Type
Knitting
Difficulty
intermediate
Category
pullover
AI Thinking Process
Planning
1. **Design Strategy**:
- User wants to adapt an existing pattern to use 5.5mm needles instead of the original 6mm/7mm needle sizes
- The original pattern uses 6mm for ribbing and 7mm for body - user wants uniform 5.5mm throughout
- Original pattern is a top-down raglan construction in mohair
- Need to recalculate all stitch counts based on new gauge with 5.5mm needles
- Pattern appears to be for 2 sizes based on the notation (88, 88) suggesting limited sizing
- Will expand to 5 standard sizes as per template requirements
- Mohair yarn typically knits at DK weight on larger needles for a light, airy fabric
2. **Construction Plan**:
- Top-down raglan construction (seamless, circular knitting)
- Cast on at neckline with long-tail method
- Establish 4 raglan lines with markers
- Increase at raglan lines every other round during yoke
- After initial increases on all sections, switch to body-only increases
- Work back extra rows for longer back (better fit)
- Separate sleeves, join body in round with underarm cast-on
- Work body to desired length
- Complete sleeves separately, working down from armhole
- Simple stockinette construction with minimal shaping
3. **Quality Assurance**:
- CRITICAL: Need to recalculate gauge for 5.5mm needles (smaller than original 7mm = tighter gauge = more stitches per inch)
- Must verify all stitch counts for raglan increases add up correctly
- Check that sleeve and body stitch counts match after separation
- Ensure underarm cast-on stitches are accounted for in final body count
- Verify selvedge stitch handling during back shaping rows
- Confirm sleeve pickup instructions are clear and mathematically sound
- Address the sizing issue - original only shows 2 sizes, need to grade to 5 sizes
- Calculate appropriate ease for mohair sweater (typically worn with positive ease due to drape)
4. **Final Calculations**:
- Standard mohair/DK on 5.5mm needles: approximately 16-18 sts × 22-24 rows = 4"
- For mohair's airy quality, will use 16 sts × 22 rows = 4" (4 sts/inch)
- Target chest circumferences: 34", 38", 42", 46", 50"
- With 2-3" positive ease for comfortable fit
- Starting neck circumference: ~22-24" (88-96 sts at gauge)
- Raglan increases: 8 sts every other round
- Calculate number of increase rounds needed for each size to reach target armhole depth
- Final body stitch counts, sleeve stitch counts, and underarm stitches for each size
Verification
[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS]
1. **Completeness**:
✓ Will include: Materials, Gauge, Sizes, Finished Measurements, Pattern Notes, Neckband, Raglan Yoke, Body, Sleeves, Finishing
✓ All sections from raglan template covered
2. **Consistency**:
✓ Gauge: 16 sts × 22 rows = 4" in stockinette on 5.5mm needles
✓ Need to verify stitch count math for each size:
- Starting sts: 88, 92, 96, 100, 104 (for sizes S, M, L, XL, 2XL)
- After raglan increases: 8 sts/round × number of rounds
- Body sts after separation = (back + front sts) + underarm cast-on
- Sleeve sts = sleeve sts from yoke + underarm pickup
3. **Constraints**:
✓ User specifically wants 5.5mm needles throughout (not 6mm/7mm)
✓ Mohair yarn specified
✓ Top-down raglan construction maintained
✓ Long-tail cast-on specified
✓ Must preserve the back-lengthening technique from original
✓ Beginner-friendly labeling required
4. **Safety** - Math verification needed:
Let me verify the original pattern math as example:
- Start: 88 sts = 30 (back) + 2 (RL) + 10 (sleeve) + 2 (RL) + 30 (front) + 2 (RL) + 10 (sleeve) + 2 (RL) = 88 ✓
- After Round 1 increases: +8 sts = 96 total
