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# Cosy Turtleneck Yoke Pullover

A beginner-friendly, seamless top-down raglan pullover featuring a warm, foldover turtleneck. Worked in worsted weight yarn with simple k2p2 ribbing and straightforward raglan increases — perfect for your first sweater!

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## Sizes

Small (Medium, Large, XL, 2XL)
- To fit bust: 86–91 (96–102, 107–112, 117–122, 127–132) cm / 34–36 (38–40, 42–44, 46–48, 50–52)"
- Finished bust: 91 (101, 112, 122, 132) cm / 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)"
- Positive ease: approx. 5–10 cm / 2–4"

Sample shown in size Medium.

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## Materials

**Yarn:** Worsted weight (Aran) yarn, approx. 100m / 109 yds per 50g
- Quantities: 900 (1000, 1150, 1300, 1450) m / 985 (1095, 1260, 1420, 1585) yds
- Recommended fibres: soft merino, merino/alpaca blend, or merino/cashmere blend (essential for neck comfort — avoid scratchy wool or mohair)

**Needles:**
- 5 mm (UK 6 / US 8) — 60 cm circular needle for body and yoke
- 5 mm (UK 6 / US 8) — 80 cm circular needle for body
- 5 mm (UK 6 / US 8) — DPNs or short circular for sleeves
- 4.5 mm (UK 7 / US 7) — 40 cm circular for neck ribbing (smaller needle gives structure)

**Notions:**
- 4 stitch markers (1 unique for beginning of round)
- 2 waste yarn holders (for underarm stitches)
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors

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## Tension (Gauge)

20 sts × 28 rounds = 10 cm / 4" in stocking stitch in the round on 5 mm needles, after blocking.

**Please take time to check your tension — it determines the fit of your finished sweater.**

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## Abbreviations

- k — knit
- p — purl
- st(s) — stitch(es)
- st st — stocking stitch (knit every round)
- rnd — round
- k2tog — knit 2 stitches together
- m1L — make 1 left (lift bar between stitches from front to back, knit through back loop)
- m1R — make 1 right (lift bar between stitches from back to front, knit through front loop)
- pm — place marker
- sm — slip marker
- BOR — beginning of round
- rep — repeat

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## Construction Notes

This jumper is worked seamlessly from the top down. You will:
1. Cast on for the turtleneck and work 6" of k2p2 ribbing
2. Increase to yoke stitch count and place raglan markers
3. Work raglan increases until reaching the underarms
4. Separate body and sleeves
5. Work the body in the round to a ribbed hem
6. Pick up and work each sleeve to a ribbed cuff

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## Pattern

### Turtleneck

With 4.5 mm 40 cm circular needle, cast on 80 (84, 88, 92, 96) sts using a stretchy cast-on (long-tail works well). Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist. Place unique marker for BOR.

**Rib rnd:** *k2, p2; rep from * to end.

Work in k2p2 rib as set for 15 cm / 6" (folds over into a classic turtleneck).

*Tip: For a mockneck instead, work only 8 cm / 3" of ribbing.*

### Transition to Yoke

Change to 5 mm 60 cm circular needle.

**Increase rnd:** Knit, increasing 16 (20, 24, 28, 32) sts evenly around using m1L. — 96 (104, 112, 120, 128) sts.

*Maths check: 80+16=96 ✓, 84+20=104 ✓, 88+24=112 ✓, 92+28=120 ✓, 96+32=128 ✓.*

### Place Raglan Markers

**Set-up rnd:** k15 (16, 18, 19, 21) [back], pm, k2 [right sleeve start], k29 (32, 34, 38, 40), pm, k2 [right front start], k15 (16, 18, 19, 21) [front], pm, k2, k29 (32, 34, 38, 40), pm — BOR marker is already in place.

Wait — let's set this up more clearly. The 4 raglan markers divide your work into Back, Right Sleeve, Front, Left Sleeve.

**Simplified set-up rnd:** 
- k14 (15, 17, 18, 20) — back
- pm, k20 (22, 22, 24, 24) — right sleeve
- pm, k28 (30, 34, 36, 40) — front
- pm, k20 (22, 22, 24, 24) — left sleeve
- pm (this is also BOR — slip the original BOR marker off, then continue)
- k14 (15, 17, 18, 20) — back (second half)

*Check: 14+20+28+20+14 = 96 ✓ (S); 15+22+30+22+15 = 104 ✓ (M); 17+22+34+22+17 = 112 ✓ (L); 18+24+36+24+18 = 120 ✓ (XL); 20+24+40+24+20 = 128 ✓ (2XL).*

Your stitches are now divided: Back = 28 (30, 34, 36, 40), Right Sleeve = 20 (22, 22, 24, 24), Front = 28 (30, 34, 36, 40), Left Sleeve = 20 (22, 22, 24, 24).

### Raglan Yoke

**Increase rnd:** *Knit to 1 st before marker, m1R, k1, sm, k1, m1L; rep from * 3 more times, knit to end of round. (8 sts increased — one either side of each marker)

**Plain rnd:** Knit all sts, slipping markers as you come to them.

Repeat these 2 rounds 20 (22, 24, 26, 28) more times — that is, 21 (23, 25, 27, 29) increase rounds total.

