Type

Knitting

Difficulty

intermediate

Planning

1. **Design Strategy**: Men's DK raglan pullover (seamless top-down in the round) adapted from template to honour top-down circular request on 60/80 cm needles. User's "set-in" converted to raglan (only practical seamless top-down method for intermediate level; true set-in requires seaming/short-row caps). Crew neck, 1x1 rib, standard 4" ease, technique explanations included. 2. **Construction Plan**: Cast on crew neck, rib, raglan increases (M1L/M1R) every other rnd to yoke depth, separate sleeves, work body and sleeves downward in rnds with rib trims. 3. **Quality Assurance**: - Neck circumference vs cast-on balanced for fit. - Stitch counts match tension and ease exactly at every stage. - Exact rnd counts given; measurement checkpoints added for length. 4. **Final Calculations**: Tension 16 sts × 22 rnds = 10 cm on 6 mm. Sizes finished chest 97.5 (107.5, 117.5, 127.5, 137.5) cm. CO 64 (72, 80, 88, 96) sts. Medium (user focus) body 172 sts, 28 raglan inc rnds, UA CO 6 sts.

Verification

[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS] 1. **Completeness**: All raglan template sections present (yarn, needles, tension, sizes, notes, glossary, full yoke-to-sleeve instructions, finishing). Tally page + technique explanations added per user. PDF-ready formatting. 2. **Consistency**: Medium CO 72 → after 28 inc rnds FB=160, +12 UA=172 body (107.5 cm) ✓; sleeves 12+56=68 +6=74 sts ✓. All sizes scale identically. Row/rnd maths use 22 rnds/10 cm. 3. **Constraints**: User Medium 38" chest, top-down in rnd on 60/80 cm, 4.5/6 mm, 1x1 rib, exact counts, technique explainer, tally page all satisfied. Set-in request adapted (noted) because pure set-in cannot stay fully seamless top-down without advanced short-row caps beyond intermediate. 4. **Safety**: All arithmetic re-checked; no negative sts, even divisions for 1x1 rib, inc totals divisible by 4. Ease +4" consistent. No exploit/malware content. 5. **Fix before writing**: Sleeve upper ease confirmed comfortable (+6 cm); yoke depth 25.5 cm for Medium accepted as standard raglan (longer than set-in). Neck 45 cm OK under rib pull-in. Numbers locked for pattern.

Pattern

MEN’S SEAMLESS RAGLAN PULLOVER

Top-Down In-the-Round DK Sweater

Skill Level: Intermediate
Construction: Seamless top-down raglan worked entirely in the round (no seaming).
Note on sleeves: You requested set-in sleeves. True set-in sleeves are normally worked flat and seamed. To keep the garment 100 % seamless and top-down on circular needles as specified, this pattern uses classic raglan construction (diagonal lines from neck to underarm). The fit is comparable and is the standard intermediate method for circular top-down sweaters.

SIZES

To fit chest: 86–91 (96–101, 106–112, 117–122, 127–132) cm / 34–36 (38–40, 42–44, 46–48, 50–52)"
Sample size shown in instructions: Medium (to fit 38–40" / 96–101 cm chest)
Finished chest circumference: 97.5 (107.5, 117.5, 127.5, 137.5) cm / 38½ (42¼, 46¼, 50¼, 54¼)"
Finished length (back neck to hem): 68 (70, 72, 74, 76) cm
Upper arm: 41 (46, 51, 56, 61) cm
Positive ease: approx. 10 cm / 4"

Instructions are written for sizes S (M, L, XL, 2XL). When only one number is given it applies to all sizes.

YARN

DK weight yarn (approx. 100 m / 50 g)
1000 (1100, 1250, 1400, 1550) m / 1090 (1200, 1370, 1530, 1695) yd
Example: 10 (11, 13, 14, 16) balls

NEEDLES & NOTIONS

4.5 mm circular needle, 60 cm long (ribbing, neckband, cuffs)
6 mm circular needle, 60 cm long (sleeves & upper yoke)
6 mm circular needle, 80 cm long (body)
Stitch markers (4 contrasting + 1 unique for beginning of round)
Stitch holders or waste yarn
Tapestry needle
Row counter (recommended)

TENSION (GAUGE)

16 sts and 22 rounds = 10 cm / 4" over stocking stitch on 6 mm needles after blocking.
Check your tension carefully. Change needle size if necessary to obtain correct tension.

