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# Men’s Beginner Raglan Pullover (Top-Down)
**Machine**: Bulky Gauge (9mm) (e.g., Brother KH260, Silver Reed SK155)
**Yarn**: Worsted Weight (approx. 200m/100g)
**Tension**: 
- Main Body: T6 or T7 (to achieve gauge)
- Ribbing: T4 (Main Bed/Ribber)
**Gauge**: 16 sts and 22 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Stockinette

### SIZING CHART (Finished Chest)
- **Small (S)**: 36" (91.5 cm)
- **Medium (M)**: 40" (101.5 cm)
- **Large (L)**: 44" (112 cm)
- **XL**: 48" (122 cm)
- **2XL**: 52" (132 cm)

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### 1. BACK
**Setup**: COL. Set RC to 000.
**Cast On**: Using waste yarn and ravel cord, cast on for neck width:
- **S**: 24 sts (L12 to R12)
- **M**: 26 sts (L13 to R13)
- **L**: 28 sts (L14 to R14)
- **XL**: 30 sts (L15 to R15)
- **2XL**: 32 sts (L16 to R16)

**Yoke Shaping**:
Knit 2 rows (RC 002).
*Increase Row*: Use a 2-needle transfer tool to move the outer 2 stitches outward by 1 needle on both ends (L and R). Fill the empty needle with the heel of the stitch from the row below (Fully Fashioned Increase).
- **RC 002 - End of Yoke**: Repeat the increase row every 2nd row.
- **Stop when RC reaches**: 
  - **S**: RC 48 (Total sts: 72)
  - **M**: RC 54 (Total sts: 80)
  - **L**: RC 60 (Total sts: 88)
  - **XL**: RC 66 (Total sts: 96)
  - **2XL**: RC 72 (Total sts: 104)

**Body**:
Continue knitting straight (no more increases) until the desired length from underarm.
- **Length**: Approx 15" (38 cm) or RC 82 from underarm.
**Hem Ribbing**:
- Transfer every other stitch to the ribber (if using) or work a mock rib by latching up. 
- Change to Tension 4. Knit 2" (5 cm) of 1x1 ribbing.
- **Bind Off**: Latch tool bind off loosely.

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### 2. FRONT
**Setup**: The Front is worked exactly like the Back but with a neck scoop.
**Cast On**: Same as Back.
**Yoke Shaping & Neck Scoop**:
- Begin Raglan increases every 2nd row as per Back.
- **AT THE SAME TIME**, at RC 002, use "Hold" (H/Russell Lever) to shape the neck.
- Put the center 10 (12, 14, 16, 18) stitches into Hold (E position).
- Work each side of the neck separately, taking 1 stitch out of hold every 2 rows until all stitches are in work.
- Once the neck scoop is complete (approx. RC 12-16), continue the raglan increases until the RC and stitch count match the Back.
**Body & Hem**: Work exactly as Back.

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### 3. SLEEVES (Make 2)
**Setup**: COL. RC 000.
**Cast On**: Using waste yarn, cast on:
- **S/M/L**: 10 sts (L5 to R5)
- **XL/2XL**: 12 sts (L6 to R6)

**Raglan Shaping**:
- Repeat the Fully Fashioned Increase every 2nd row (just like the Back yoke).
- **Stop when RC reaches**:
  - **S**: RC 48 (Total sts: 58)
  - **M**: RC 54 (Total sts: 64)
  - **L**: RC 60 (Total sts: 70)
  - **XL**: RC 66 (Total sts: 78)
  - **2XL**: RC 72 (Total sts: 84)

**Sleeve Taper**:
- **RC Checkpoint**: Reset RC to 000 at the underarm.
- Knit straight for 4 rows.
- Decrease 1 st at each end every 6th (6th, 5th, 4th, 4th) row until 36 (38, 40, 42, 44) stitches remain.
- Continue straight until sleeve length from underarm reaches 18" (46 cm) or desired length.
**Cuff Ribbing**:
- T4. Work 2.5" (6 cm) of 1x1 ribbing.
- Bind off loosely.

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### 4. FINISHING
**1. Raglan Seams**:
- Join the 4 raglan seams using a mattress stitch. Note: The diagonal lines should match stitch-for-stitch.
**2. Neckband**:
- With the right side facing, pick up the stitches around the neckline onto the machine needles.
- **Sizing**: Approx. 72 - 84 stitches depending on size.
- Knit 1" (2.5 cm) of 1x1 ribbing at T4.
- Knit 1 row at T10 (Loosest tension).
- Bind off using the latch tool. 
- Fold the neckband in half to the inside and hem loosely for a professional "double neck" look (optional).
**3. Side and Sleeve Seams**:
- Sew the side seams and sleeve seams in one continuous motion using mattress stitch.
**4. Steaming**:
- Lightly steam the seams to flatten them. Do not press the iron onto the ribbing to maintain elasticity.

**Math Validation (Size L)**:
- Start Neck: 28 sts.
- Yoke: RC 60 (30 increase rows). 
- 28 + (30 x 2) = 88 stitches.
- 88 stitches / 4 sts per inch = 22 inches (Half chest).
- 22" x 2 = 44" Finished Chest. **Verified.**