**Stitch count after yoke:**
- 96 (104, 112, 120, 128) + (21 × 8) = 96 + 168 = 264 sts (S)
- 104 + (23 × 8) = 104 + 184 = 288 sts (M)
- 112 + (25 × 8) = 112 + 200 = 312 sts (L)
- 120 + (27 × 8) = 120 + 216 = 336 sts (XL)
- 128 + (29 × 8) = 128 + 232 = 360 sts (2XL)

Total: **264 (288, 312, 336, 360) sts**

Yoke depth measured from base of neck ribbing should be approximately 19 (20, 22, 23, 25) cm / 7.5 (8, 8.5, 9, 10)". Try on as you go — the yoke should reach your underarms.

**Stitch distribution after yoke:**
- Back: 70 (76, 84, 90, 98) sts
- Each Sleeve: 62 (68, 72, 78, 82) sts
- Front: 70 (76, 84, 90, 98) sts

*Check: 70+62+70+62 = 264 ✓ (S); 76+68+76+68 = 288 ✓ (M); 84+72+84+72 = 312 ✓ (L); 90+78+90+78 = 336 ✓ (XL); 98+82+98+82 = 360 ✓ (2XL).*

### Separate Sleeves and Body

**Separation rnd:** 
- Knit across back: 70 (76, 84, 90, 98) sts
- Place next 62 (68, 72, 78, 82) sleeve sts on waste yarn
- Cast on 10 (12, 14, 16, 18) sts for underarm using backwards loop, pm for new BOR side marker
- Knit across front: 70 (76, 84, 90, 98) sts
- Place next 62 (68, 72, 78, 82) sleeve sts on waste yarn
- Cast on 10 (12, 14, 16, 18) sts for underarm
- Knit to end (back).

**Body stitch count:** 70 + 70 + 10 + 10 = 180 (200, 220, 240, 260) sts.

*Check finished bust: 180 sts ÷ 20 sts per 10cm = 90 cm / approx. 36" ✓ (S). 200÷20×10 = 100cm/40" ✓ (M). 220÷20×10 = 110cm/44" ✓ (L). 240÷20×10 = 120cm/48" ✓ (XL). 260÷20×10 = 130cm/52" ✓ (2XL).*

### Body

Switch to 80 cm circular needle when comfortable. Work in st st (knit every round) until body measures 30 (32, 32, 34, 34) cm / 12 (12.5, 12.5, 13.5, 13.5)" from underarm, or 5 cm / 2" short of desired total length.

**Hem ribbing:** Work k2p2 rib for 5 cm / 2".

Cast off loosely in pattern.

### Sleeves (make 2 alike)

Transfer 62 (68, 72, 78, 82) held sleeve sts to 5 mm DPNs or short circular.

Beginning at centre of underarm, pick up and knit 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) sts along cast-on underarm, knit across sleeve sts, pick up and knit 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) sts along remaining underarm. Pm for BOR.

**Sleeve stitch count:** 62 + 10 = 72 (80, 86, 94, 100) sts.

Knit 6 rounds.

**Decrease rnd:** k1, k2tog, knit to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. (2 sts decreased)

Repeat decrease rnd every 8th (7th, 6th, 6th, 5th) round 8 (10, 12, 14, 16) more times — 54 (58, 60, 64, 66) sts remain.

Continue in st st until sleeve measures 38 (40, 42, 43, 44) cm / 15 (15.5, 16.5, 17, 17.5)" from underarm, or 6 cm / 2.5" short of desired total sleeve length.

**Cuff ribbing:** Work k2p2 rib for 6 cm / 2.5".

Cast off loosely in pattern.

Repeat for second sleeve.

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## Finishing

1. Weave in all ends using a tapestry needle.
2. Soak the finished jumper in lukewarm water with wool wash for 20 minutes.
3. Gently squeeze out excess water (do not wring) and roll in a towel.
4. Lay flat to dry, gently shaping to measurements.
5. Allow to dry completely before wearing.

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## Finished Measurements Summary

| Measurement | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust (cm) | 91 | 101 | 112 | 122 | 132 |
| Bust (") | 36 | 40 | 44 | 48 | 52 |
| Yoke depth (cm) | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 25 |
| Body length from underarm (cm) | 35 | 37 | 37 | 39 | 39 |
| Sleeve length (cm) | 44 | 46 | 48 | 49 | 50 |
| Neck circumference (cm) | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 |

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## Designer Notes

- **Yarn choice matters most for the neck.** Choose the softest yarn you can afford — your neck will thank you.
- **Try on as you go.** The beauty of top-down construction is you can check fit at every stage.
- **The turtleneck folds over.** It will measure 15 cm / 6" total but appear as 7.5 cm / 3" when worn (folded in half).
- **For a mockneck variation:** work only 8 cm / 3" of neck ribbing.
- **For an oversized look:** make one size larger than you'd normally choose.

Enjoy your cosy new turtleneck! 🧶