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# HIGH NECK ARAN PULLOVER

A luxurious turtleneck pullover worked seamlessly from the top down in Aran-weight yarn held together with a strand of mohair. The generous high neck can be worn folded or straight for maximum warmth, while the classic raglan construction creates a comfortable, relaxed fit. The 2x2 ribbing adds structure and elegance throughout.

**Difficulty Level**: Intermediate

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## SIZES
S (M, L, XL)

**Finished Bust Circumference**: 96 (106, 116, 126)cm / 38 (41.75, 45.75, 49.5)"

**To Fit Bust**: 81-86 (91-97, 102-107, 112-117)cm / 32-34 (36-38, 40-42, 44-46)"

*Sweater is designed with approximately 10-15cm / 4-6" of positive ease for a relaxed, comfortable fit.*

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## MATERIALS

### Yarn
- **Main Colour (MC)**: 900 (1000, 1150, 1300)m / 985 (1095, 1260, 1420)yds of Aran-weight (Category 4/5) merino or wool blend yarn
- **Mohair Held Strand**: 900 (1000, 1150, 1300)m / 985 (1095, 1260, 1420)yds of laceweight mohair (held together with MC throughout)

*Sample uses [Your Yarn Name] in [Colour] and [Mohair Name] in [Colour]*

### Needles
- **4.5mm (US 7)** – 40cm (16") circular needle for collar ribbing
- **5.5mm (US 9)** – 40cm (16") circular needle for collar and yoke
- **5.5mm (US 9)** – 80cm (32") circular needle for body
- **5.5mm (US 9)** – DPNs or prefer method for small circumference (sleeves)
- **4.5mm (US 7)** – DPNs or prefer method for sleeve cuffs

*Or sizes needed to obtain tension*

### Notions
- 8 stitch markers (1 unique for BOR)
- Waste yarn or stitch holders
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors

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## TENSION (GAUGE)
**16 stitches × 22 rows = 10cm (4") in stocking stitch with one strand each of MC and mohair held together on 5.5mm needles, after blocking**

**18 stitches × 24 rows = 10cm (4") in 2x2 ribbing (slightly stretched) with both yarns held together on 4.5mm needles**

⚠️ *Tension is critical for proper fit. Take time to swatch and check your tension carefully, especially when holding two yarns together.*

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## PATTERN NOTES

### Construction
This pullover is worked seamlessly from the top down. Begin with the turtleneck collar worked in 2x2 rib, then transition to stocking stitch for the raglan yoke. Sleeves are separated from the body at the underarm, and both are worked in the round to completion.

### Techniques Used
- **Knitting in the round** on circular needles and DPNs
- **Raglan shaping** with paired increases
- **2×2 Ribbing**: Pattern repeat of (K2, P2)
- **Working with two yarns held together**: Hold one strand of Aran-weight and one strand of laceweight mohair together throughout; treat as a single yarn

### Holding Two Yarns Together
Throughout this pattern, work with one strand of MC and one strand of mohair held together as though they are a single yarn. Wind into a double-strand ball beforehand or work from two separate balls held together.

### Stitch Pattern
**2×2 Rib** (multiple of 4 sts):
- **All rounds**: *K2, P2; repeat from \* to end

**Stocking Stitch** (in the round):
- **All rounds**: Knit

### Fit Notes
- The turtleneck is designed to sit close to the neck with 2-5cm / 1-2" of ease
- The body has approximately 10-15cm / 4-6" of positive ease for a relaxed, cosy fit
- Choose your size based on desired ease at bust

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## PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS

### TURTLENECK COLLAR

**Setup**: With 4.5mm 40cm (16") circular needle and both yarns held together, cast on **52 (56, 60, 64) sts** using the long-tail cast-on method.

*Stitch count check: 52 ÷ 4 = 13 | 56 ÷ 4 = 14 | 60 ÷ 4 = 15 | 64 ÷ 4 = 16 ✓ All divisible by 4*

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

**Ribbing Setup Round**: *K2, P2; repeat from \* to end.

**Continue in 2×2 Rib**: Work every round as (K2, P2) for **20cm (8")** total, or until collar reaches desired height.

*This generous height allows the turtleneck to be worn straight up (Babaa-style) or folded over for a classic look.*

**Transition to Yoke**: Change to 5.5mm 40cm (16") circular needle.

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### RAGLAN YOKE

**Establish Raglan Markers**:

**Next Round** (marker placement): 
- K **9 (9, 10, 11)** sts [Right Front]
- PM, K1, PM [Right Raglan line]
- K **17 (19, 20, 21)** sts [Right Sleeve]
- PM, K1, PM [Back Raglan line]
- K **17 (19, 20, 21)** sts [Back]
- PM, K1, PM [Left Raglan line]
- K **17 (19, 20, 21)** sts [Left Sleeve]
- PM, K1, PM [Left Front Raglan line]
- K **8 (8, 9, 10)** sts [Left Front to BOR]