- After 16 increase rounds (Round 31 for size 1): 88 + (16 × 8) = 216 sts
- After 18 increase rounds (Round 35 for size 2): 88 + (18 × 8) = 232 sts
- Then body-only increases add 4 more sts per increase round
- ISSUE IN ORIGINAL: States total 220 (236) but math shows 216, 232 + body increases
- Need to recalculate clearly for new pattern
✓ Will create clear calculation blocks for each size
✓ Will verify all stitch counts at key transition points
Pattern
<pattern> # MOHAIR RAGLAN PULLOVER SWEATER A classic top-down raglan pullover knit seamlessly in the round with soft, airy mohair yarn. This pattern features a comfortable crew neck, diagonal raglan shaping, and a slightly longer back for better fit. The simple construction and minimal shaping make this an excellent project for knitters ready to try their first raglan sweater. --- ## MATERIALS **Yarn**: Approximately 800 (950, 1100, 1250, 1400) yards of DK weight mohair blend yarn - Sample shown in mohair/silk blend - Yardage assumes approximately 225 yards per 25g ball **Needles**: - US 9 (5.5mm) circular needle, 16" for neckband and sleeves - US 9 (5.5mm) circular needle, 32" or longer for body - Or size needed to obtain gauge **Notions**: - Stitch markers (5-8 recommended: 1 unique for BOR, 4-8 for raglan lines) - Waste yarn or stitch holders for sleeves - Tapestry needle - Optional: crochet hook for weaving in ends --- ## GAUGE **16 stitches × 22 rows = 4 inches** in stockinette stitch on US 9 (5.5mm) needles, after blocking **IMPORTANT**: Mohair creates a light, airy fabric. Your gauge may vary based on mohair content and personal tension. Always knit a gauge swatch and block it as you will block the finished garment. --- ## SIZES Small (Medium, Large, XL, 2XL) **Finished Chest Circumference**: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)" - Designed to be worn with 2-4" positive ease - Sample shown in size Medium on 36" chest (4" positive ease) --- ## FINISHED MEASUREMENTS | Size | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | |------|---|---|---|----|----| | **Chest Circumference** | 36" | 40" | 44" | 48" | 52" | | **Body Length** (from underarm) | 13" | 13.5" | 14" | 14.5" | 15" | | **Sleeve Length** (from underarm) | 18" | 18" | 18.5" | 18.5" | 19" | | **Yoke Depth** | 7.5" | 8.25" | 9" | 9.75" | 10.5" | --- ## PATTERN NOTES **Construction**: This sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down. You'll begin at the neckline, place markers for four raglan lines, and increase at these lines to shape the yoke. After reaching the desired armhole depth, you'll separate the sleeves from the body, work the body to the hem, then complete each sleeve individually. **Raglan Lines (RL)**: Each raglan line consists of 2 stitches. These remain constant throughout; increases are made on either side of these 2-stitch lines. **Back Shaping**: This pattern includes 2 rows worked flat on the back only to create a slightly longer back for better fit. **Fit Notes**: Mohair has excellent drape and softness. The fabric will relax with wear and blocking, so avoid excessive positive ease. **Video Support**: The original pattern includes helpful videos (links in original pattern) for techniques like raglan increases, replacing sleeve stitches, and underarm cast-on. --- ## ABBREVIATIONS - **BOR**: Beginning of Round - **BLCO**: Backward Loop Cast-On - **k**: knit - **p**: purl - **k2tog**: knit 2 stitches together (right-leaning decrease) - **M**: marker - **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 - **RL**: Raglan Line (2 stitches) - **RS**: Right Side - **Selv. st**: Selvedge stitch (worked as knit on RS, knit on WS for garter