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# NORDIC RIDGE RAGLAN PULLOVER

### A Top-Down Seamless Stranded Colourwork Sweater

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## ABOUT THIS PATTERN

A classic top-down seamless raglan pullover featuring a bold stranded colourwork yoke inspired by traditional Nordic geometric motifs. The yoke is worked in two contrasting colours across a defined panel that spans the raglan section, with a solid main-colour body and sleeves finished with neat ribbed cuffs and hem. The seamless construction means no sewing — just cast off and wear.

**Difficulty:** Intermediate
**Construction:** Top-down seamless raglan, worked in the round
**Neckline:** Crew neck with folded ribbed neckband

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## SIZES

**S · M · L · XL · 2XL**

Where only one number appears, it applies to all sizes. Where numbers differ, they are given in order: **S(M, L, XL, 2XL)**.

| | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| **To fit bust** | 86–91 cm (34–36") | 97–102 cm (38–40") | 107–112 cm (42–44") | 117–122 cm (46–48") | 127–132 cm (50–52") |
| **Finished bust** | 96 cm (38") | 106 cm (42") | 116 cm (46") | 126 cm (50") | 136 cm (54") |
| **Finished length** | 62 cm (24½") | 64 cm (25¼") | 66 cm (26") | 68 cm (26¾") | 70 cm (27½") |
| **Sleeve length** | 46 cm (18") | 47 cm (18½") | 48 cm (19") | 49 cm (19¼") | 50 cm (19¾") |
| **Upper arm circumference** | 36 cm (14¼") | 40 cm (15¾") | 44 cm (17¼") | 48 cm (19") | 52 cm (20½") |

*Positive ease of approximately 5–8 cm (2–3") is included.*

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## MATERIALS

### Yarn

**Main Colour (MC):** Worsted weight / Aran weight yarn
**Contrast Colour (CC):** Worsted weight / Aran weight yarn in a contrasting shade

*Sample shown uses:*
- **MC:** Deep charcoal grey (or navy — select your preferred dark base)
- **CC:** Cream / natural white

| | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| **MC** | 950 m (1040 yds) | 1050 m (1150 yds) | 1200 m (1315 yds) | 1350 m (1480 yds) | 1500 m (1645 yds) |
| **CC** | 180 m (197 yds) | 200 m (220 yds) | 220 m (241 yds) | 240 m (263 yds) | 260 m (285 yds) |

*Suggested yarn: Any good-quality 100% wool or wool-blend worsted/aran weight with approximately 200 m (220 yds) per 100 g skein.*

### Needles

- **4.5 mm (US 7)** circular needle, 60–80 cm (24–32") length — for body and yoke
- **4.5 mm (US 7)** circular needle, 40 cm (16") length — for neckband
- **4.0 mm (US 6)** circular needle, 60–80 cm (24–32") length — for hem ribbing
- **4.0 mm (US 6)** circular needle or DPNs, 20–40 cm (8–16") — for cuff ribbing

*Note on colourwork tension: Many knitters work stranded colourwork more tightly than stocking stitch. Work a stranded swatch before beginning. If your colourwork tension is noticeably tighter, go up to 5.0 mm (US 8) needles for the colourwork yoke section only.*

### Notions

- 5 stitch markers (4 raglan markers + 1 round marker, all different colours or marked distinctly)
- Stitch holders or waste yarn (for sleeves)
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors

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## TENSION (GAUGE)

**20 sts × 28 rounds = 10 cm (4")** in stocking stitch in the round on 4.5 mm needles.

**20 sts × 22 rounds = 10 cm (4")** in 2×2 rib (slightly relaxed) on 4.0 mm needles.

*Tension is critical — please swatch. A difference of even 1 stitch per 10 cm will significantly affect the finished size.*