ABBREVIATIONS (UK English)

k – knit
p – purl
st(s) – stitch(es)
rnd(s) – round(s)
pm – place marker
sm – slip marker
rm – remove marker
M1L – make 1 left (lift strand between sts from front to back, k through back loop)
M1R – make 1 right (lift strand between sts from back to front, k through front loop)
k2tog – knit 2 together (right-leaning decrease)
ssk – slip, slip, knit (left-leaning decrease)
yfwd – yarn forward (bring yarn to front between needles – used before a purl or as a decorative yarn-over increase)
k1tbl – knit 1 through back loop (insert right needle into back of st and knit – twists the stitch)
RS / WS – right side / wrong side
st st – stocking stitch (knit every round when working in the round)

TECHNIQUE EXPLANATIONS

Yarn Forward (yfwd): Bring the yarn between the needle tips to the front of the work. If the next stitch is a purl, simply purl it. If used as an increase, the yfwd creates a decorative hole (yarn-over). In this pattern yfwd is only used inside 1×1 rib when moving from knit to purl.

K1tbl (knit 1 through back loop): Insert the right-hand needle into the back leg of the stitch on the left-hand needle (from right to left) and wrap the yarn as normal to knit. This twists the stitch and is used to tighten rib edges or close small gaps.

M1L / M1R (raglan increases):

M1R (before marker): Insert left needle under the horizontal strand from back to front; knit into the front of this loop.
M1L (after marker): Insert left needle under the horizontal strand from front to back; knit into the back of this loop.
These create neat, almost invisible increases that form the classic raglan diagonal lines.

Short-row shaping (optional but recommended for better neck fit): Work to the indicated point, wrap & turn (or use German short rows), then hide wraps on subsequent rounds.

PATTERN BEGINS

NECKBAND

With 4.5 mm / 60 cm circular needle, cast on 64 (72, 80, 88, 96) sts using a stretchy cast-on (e.g. long-tail).
Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist. Place unique marker for beginning of round (BOR).

Rib rnd: *K1, p1; rep from * to end.
Work 1×1 rib for 8 rnds (approx. 3.5 cm).

Change to 6 mm / 60 cm circular needle.

SET-UP FOR RAGLAN

Set-up rnd:
K22 (24, 26, 28, 30) (Back), pm,
k10 (12, 14, 16, 18) (Right Sleeve), pm,
k22 (24, 26, 28, 30) (Front), pm,
k10 (12, 14, 16, 18) (Left Sleeve).
BOR marker is already in place (4 raglan markers + BOR).
Total: 64 (72, 80, 88, 96) sts.

OPTIONAL BACK-NECK SHORT ROWS (recommended)

Short Row 1 (RS): K to 2 sts before first sleeve marker, wrap & turn.
Short Row 2 (WS): P to 2 sts before next sleeve marker, wrap & turn.
Short Row 3: K to 4 sts before previous wrap, wrap & turn.
Short Row 4: P to 4 sts before previous wrap, wrap & turn.
Next rnd: Knit all sts, picking up and knitting wraps together with their sts. Resume working in the round.

YOKE – RAGLAN INCREASES

Inc rnd:
*K to 1 st before marker, M1R, k1, sm, k1, M1L; rep from * 3 more times, k to end.
(8 sts increased – 2 per raglan line)

Next rnd: Knit.

Repeat the last 2 rnds 24 (27, 29, 31, 34) more times
(i.e. total of 25 (28, 30, 32, 35) increase rounds).

Stitch count after all increases:
Back & Front combined: 144 (160, 172, 184, 200) sts
Each Sleeve: 60 (68, 74, 80, 88) sts
Total sts: 264 (296, 320, 344, 376) sts

Work even in st st (knit every rnd) if needed until yoke measures
22 (25.5, 27, 29, 31) cm / 8¾ (10, 10¾, 11½, 12¼)" from cast-on edge, measured at centre Back.
(Most sizes will already be at or very near depth after the increase rounds; Medium = 56 rnds ≈ 25.5 cm.)

DIVIDE BODY & SLEEVES

Division rnd:
K across Back to first marker, rm,
place next 60 (68, 74, 80, 88) Right Sleeve sts onto holder or waste yarn, rm,
cast on 6 (6, 8, 10, 10) underarm sts,
k across Front to next marker, rm,
place next 60 (68, 74, 80, 88) Left Sleeve sts onto holder, rm,
cast on 6 (6, 8, 10, 10) underarm sts,
k to end of rnd (Back).

Body now has 156 (172, 188, 204, 220) sts.
Place BOR marker at centre of underarm cast-on (or leave at original BOR and adjust).
Change to 6 mm / 80 cm circular needle when comfortable.

BODY

Work even in stocking stitch (knit every round) until body measures
40 (41, 42, 43, 44) cm / 15¾ (16¼, 16½, 17, 17¼)" from underarm, or 5 cm less than desired total length.

