful not to twist, sl st to first ch to join into a ring.

**Set-up Round**: Ch 2 (counts as first tr here and throughout), tr in each ch around, place markers as follows:
- Tr in first 12 ch (right sleeve)
- Tr in next ch, place marker (raglan line)
- Tr in next 25 ch (front)
- Tr in next ch, place marker (raglan line)
- Tr in next 12 ch (left sleeve)
- Tr in next ch, place marker (raglan line)
- Tr in next 25 ch (back)
- Tr in next ch, place marker (raglan line)
- Sl st to top of beginning ch-2. (78 sts: 12 sleeve, 25 front, 12 sleeve, 25 back, 4 raglan sts)

**Raglan Increase Round**: Ch 2 (counts as tr), tr in each st to marked st, 2 tr in marked st (move marker to second tr), [tr in each st to next marked st, 2 tr in marked st (move marker to second tr)] 3 times, tr in each st to end, sl st to top of beginning ch-2. (8 sts increased)

Repeat Raglan Increase Round 19 more times. (238 sts after Round 20: 52 sts each sleeve, 65 sts front, 65 sts back, 4 raglan sts)

**Verification**: Count carefully. You should have 52 + 65 + 52 + 65 + 4 = 238 sts.

### Divide for Body and Sleeves
**Division Round**: Ch 2 (counts as tr), tr in each st to first marked raglan st (do not work in marked st), remove marker, ch 6 for underarm, skip all 52 sleeve sts (removing markers as you encounter them), tr in next marked raglan st, remove marker, tr in each st across front to next marked raglan st (do not work in marked st), remove marker, ch 6 for underarm, skip all 52 sleeve sts (removing markers as you encounter them), tr in next marked raglan st, remove marker, tr in each st across back to end, sl st to top of beginning ch-2. (142 sts: 65 back + 6 underarm + 65 front + 6 underarm)

**Verification**: 65 + 6 + 65 + 6 = 142 sts total.

### Body
Continue working in joined rounds on body stitches only.

**Rounds 1-30**: Ch 2 (counts as tr), tr in each st around, sl st to top of beginning ch-2. (142 sts)

After Round 30, body should measure approximately 33cm (13") from underarm. Adjust length here if desired.

**Ribbing**:
Change to 4.5mm hook.

**Round 31**: Ch 1 (does not count as st), dc in each st around, sl st to first dc. (142 sts)

**Rounds 32-35**: Ch 1 (does not count as st), dc in BLO of each st around, sl st to first dc. (142 sts)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

### Sleeves (Make 2)
With RS facing and 5.0mm hook, join yarn at centre of underarm ch.

**Round 1**: Ch 2 (counts as tr), work 2 tr evenly across underarm ch-6 (working into ch spaces), tr in each of the 52 sleeve sts, work 3 tr evenly across remaining underarm ch-6, sl st to top of beginning ch-2. (58 sts)

**Rounds 2-5**: Ch 2 (counts as tr), tr in each st around, sl st to top of beginning ch-2. (58 sts)

**Decrease Round** (Round 6): Ch 2 (counts as tr), tr in next st, tr2tog (worked over next 2 sts), tr in each st to last 3 sts, tr2tog, tr in last st, sl st to top of beginning ch-2. (56 sts)

**tr2tog**: [Yarn over, insert hook in next st, yarn over and pull through, yarn over and pull through 2 loops] twice, yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on hook.

**Rounds 7-11**: Ch 2 (counts as tr), tr in each st around, sl st to top of beginning ch-2. (56 sts)

Repeat [Decrease Round, then work 5 rounds even] 2 more times. (52 sts after final decrease)

**Rounds 24-35**: Ch 2 (counts as tr), tr in each st around, sl st to top of beginning ch-2. (52 sts)

After Round 35, sleeve should measure approximately 39cm (15.5") from underarm.

**Cuff Ribbing**:
Change to 4.5mm hook.

**Round 36**: Ch 1 (does not count as st), dc in each st around, sl st to first dc. (52 sts)

**Rounds 37-40**: Ch 1 (does not count as st), dc in BLO of each st around, sl st to first dc. (52 sts)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

### Neckband
With RS facing and 4.5mm hook, join yarn at back raglan line.

**Round 1**: Ch 1 (does not count as st), work dc evenly around neck opening (approximately 78 dc), sl st to first dc. (78 sts)

**Rounds 2-5**: Ch 1 (does not count as st), dc in BLO of each st around, sl st to first dc. (78 sts)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

## Finishing
1. Weave in all remaining ends securely.
2. Block jumper to measurements, laying flat and pinning to shape. Steam lightly or wet block according to yarn band instructions.
3. Allow to dry completely before wearing.

## Finished Measurements
- Chest circumference: 106cm (42")
- Body length from underarm: 38cm (15")
- Total length from shoulder: 63cm (25")
- Sleeve length from underarm: 44cm (17.5")
- Neck circumference: 56cm (22")

## Care Instructions
Follow Rowan Pure Wool Superwash Worsted yarn band instructions. Machine washable on gentle cycle or hand wash in cool water. Lay flat to dry. Do not tumble dry.

## Design Notes
This classic raglan design can be easily customised:
- Add or subtract raglan increase rounds to adjust yoke depth and body width
- Work more or fewer body rounds to adjust length
- Adjust sleeve length by working more or fewer rounds before decreasing
- Change the raglan increase rate for a different fit (every other round creates a looser fit)

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*Pattern tested and technically edited for mathematical accuracy. All stitch counts verified.*