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# CLASSIC RAGLAN PULLOVER

A beginner-friendly top-down raglan pullover worked seamlessly in the round. The raglan construction creates elegant diagonal lines from the neckline to the underarms, whilst the seamless method eliminates any sewing. Perfect for knitters ready to try seamless construction.

## SIZES
Small (86-91cm/34-36"), Medium (97-102cm/38-40"), Large (107-112cm/42-44"), XL (117-122cm/46-48"), 2XL (127-132cm/50-52")

*Pattern is written for Small with larger sizes in parentheses.*

## FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
**Chest circumference:** 96 (107, 117, 127, 137)cm / 38 (42, 46, 50, 54)"
**Total length:** 61 (63, 65, 67, 69)cm / 24 (24.75, 25.5, 26.25, 27)"
**Sleeve length:** 43 (44, 45, 46, 47)cm / 17 (17.25, 17.75, 18, 18.5)"

## MATERIALS
- **Yarn:** 900 (1050, 1200, 1350, 1500)g worsted weight yarn
- **Needles:** 
  - 4.5mm (US 7) circular needle, 40cm (16") length for yoke
  - 4.5mm (US 7) circular needle, 80cm (32") length for body
  - 4.5mm (US 7) double-pointed needles or magic loop for sleeves
  - 4mm (US 6) needles for ribbing
- **Notions:** 4 stitch markers (1 different colour for beginning of round), stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle

## TENSION
18 stitches and 24 rounds = 10cm (4") in stocking stitch on 4.5mm needles after blocking

*Always work a tension swatch and block it before beginning.*

## PATTERN NOTES
- This pullover is worked from the top down in the round
- Raglan increases are worked every other round using M1L and M1R
- M1L (Make 1 Left): Pick up bar between stitches from front to back, knit through back loop
- M1R (Make 1 Right): Pick up bar between stitches from back to front, knit through front loop

## PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS

### NECKLINE
Using 4mm needles and long-tail cast on, cast on 72 (76, 80, 84, 88) stitches.

Join for working in the round, being careful not to twist. Place marker for beginning of round.

**Ribbing Round:** *K2, p2; repeat from * around.
Repeat ribbing round for 8 rounds total.

Change to 4.5mm circular needle.

### YOKE - RAGLAN SETUP
**Setup Round:** K16 (17, 18, 19, 20), place marker (pm), k8 (9, 10, 11, 12), pm, k24 (25, 26, 27, 28), pm, k8 (9, 10, 11, 12), pm, k16 (17, 18, 19, 20).

*You now have: 16 (17, 18, 19, 20) stitches each for front and back, and 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) stitches each for left and right sleeves.*

**Round 1 (Increase Round):** *Knit to 1 stitch before marker, M1R, k1, slip marker (sm), k1, M1L; repeat from * 3 more times, knit to end of round. *8 stitches increased*

**Round 2:** Knit all stitches, slipping markers.

Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 a total of 25 (28, 31, 34, 37) times.

*After increases: 216 (236, 256, 276, 296) total stitches*
- *Front and back: 66 (73, 80, 87, 94) stitches each*
- *Sleeves: 58 (65, 72, 79, 86) stitches each*

### SEPARATE SLEEVES
**Next Round:** 
- Knit across 66 (73, 80, 87, 94) front stitches
- Place next 58 (65, 72, 79, 86) sleeve stitches on holder
- Cast on 6 (8, 8, 10, 10) underarm stitches
- Knit across 66 (73, 80, 87, 94) back stitches  
- Place next 58 (65, 72, 79, 86) sleeve stitches on holder
- Cast on 6 (8, 8, 10, 10) underarm stitches
- Join for working in round: 144 (162, 176, 194, 208) body stitches

*Math check: 66+6+66+6 = 144 for size Small ✓*

### BODY
Change to longer circular needle if needed.

Knit every round until body measures 35 (36, 37, 38, 39)cm / 13.75 (14.25, 14.5, 15, 15.25)" from underarm.

**Hem Ribbing:**
Change to 4mm needles.
**Ribbing Round:** *K2, p2; repeat from * around.
Repeat ribbing round for 12 rounds.

Cast off in pattern.

### SLEEVES (make 2)
Place 58 (65, 72, 79, 86) held sleeve stitches on 4.5mm double-pointed needles.

Pick up and knit 6 (8, 8, 10, 10) stitches from underarm cast-on. 
Total: 64 (73, 80, 89, 96) stitches.

Place marker for beginning of round.

**Rounds 1-5:** Knit all stitches.

**Round 6 (Decrease Round):** K1, k2tog, knit to last 3 stitches, ssk, k1. *2 stitches decreased*

Repeat Rounds 1-6 a total of 9 (11, 12, 14, 15) times.
Remaining stitches: 46 (51, 56, 61, 66)

Continue knitting every round until sleeve measures 35 (36, 37, 38, 39)cm / 13.75 (14.25, 14.5, 15, 15.25)" from underarm.

**Cuff Ribbing:**
Change to 4mm needles.
**Ribbing Round:** *K2, p2; repeat from * around.
*Note: If stitch count doesn't divide evenly by 4, work k1, *k2, p2; repeat from * to last 3 stitches, k2, p1.*

Repeat ribbing round for 12 rounds.
Cast off in pattern.

## FINISHING
Weave in all ends. Block to measurements.

**Blocking:** Soak garment in cool water with wool wash. Lay flat and shape to measurements. Allow to dry completely.

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*Pattern difficulty: Beginner+*
*Techniques used: Knitting in the round, increases (M1L, M1R), decreases (k2tog, ssk), ribbing*