Hem ribbing:
Change to 4.5 mm / 80 cm (or 60 cm) circular needle.
Rib rnd: *K1, p1; rep from * to end.
Work 1×1 rib for 12 rnds (approx. 5 cm).
Cast off loosely in rib (use a larger needle or tubular cast-off for stretch).

SLEEVES (make 2)

Return 60 (68, 74, 80, 88) held sleeve sts to 6 mm / 60 cm circular needle.
With RS facing, starting at centre of underarm, pick up and knit 3 (3, 4, 5, 5) sts from underarm cast-on,
knit across sleeve sts,
pick up and knit 3 (3, 4, 5, 5) remaining underarm sts.
Join to work in the round. Place BOR marker.
Total sleeve sts: 66 (74, 82, 90, 98) sts.

Work 8 rnds even in st st.

Decrease rnd: K1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. (2 sts dec)

Work decrease rnd every 8th (7th, 6th, 6th, 5th) rnd 11 (13, 15, 17, 19) more times.
Sts remaining: 42 (46, 50, 54, 58) sts.

Continue even (if necessary) until sleeve measures
48 (49, 50, 51, 52) cm / 19 (19¼, 19¾, 20, 20½)" from underarm, or 5 cm less than desired length.

Cuff:
Change to 4.5 mm needle.
Rib rnd: *K1, p1; rep from * to end.
Work 12 rnds of 1×1 rib.
Cast off loosely in rib.

FINISHING

Weave in all ends neatly on WS.
Block flat to measurements given, pinning raglan lines straight.
Sew any small underarm gaps with mattress stitch if needed.
Optional: work a round of slip-stitch crochet or duplicate stitch to reinforce underarms.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS CHECK (after blocking)

Chest: 97.5 (107.5, 117.5, 127.5, 137.5) cm
Yoke depth (neck to underarm): 22 (25.5, 27, 29, 31) cm
Body length underarm to hem: 45 (46, 47, 48, 49) cm
Sleeve length underarm to cuff: 53 (54, 55, 56, 57) cm

TALLY & TRACKING SHEETS

(Print this page separately and keep beside your knitting)

YOKE INCREASE TALLY – Medium (28 increase rounds)

Tick each completed pair (Inc rnd + plain rnd). Target = 28.

#	Inc rnd done	Plain rnd done	Running total sts	Notes
1	☐	☐	80
2	☐	☐	88
3	☐	☐	96
4	☐	☐	104
5	☐	☐	112
6	☐	☐	120
7	☐	☐	128
8	☐	☐	136
9	☐	☐	144
10	☐	☐	152
11	☐	☐	160
12	☐	☐	168
13	☐	☐	176
14	☐	☐	184
15	☐	☐	192
16	☐	☐	200
17	☐	☐	208
18	☐	☐	216
19	☐	☐	224
20	☐	☐	232
21	☐	☐	240
22	☐	☐	248
23	☐	☐	256
24	☐	☐	264
25	☐	☐	272
26	☐	☐	280
27	☐	☐	288
28	☐	☐	296	Yoke complete – divide now

BODY LENGTH TALLY – Medium

Work 90 rnds even after division for 41 cm body (before rib).
(Or measure 41 cm.)

Rounds completed	10	20	30	40	50	60	70	80	90
Tick	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐

Hem rib: 12 rnds ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

SLEEVE DECREASE TALLY – Medium (14 decrease rounds total)

Start 74 sts. Dec every 7th rnd.

Dec #	Rnds since last dec	Sts left	Tick
1	8 even + dec	72	☐
2	7 even + dec	70	☐
3	7 even + dec	68	☐
4	7 even + dec	66	☐
5	7 even + dec	64	☐
6	7 even + dec	62	☐
7	7 even + dec	60	☐
8	7 even + dec	58	☐
9	7 even + dec	56	☐
10	7 even + dec	54	☐
11	7 even + dec	52	☐
12	7 even + dec	50	☐
13	7 even + dec	48	☐
14	7 even + dec	46	☐

Cuff rib 12 rnds: ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

(Repeat identical sleeve tally for second sleeve.)

HOW TO MAKE YOUR PDF

Copy the entire pattern (from title through both tally sheets) into a word processor (Word, Google Docs, Pages).
Set page size to A4, margins 1.5 cm.
Insert a page break before “TALLY & TRACKING SHEETS”.
Export / Save As PDF.
Print double-sided if desired; keep the tally page beside you while knitting.

Enjoy your new sweater!
Pattern verified for Medium (38–40" chest) – all stitch counts and round numbers locked and consistent with 16 sts / 22 rnds tension.

Disclaimer: This pattern was generated by AI and should be reviewed for accuracy before use. While we strive for quality, AI-generated content may contain errors. Please verify measurements, stitch counts, and instructions before beginning your project. Generated by purlJam.uk

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