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## ABBREVIATIONS

| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| **k** | knit |
| **p** | purl |
| **st(s)** | stitch(es) |
| **RS** | right side |
| **WS** | wrong side |
| **pm** | place marker |
| **sm** | slip marker |
| **rm** | remove marker |
| **BOR** | beginning of round |
| **rnd(s)** | round(s) |
| **CO** | cast on |
| **BO** | cast off (bind off) |
| **MC** | main colour |
| **CC** | contrast colour |
| **M1L** | make 1 left: lift bar between sts from front to back, knit through back loop |
| **M1R** | make 1 right: lift bar between sts from back to front, knit through front loop |
| **k2tog** | knit 2 together (right-leaning decrease) |
| **ssk** | slip, slip, knit (left-leaning decrease) |
| **w&t** | wrap and turn (for short rows) |
| **rep** | repeat |
| **rem** | remaining |
| **cont** | continue |

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## PATTERN NOTES

1. **Raglan markers:** Four raglan markers divide the yoke into four sections: **left front**, **left sleeve**, **back**, and **right sleeve** (right front is completed between the last raglan marker and the BOR marker). Increases are worked as M1L before each raglan marker and M1R after each raglan marker — 8 increases per increase round.

2. **Colourwork yoke:** The stranded colourwork panel is worked over a defined set of rounds in the yoke section. Carry the unused yarn loosely across the back of the work. Do not pull floats tightly. Floats longer than 5 stitches should be caught to prevent looping.

3. **Joining in the round:** The neckband is initially worked flat for 2 rows to create a firm edge for the folded neckband, then joined in the round.

4. **Underarm cast-on:** When separating sleeves from the body, stitches are cast on at each underarm using the backward-loop (e-wrap) cast-on for a clean join.

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## COLOURWORK CHART

The colourwork yoke features a repeating geometric Nordic-style motif. The chart is worked over **30 rounds** and a repeat of **10 stitches**. The full chart is provided below.

*Note: The colourwork panel begins after approximately one-third of the total yoke increases have been completed, and is centred on the yoke. Because the stitch count is continuously changing during raglan shaping, the colourwork is worked across an established stitch count as described in the pattern instructions. Read all chart rows from right to left (as working in the round).*

### Colour Key

| Symbol | Colour |
|---|---|
| ■ (filled square) | **MC** — Dark base colour |
| □ (open square) | **CC** — Contrast colour |

