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# CLASSIC RAGLAN PULLOVER
### A Seamless Top-Down Sweater

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## PATTERN INFORMATION

**Skill Level:** Intermediate  
**Construction:** Top-down, seamless, worked in the round  
**Sizes:** Small (Medium, Large, XL, 2XL)  
**Finished Bust Circumference:** 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)" / 91 (102, 112, 122, 132) cm  
*Designed for 2-4" / 5-10 cm positive ease. Choose a size 2-4" larger than actual bust measurement.*

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## FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

| Measurement | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|-------------|---|---|---|----|----|
| Bust | 36" | 40" | 44" | 48" | 52" |
| Body Length (underarm to hem) | 15" | 15.5" | 16" | 16.5" | 17" |
| Yoke Depth | 7" | 7.5" | 8" | 8.5" | 9" |
| Upper Arm Circumference | 13" | 14" | 15.5" | 17" | 18.5" |
| Sleeve Length (underarm to cuff) | 17" | 17.5" | 18" | 18" | 18.5" |
| Cuff Circumference | 8" | 8.5" | 9" | 9.5" | 10" |

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## MATERIALS

**Yarn:**  
Worsted weight (CYCA #4 Medium)  
Approximately 1100 (1250, 1400, 1600, 1800) yards / 1006 (1143, 1280, 1463, 1646) meters

*Sample shown in 100% superwash merino wool*

**Needles:**  
- US 7 (4.5 mm) 16" and 32" circular needles (or size needed to obtain gauge)
- US 7 (4.5 mm) double-pointed needles OR preferred method for small circumference
- US 6 (4 mm) 16" and 32" circular needles for ribbing
- US 6 (4 mm) double-pointed needles for cuff ribbing

**Notions:**  
- 4 stitch markers (1 unique color for BOR - beginning of round)
- 2 stitch holders or waste yarn
- Tapestry needle
- Row counter (recommended)

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## GAUGE

**18 sts × 24 rounds = 4" (10 cm)** in Stockinette stitch on US 7 needles, worked in the round and blocked.

*Gauge is critical for proper fit. Please swatch in the round and block before beginning.*

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## ABBREVIATIONS

| Abbrev. | Definition |
|---------|------------|
| BOR | Beginning of round |
| k | Knit |
| p | Purl |
| st(s) | Stitch(es) |
| rnd(s) | Round(s) |
| pm | Place marker |
| sm | Slip marker |
| M1L | Make 1 Left: Insert left needle from front to back under strand between stitches, knit through back loop |
| M1R | Make 1 Right: Insert left needle from back to front under strand between stitches, knit through front loop |
| k2tog | Knit 2 together (right-leaning decrease) |
| ssk | Slip, slip, knit (left-leaning decrease) |
| CO | Cast on |
| BO | Bind off |

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## PATTERN NOTES

1. **Size Selection:** This pattern is written for size Small, with larger sizes in parentheses: S (M, L, XL, 2XL). When only one number appears, it applies to all sizes.

2. **Construction Overview:** This sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down. Beginning at the neckline, stitches are increased at four raglan points to create the yoke. Sleeves are then separated and placed on hold while the body is worked to the hem. Finally, sleeves are worked in the round from the armhole down to the cuff.

3. **Reading the Pattern:** Raglan markers separate the four sections: Back, Left Sleeve, Front, Right Sleeve. Each increase round adds 2 stitches at each raglan line (8 stitches total per increase round).

4. **Raglan Line Placement:** The increases create decorative diagonal lines. M1R comes before the marker, M1L comes after.

5. **Adjusting Length:** This seamless construction allows easy length modifications. Try on as you go!

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## STITCH GUIDE

**1×1 Ribbing (worked in the round over an even number of stitches):**  
All Rnds: *K1, p1; rep from * to end.

**Stockinette Stitch (worked in the round):**  
All Rnds: Knit.

**Raglan Increase Round:**  
*Knit to 1 st before marker, M1R, k1, sm, k1, M1L; rep from * 3 more times, knit to end of rnd.  
*(8 stitches increased)*

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## INSTRUCTIONS

### NECKBAND

Using US 6 (4 mm) 16" circular needle, CO **72 (76, 80, 84, 88) sts** using long-tail cast on.

**[Math Check: Neckline circumference = 72 ÷ 4.5 sts/inch = 16" for size S ✓]**

Place BOR marker and join to work in the round, being careful not to twist.

Work in 1×1 Ribbing for **1 inch**, ending ready to begin a new round.

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### YOKE SETUP

Change to US 7 (4.5 mm) 16" circular needle.

