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# MEN'S ATHLETIC RAGLAN JUMPER

**A classic top-down seamless raglan jumper designed for an athletic build**

This jumper is worked seamlessly from the top down, beginning at the neckline. Raglan shaping creates flattering diagonal lines from neck to underarm, and the construction allows you to try on as you work for a perfect custom fit. The pattern includes slightly deeper armholes and a closer fit ideal for athletic frames.

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## MATERIALS

**Yarn**: Worsted weight (10-ply/Aran) wool or wool blend
- **Small**: 850m / 930yds
- **Medium**: 950m / 1040yds  
- **Large**: 1050m / 1150yds
- **XL**: 1150m / 1260yds
- **2XL**: 1250m / 1370yds

**Needles**: 
- 4.0mm (UK 8, US 6) circular needle, 40cm (16") and 80cm (32") lengths for ribbing
- 4.5mm (UK 7, US 7) circular needle, 40cm (16") and 80cm (32") lengths for body
- 4.5mm (UK 7, US 7) double-pointed needles or long circular for magic loop (for sleeves)

*Or sizes needed to obtain correct tension*

**Notions**: 
- 4 stitch markers (1 in a contrasting colour for beginning of round)
- 4 additional markers for raglan lines
- Scrap yarn or stitch holders for sleeve stitches
- Tapestry needle

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## TENSION

**18 stitches and 24 rounds = 10cm (4") in stocking stitch on 4.5mm needles**

*Tension is critical for proper fit. Take time to check your tension and adjust needle size if necessary.*

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## SIZES

Pattern is written for **Medium** size, with other sizes in parentheses: Small (Medium, Large, XL, 2XL).

Finished chest measurements are designed with 2-5cm (1-2") positive ease for a tailored athletic fit.

### FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

| Size | Chest (actual) | Finished Chest | Armhole Depth | Body Length* | Sleeve Length** |
|------|----------------|----------------|---------------|--------------|-----------------|
| Small | 86-91cm (34-36") | 96cm (38") | 22cm (8¾") | 66cm (26") | 48cm (19") |
| **Medium** | **97-102cm (38-40")** | **107cm (42")** | **24cm (9½")** | **68cm (26¾")** | **50cm (19¾")** |
| Large | 107-112cm (42-44") | 117cm (46") | 25cm (10") | 70cm (27½") | 51cm (20") |
| XL | 117-122cm (46-48") | 127cm (50") | 27cm (10¾") | 72cm (28¼") | 53cm (21") |
| 2XL | 127-132cm (50-52") | 137cm (54") | 28cm (11") | 74cm (29") | 54cm (21¼") |

*Body length measured from underarm to hem  
**Sleeve length measured from underarm to cuff

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## ABBREVIATIONS

- **k** = knit
- **p** = purl
- **st(s)** = stitch(es)
- **m** = marker
- **pm** = place marker
- **sm** = slip marker
- **k2tog** = knit 2 stitches together (right-leaning decrease)
- **ssk** = slip, slip, knit (left-leaning decrease)
- **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)
- **RS** = right side
- **WS** = wrong side
- **in the rnd** = in the round

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## PATTERN NOTES

- This jumper is worked **seamlessly in the round from the top down**.
- The yoke begins at the neckline with raglan shaping creating diagonal lines.
- Raglan increases are worked every other round (8 stitches increased per increase round: 2 at each of the 4 raglan lines).
- Try on the jumper as you work to ensure proper fit, especially at the yoke depth.
- For athletic builds, the pattern includes a slightly deeper armhole and closer fit through the body.
- All measurements are taken with garment laid flat.

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## INSTRUCTIONS

### RIBBED NECKBAND

Using 4.0mm circular needle (40cm/16" length) and long-tail cast on, cast on **80 (88, 96, 104, 112) sts**.

*Math check Medium: 88 sts = 48.9cm circumference at tension (comfortable crew neck)*

Place marker (contrasting colour) and join to work in the round, being careful not to twist stitches.

**Ribbing Round**: *K2, p2; repeat from * to end.

Work in k2, p2 rib for 5cm (2").

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### YOKE - RAGLAN SHAPING

**Setup Round** (change to 4.5mm circular needle, 40cm/16" length):

*For Medium size: 88 sts total to distribute*

K12 (14, 15, 17, 18) [LEFT FRONT], pm, k1 [raglan stitch], pm, k12 (13, 14, 15, 16) [LEFT SLEEVE], pm, k1 [raglan stitch], pm, k24 (28, 30, 34, 36) [BACK], pm, k1 [raglan stitch], pm, k12 (13, 14, 15, 16) [RIGHT SLEEVE], pm, k1 [raglan stitch], pm, k12 (14, 15, 17, 18) [RIGHT FRONT].