### Yoke Colourwork Chart (30 rounds × 10-stitch repeat)

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Round  1: □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □
```

*Work the 10-stitch repeat across all stitches of each round. Raglan markers remain in place; work the colourwork pattern across them continuously, treating the raglan stitches as part of the repeat.*

*The colourwork panel sits entirely within the **solid yoke section** described in the instructions — no increases are worked during the 30-round colourwork panel itself (see instructions for exact placement).*

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## STITCH COUNTS AT A GLANCE

Use this table as a reference throughout the pattern.

| Section | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Neck CO** | 80 sts | 84 sts | 88 sts | 92 sts | 96 sts |
| **Yoke increase rounds** | 31 rnds | 33 rnds | 37 rnds | 39 rnds | 43 rnds |
| **Total sts added in yoke** | 248 sts | 264 sts | 296 sts | 312 sts | 344 sts |
| **Total sts at separation** | 328 sts | 348 sts | 384 sts | 404 sts | 440 sts |
| **Body sts at separation (each half)** | 92 sts | 100 sts | 110 sts | 118 sts | 130 sts |
| **Sleeve sts at separation (each)** | 68 sts | 72 sts | 76 sts | 82 sts | 88 sts |
| **Underarm CO each side** | 8 sts | 8 sts | 8 sts | 8 sts | 8 sts |
| **Total body sts after separation** | 200 sts | 216 sts | 236 sts | 252 sts | 276 sts |
| **Total sleeve sts (incl. underarm)** | 76 sts | 80 sts | 84 sts | 90 sts | 96 sts |

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## INITIAL STITCH DISTRIBUTION AT CAST-ON

The neck cast-on stitches are divided between four sections + 4 raglan "seam" stitches as follows:

| Section | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Back** | 24 sts | 26 sts | 28 sts | 30 sts | 32 sts |
| **Left sleeve** | 10 sts | 10 sts | 10 sts | 10 sts | 10 sts |
| **Front** | 24 sts | 26 sts | 28 sts | 30 sts | 32 sts |
| **Right sleeve** | 10 sts | 10 sts | 10 sts | 10 sts | 10 sts |
| **Raglan sts (4 × 3 sts)** | 12 sts | 12 sts | 12 sts | 12 sts | 12 sts |
| **Total** | 80 sts | 84 sts | 88 sts | 92 sts | 96 sts |

*Each raglan "line" consists of a single centre stitch flanked by increases. The 12 raglan stitches represent 4 lines × 3 stitches each. Increases are placed: M1L · raglan centre st · M1R.*

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## THE PATTERN

### SECTION 1: NECKBAND

Using 4.0 mm circular needle, 40 cm length, and **MC**, cast on **80(84, 88, 92, 96) sts** using the long-tail cast-on method.

**Setup row (WS — worked flat):** \*K2, p2; rep from \* to end.
**Row 2 (RS — worked flat):** \*K2, p2; rep from \* to end.

Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist. Pm for BOR.

**Ribbing round:** \*K2, p2; rep from \* to end.
Rep the ribbing round until neckband measures **3 cm (1¼")** from cast-on edge.

Change to 4.5 mm needle.

**Knit 1 round** (MC only, plain stocking stitch).

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### SECTION 2: YOKE SETUP ROUND

**Setup round:** Place raglan markers as follows:

K**24(26, 28, 30, 32)** (back), pm (raglan marker 1), k**1** (raglan seam st), pm (raglan marker 2), k**10** (left sleeve), pm (raglan marker 3), k**1** (raglan seam st), pm (raglan marker 4), k**24(26, 28, 30, 32)** (front), pm (raglan marker 5), k**1** (raglan seam st), pm (raglan marker 6), k**10** (right sleeve), pm (raglan marker 7), k**1** (raglan seam st), pm (raglan marker 8/BOR).

*Wait — simplified marker method: Use 4 distinct raglan markers (each one sits beside a single raglan seam stitch). The BOR marker sits at the beginning of the right front.*

**Revised Setup (simplified):**

K**12(13, 14, 15, 16)** (half-front), pm (R1), k**1** (raglan seam), pm (R2), k**10** (left sleeve), pm (R3), k**1** (raglan seam), pm (R4), k**24(26, 28, 30, 32)** (full back), pm (R5), k**1** (raglan seam), pm (R6), k**10** (right sleeve), pm (R7), k**1** (raglan seam), pm (R8/BOR), k**12(13, 14, 15, 16)** (rem half-front).

*The BOR sits at the right front shoulder. The round begins between the last raglan seam stitch and the front stitches.*

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### SECTION 3: RAGLAN YOKE — PHASE 1 (Pre-colourwork increases)

Work in **MC** only.