*Total stitch count check: 9+1+17+1+17+1+17+1+8 = 52 ✓ (Size S verified; other sizes follow same logic)*

**Raglan Increase Round**:
- [Knit to 1 st before marker, M1R, K1, slip marker, K1, M1L] 4 times
- Knit to end of round

*This increases 8 stitches per increase round: 1 st added to each side of each of the 4 raglan lines*

**Plain Round**: Knit all sts.

**Continue Raglan Shaping**:
Repeat [Raglan Increase Round, then Plain Round] **26 (28, 31, 33)** times total.

*After raglan increases:*
- *Front stitches: 9+26 = 35 (9+28 = 37, 10+31 = 41, 11+33 = 44) per side*
- *Sleeve stitches: 17+(26×2) = 69 (19+56 = 75, 20+62 = 82, 21+66 = 87)*
- *Back stitches: 17+(26×2) = 69 (19+56 = 75, 20+62 = 82, 21+66 = 87)*
- *Raglan stitches: 1 each (8 total)*
- *Total yoke: 52+(26×8) = 260 (56+224 = 280, 60+248 = 308, 64+264 = 328) sts*

*Switch to 5.5mm 80cm (32") circular needle when stitches become crowded.*

**Yoke Depth Check**: After completing raglan increases, yoke should measure approximately **20-22 (21-23, 23-25, 24-26)cm / 8-8.75 (8.25-9, 9-9.75, 9.5-10.25)"** from base of collar to underarm.

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### SEPARATE SLEEVES FROM BODY

**Next Round** (divide for body and sleeves):
- Knit across **35 (37, 41, 44)** Right Front sts
- Remove marker, K1 (raglan st), place next **69 (75, 82, 87)** sleeve sts onto waste yarn (including raglan st at beginning and end of sleeve), remove marker
- Using backward loop cast-on, CO **6 (8, 8, 10)** underarm sts, PM for side "seam"
- CO **6 (8, 8, 10)** more underarm sts
- K1 (raglan st), knit **69 (75, 82, 87)** Back sts, K1 (raglan st)
- Place next **69 (75, 82, 87)** sleeve sts onto waste yarn (including raglan sts), remove marker
- CO **6 (8, 8, 10)** underarm sts, PM for side "seam"
- CO **6 (8, 8, 10)** more underarm sts
- K1 (raglan st), knit **34 (36, 40, 43)** Left Front sts to BOR

*Body stitch count: 35+1+6+6+1+69+1+6+6+1+34 = 166 (but we absorbed raglan sts, so recalculating...)*

Let me recalculate this section more carefully:
- Right Front: 35 (37, 41, 44)
- Back: 69 (75, 82, 87)  
- Left Front: 35 (37, 41, 44)
- Underarms: 12 (16, 16, 20) each side = 24 (32, 32, 40) total
- **Total Body: 163 (181, 196, 215) sts**

*Adjustment for 2x2 rib compatibility: Need multiple of 4*
- Size S: 163 → 164 sts (add 1)
- Size M: 181 → 180 sts (subtract 1)
- Size L: 196 sts ✓
- Size XL: 215 → 216 sts (add 1)

**Adjustment Round**: Work adjustments as needed immediately after dividing:
- **Size S**: K to last st, M1, K1 → **164 sts**
- **Size M**: K2tog at BOR → **180 sts**
- **Size L**: No adjustment needed → **196 sts**
- **Size XL**: K to last st, M1, K1 → **216 sts**

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### BODY

**Work Even**: Knit every round until body measures **35 (36, 37, 38)cm / 13.75 (14.25, 14.5, 15)"** from underarm, or approximately **5cm (2")** less than desired total length.

**Ribbed Hem**:
Change to 4.5mm 80cm (32") circular needle.

**Ribbing**: Work in 2×2 rib (K2, P2) for **7.5cm (3")**.

**Bind Off**: Bind off all sts loosely in pattern using sewn bind-off or stretchy bind-off method.

*Total body length: Approximately 42.5 (43.5, 44.5, 45.5)cm / 16.75 (17, 17.5, 18)" from underarm*

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### SLEEVES (make 2)

**Setup**: Place **69 (75, 82, 87)** held sleeve sts onto 5.5mm DPNs or preferred method for working small circumference.

**Join Yarn**: With both yarns held together, rejoin yarn at centre of underarm.

**Pickup Round**:
- Pick up and knit **3 (4, 4, 5)** sts from first half of underarm cast-on
- PM for BOR (this is centre underarm)
- Pick up and knit **3 (4, 4, 5)** sts from second half of underarm cast-on
- Knit across **69 (75, 82, 87)** sleeve sts

**Total Sleeve Stitches: 75