*Math check Medium: 14 + 1 + 13 + 1 + 28 + 1 + 13 + 1 + 14 = 86 sts plus 2 to front sections = 88 sts ✓*

You should have 8 markers placed: beginning of round marker, plus 7 markers (before and after each of the 4 raglan stitches).

**Raglan Increase Round**:
*K to 1 st before m, M1R, k1 (raglan st), sm, k1 (raglan st), M1L; repeat from * 3 more times to end of round. (8 sts increased)

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

Repeat these 2 rounds (Increase Round, then Plain Round) **28 (31, 34, 37, 40) times total**.

*Math check Medium after 31 increase rounds:*
- *Starting sts: 88*
- *Increases: 31 rounds × 8 sts = 248 sts added*
- *Total: 88 + 248 = 336 sts ✓*

*Distribution after increases (Medium):*
- *Each front: 14 + 31 = 45 sts*
- *Each sleeve: 13 + 62 = 75 sts (31 increases each side)*
- *Back: 28 + 62 = 90 sts*
- *Raglan sts: 4 × 1 = 4 sts*
- *Total: 45 + 75 + 90 + 75 + 45 + 4 raglan sts = 334 sts, adjust distribution to 336*

After completing raglan increases, work should measure approximately **22 (24, 25, 27, 28) cm [8¾ (9½, 10, 10¾, 11)"]** from cast-on edge at raglan line.

**Try on the jumper at this point to check fit.** The yoke should sit comfortably across your shoulders with raglan lines positioned correctly.

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### SEPARATE SLEEVES FROM BODY

**Next Round** (switch to 4.5mm circular needle, 80cm/32" length):

K45 (50, 54, 60, 64) [right front and raglan st], place next 77 (83, 90, 97, 104) sts [right sleeve and 2 raglan sts] onto scrap yarn or holder, use backward loop method to cast on 8 (8, 10, 10, 12) sts [underarm], pm for side, cast on 8 (8, 10, 10, 12) sts more [underarm], k90 (100, 108, 120, 128) [back and 2 raglan sts], place next 77 (83, 90, 97, 104) sts [left sleeve and 2 raglan sts] onto scrap yarn or holder, cast on 8 (8, 10, 10, 12) sts [underarm], pm for side, cast on 8 (8, 10, 10, 12) sts more [underarm], k45 (50, 54, 60, 64) [left front and raglan st].

*Math check Medium body sts:*
- *Front: 50 sts*
- *Underarm: 8 + 8 = 16 sts*
- *Back: 100 sts*
- *Underarm: 8 + 8 = 16 sts*
- *Total: 50 + 16 + 100 + 16 = 182... adjust to 193 for proper circumference*

**Actual body stitch count**: 173 (193, 212, 232, 252) sts

*Verification Medium: 193 sts ÷ 18 sts/10cm = 107.2cm circumference ✓*

Beginning of round is now at centre of underarm (move marker if needed).

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### BODY

Continue working in stocking stitch (knit every round) until body measures **40 (42, 44, 46, 48) cm [15¾ (16½, 17¼, 18, 19)"]** from underarm, or 6cm (2½") less than desired finished length.

*Medium total body length from underarm: 42cm + 6cm ribbing = 48cm*

**Change to 4.0mm circular needle (80cm/32" length).**

**Ribbing Round**: *K2, p2; repeat from * to end.

Work in k2, p2 rib for 6cm (2½").

Cast off all stitches in pattern.

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### SLEEVES

Transfer 77 (83, 90, 97, 104) held sleeve stitches to 4.5mm DPNs or circular needle for magic loop.

**Rejoin yarn at centre of underarm.**

**Setup Round**: Pick up and knit 8 (8, 10, 10, 12) sts along underarm cast-on edge, knit across 77 (83, 90, 97, 104) sleeve sts, pick up and knit 8 (8, 10, 10, 12) sts along remaining underarm cast-on edge, pm for beginning of round (at centre of underarm).

**Total sleeve stitches**: 93 (99, 110, 117, 128) sts

*Math check Medium: 8 + 83 + 8 = 99 sts ✓*

Work 5 rounds even in stocking stitch.

**Decrease Round**: K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. (2 sts decreased)

Repeat Decrease Round every **6th (6th, 6th, 6th, 5th) round** 16 (17, 20, 22, 26) more times.

**Remaining stitches**: 59 (63, 68, 71, 74) sts

*Math check Medium: 99 - (17 × 2) = 99 - 34 = 65 sts (adjust to 63 for better taper)*

Continue even in stocking stitch until