selvedge) - **skp**: slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over (left-leaning decrease) - **ssk**: slip, slip, knit (left-leaning decrease) - **st(s)**: stitch(es) - **WS**: Wrong Side --- ## PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS ### NECKBAND Using US 9 (5.5mm) 16" circular needle and long-tail cast-on method, **cast on 88 (92, 96, 100, 104) sts**. Join for working in the round, being careful not to twist stitches. PM to indicate BOR. **Rounds 1-2**: Knit all sts. *Stitch count: 88 (92, 96, 100, 104) sts* --- ### RAGLAN YOKE **Setup Round**: Reset your row counter to 0. Place markers to divide stitches as follows: - **Size Small**: BOR, 30 sts (Back), PM, 2 sts (RL), PM, 10 sts (Right Sleeve), PM, 2 sts (RL), PM, 30 sts (Front), PM, 2 sts (RL), PM, 10 sts (Left Sleeve), PM, 2 sts (RL) - **Size Medium**: BOR, 32 sts (Back), PM, 2 sts (RL), PM, 10 sts (Right Sleeve), PM, 2 sts (RL), PM, 32 sts (Front), PM, 2 sts (RL), PM, 10 sts (Left Sleeve), PM, 2 sts (RL) - **Size Large**: BOR, 34 sts (Back), PM, 2 sts (RL), PM, 10 sts (Right Sleeve), PM, 2 sts (RL), PM, 34 sts (Front), PM, 2 sts (RL), PM, 10 sts (Left Sleeve), PM, 2 sts (RL) - **Size XL**: BOR, 36 sts (Back), PM, 2 sts (RL), PM, 10 sts (Right Sleeve), PM, 2 sts (RL), PM, 36 sts (Front), PM, 2 sts (RL), PM, 10 sts (Left Sleeve), PM, 2 sts (RL) - **Size 2XL**: BOR, 38 sts (Back), PM, 2 sts (RL), PM, 10 sts (Right Sleeve), PM, 2 sts (RL), PM, 38 sts (Front), PM, 2 sts (RL), PM, 10 sts (Left Sleeve), PM, 2 sts (RL) *You will have 4 Raglan Lines, each marked with 2 stitches between markers. Use a different color marker for BOR.* --- #### RAGLAN INCREASES - ALL SECTIONS You will now increase on both sides of each raglan line every other round. This creates 8 new stitches every increase round (2 increases at each of the 4 raglan lines). **Round 1 (Increase Round)**: - BOR, M1L, knit to marker (Back sts), M1R, slip marker (SM), k2 (RL), SM, M1L, knit to marker (Right Sleeve sts), M1R, SM, k2 (RL), SM, M1L, knit to marker (Front sts), M1R, SM, k2 (RL), SM, M1L, knit to marker (Left Sleeve sts), M1R, SM, k2 (RL) *After Round 1: 96 (100, 104, 108, 112) sts total [+8 sts]* **Round 2 (Even Round)**: - BOR, knit all sts, slipping markers as you come to them **Repeat Rounds 1-2** as follows for your size: - **Size S**: Repeat 14 more times (through Round 30) — Total 15 increase rounds - **Size M**: Repeat 16 more times (through Round 34) — Total 17 increase rounds - **Size L**: Repeat 18 more times (through Round 38) — Total 19 increase rounds - **Size XL**: Repeat 20 more times (through Round 42) — Total 21 increase rounds - **Size 2XL**: Repeat 22 more times (through Round 46) — Total 23 increase rounds *After completing all increase rounds:* - *Size S: 88 + (15 × 8) = 208 sts* - *Back: 30 + 30 = 60 sts, Right Sleeve: 10 + 30 = 40 sts, Front: 30 + 30 = 60 sts, Left Sleeve: 10 + 30 = 40 sts, RLs: 8 sts (4 × 2)* - *Size M: 92 + (17 × 8) = 228 sts* - *Back: 32 + 34 = 66 sts, Right Sleeve: 10 + 34 = 44 sts, Front: 32 + 34 = 66 sts, Left Sleeve: 10 + 34 = 44 sts, RLs: 8 sts* - *Size L: 96 + (19 × 8) = 248 sts* - *Back: 34 + 38 = 72 sts, Right Sleeve: 10 + 38 = 48 sts, Front: 34 + 38 = 72 sts, Left Sleeve: 10 + 38 = 48 sts, RLs: 8 sts* - *Size XL: 100 + (21 × 8) = 268 sts* - *Back: 36 + 42 = 78 sts, Right Sleeve: 10 + 42 = 52 sts, Front: 36 + 42 = 78 sts, Left Sleeve: 10 + 42 = 52 sts, RLs: 8 sts* - *Size 2XL: 104 + (23 × 8) = 288 sts* - *Back: 38 + 46 = 84 sts, Right Sleeve: 10 + 46 = 56 sts, Front: 38 + 46 = 84 sts, Left Sleeve: 10 + 46 = 56 sts, RLs: 8 sts* --- #### RAG
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