**Setup Rnd (establishing raglan sections):**
- K **12 (12, 13, 14, 14)** sts (Left Sleeve), pm
- K **24 (26, 27, 28, 30)** sts (Front), pm  
- K **12 (12, 13, 14, 14)** sts (Right Sleeve), pm
- K **24 (26, 27, 28, 30)** sts (Back)
- BOR marker is already placed

**[Math Check for Size S: 12 + 24 + 12 + 24 = 72 sts ✓]**  
**[Math Check for Size M: 12 + 26 + 12 + 26 = 76 sts ✓]**  
**[Math Check for Size L: 13 + 27 + 13 + 27 = 80 sts ✓]**  
**[Math Check for Size XL: 14 + 28 + 14 + 28 = 84 sts ✓]**  
**[Math Check for Size 2XL: 14 + 30 + 14 + 30 = 88 sts ✓]**

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### YOKE SHAPING

Work raglan increases to shape the yoke.

**Rnd 1 (Increase Rnd):** *Knit to 1 st before marker, M1R, k1, sm, k1, M1L; rep from * 3 more times, knit to BOR. *(8 sts increased)*

**Rnd 2:** Knit all sts.

Repeat Rnds 1-2 a total of **32 (36, 40, 44, 48) times**.

*Change to 32" circular needle when stitches become crowded.*

**Total stitches after all increases:**
- Size S: 72 + (32 × 8) = 72 + 256 = **328 sts**
- Size M: 76 + (36 × 8) = 76 + 288 = **364 sts**
- Size L: 80 + (40 × 8) = 80 + 320 = **400 sts**
- Size XL: 84 + (44 × 8) = 84 + 352 = **436 sts**
- Size 2XL: 88 + (48 × 8) = 88 + 384 = **472 sts**

**Stitch Distribution after Yoke:**

| Section | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---------|---|---|---|----|----|
| Each Sleeve | 76 | 84 | 93 | 102 | 110 |
| Front | 88 | 98 | 107 | 116 | 126 |
| Back | 88 | 98 | 107 | 116 | 126 |
| **Total** | **328** | **364** | **400** | **436** | **472** |

**[Math Check S: 76 + 88 + 76 + 88 = 328 ✓]**  
**[Math Check M: 84 + 98 + 84 + 98 = 364 ✓]**  
**[Math Check L: 93 + 107 + 93 + 107 = 400 ✓]**  
**[Math Check XL: 102 + 116 + 102 + 116 = 436 ✓]**  
**[Math Check 2XL: 110 + 126 + 110 + 126 = 472 ✓]**

Yoke should measure approximately **7 (7.5, 8, 8.5, 9)"** from cast-on edge at center back.

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### DIVIDE FOR BODY AND SLEEVES

**Separation Rnd:**
- Remove BOR marker
- Knit across **76 (84, 93, 102, 110)** Left Sleeve sts and place on holder or waste yarn
- Remove marker
- CO **6 (8, 8, 10, 10)** sts for underarm using backward loop cast on, pm for new BOR in center of these sts
- Knit across **88 (98, 107, 116, 126)** Front sts
- Remove marker
- Place next **76 (84, 93, 102, 110)** Right Sleeve sts on holder or waste yarn
- Remove marker
- CO **6 (8, 8, 10, 10)** sts for underarm using backward loop cast on
- Knit across **88 (98, 107, 116, 126)** Back sts to BOR marker

**Body Stitch Count:**
- Size S: 88 + 6 + 88 + 6 = **188 sts**
- Size M: 98 + 8 + 98 + 8 = **212 sts**
- Size L: 107 + 8 + 107 + 8 = **230 sts**
- Size XL: 116 + 10 + 116 + 10 = **252 sts**
- Size 2XL: 126 + 10 + 126 + 10 = **272 sts**

**[Math Check - Body Circumference:]**  
**Size S: 188 sts ÷ 4.5 sts/inch = 41.8" (includes ease for underarm mobility) ✓**  
**Size M: 212 ÷ 4.5 = 47.1" ✓**  
**Size L: 230 ÷ 4.5 = 51.1" ✓**  
**Size XL: 252 ÷ 4.5 = 56" ✓**  
**Size 2XL: 272 ÷ 4.5 = 60.4" ✓**

*Note: Body circumference at underarm is intentionally larger than bust measurement to accommodate ease of movement.*

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### BODY

Continue in Stockinette stitch (knit every rnd) until body measures **13 (13.5, 14, 14.5, 15)"** from underarm, or **2"** less than desired total body length.

**Hem Ribbing:**

Change to US 6 (4 mm) 32" circular needle.

Work in 1×1 Ribbing for **2"**.

BO all sts loosely in pattern.

*Tip: Use a larger needle for bind off to ensure stretchy edge, or use Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off.*

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### SLEEVES (make 2)

Place held **76 (84, 93, 102, 110)** sleeve sts onto US