**Increase round:** \*Knit to 1 st before raglan marker, M1L, k1 (raglan seam st), sm, M1R; rep from \* at each of the 4 raglan positions, then knit to end of round. *(8 sts increased)*

**Plain round:** Knit all sts.

Rep these 2 rounds (**increase round** then **plain round**) for a total of:

**S:** 13 increase rounds *(104 sts added → 184 sts total)*
**M:** 14 increase rounds *(112 sts added → 196 sts total)*
**L:** 16 increase rounds *(128 sts added → 216 sts total)*
**XL:** 17 increase rounds *(136 sts added → 228 sts total)*
**2XL:** 19 increase rounds *(152 sts added → 248 sts total)*

After Phase 1, your stitch counts in each section should be:

| Section | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Each front half** | 25(26) | 27(28) | 30(31) | 32(33) | 35(36) |
| **Each full section (back or front)** | 50 sts | 54 sts | 60 sts | 64 sts | 70 sts |
| **Each sleeve** | 36 sts | 38 sts | 42 sts | 44 sts | 48 sts |
| **Total** | 184 sts | 196 sts | 216 sts | 228 sts | 248 sts |

*Check your stitch count here before proceeding.*

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### SECTION 4: COLOURWORK YOKE PANEL

The colourwork panel is worked over **30 rounds** with **no raglan increases**. Join CC.

**Important:** Before beginning the colourwork panel, your total stitch count must be **divisible by 10** to accommodate the 10-stitch chart repeat. Check:

- S: 184 sts ÷ 10 = 18.4 → work **1 additional plain increase round** to reach **192 sts** ✓
- M: 196 sts ÷ 10 = 19.6 → work **1 additional plain increase round** to reach **204 sts** — then work **2 extra plain (non-increase) rounds** to adjust to **204 sts** which is not ÷10. Work **1 more increase round**: 212 sts ÷ 10 = 21.2. 

*Note: Because the exact total at any given phase may not divide evenly by 10, the colourwork panel is worked at the counts listed below after rounding up with additional increase rounds as noted. The raglan seam stitches are worked in MC throughout the colourwork panel and are treated as part of the MC colour in the chart repeat — adjust chart start position at each raglan seam as needed.*

**Adjusted stitch counts entering the colourwork panel:**

| Size | Increase rounds to reach colourwork | Sts entering colourwork |
|---|---|---|
| S | 13 Phase 1 + 1 extra = **14 total** | **192 sts** (÷10 = 19.2 — see note*) |
| M | 14 Phase 1 + 1 extra = **15 total** | **204 sts** |
| L | 16 Phase 1 + 0 extra = **16 total** | **216 sts** (÷10 = 21.6 — see note*) |
| XL | 17 Phase 1 + 0 extra = **17 total** | **228 sts** |
| 2XL | 19 Phase 1 + 1 extra = **20 total** | **256 sts** |

*For sizes where the count is not a perfect multiple of 10: The 4 raglan seam stitches (always worked in MC) absorb any remainder. Divide the non-seam stitches by 10 for the chart repeat, and work any remaining sts at section transitions in MC.*

**Rounds 1–30: Work Colourwork Chart.**

Using MC and CC, work the 30-round colourwork chart (reading each round right to left), repeating the 10-stitch motif across all stitches. Slip raglan markers as you reach them; raglan seam stitches are worked in MC throughout.

Drop CC at the end of Round 30. Continue in MC only.

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### SECTION 5: RAGLAN YOKE — PHASE 2 (Post-colourwork increases)

Resume raglan increases in **MC** only.

**Increase round:** \*Knit to 1 st before raglan marker, M1L, k1, sm, M1R; rep from \* × 4, knit to end. *(8 sts increased)*
**Plain round:** Knit all sts.

Work increase/plain pairs for:

**S:** 17 more increase rounds *(136 sts added)*
**M:** 18 more increase rounds *(144 sts added)*
**L:** 21 more increase rounds *(168 sts added)*
**XL:** 22 more increase rounds *(176 sts added)*
**2XL:** 23 more increase rounds *(184 sts added)*

**Final stitch counts after Phase 2 (including colourwork phase counts):**

| Section | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Back** | 92 sts | 100 sts | 110 sts | 118 sts | 130 sts |
| **Front** | 92 sts | 100 sts | 110 sts | 118 sts | 130 sts |
| **Each sleeve** | 70 sts | 74 sts | 82 sts | 84 sts | 90 sts |
| **Raglan seam sts (4)** | 4 sts | 4 sts | 4 sts | 4 sts | 4 sts |
| **Total** | 328 sts | 352 sts | 384 sts | 408 sts | 444 sts |

*These totals include the 4 raglan seam stitches. Sleeve sts are inclusive of those seam stitches which become part of the sleeve at separation.*

*Note: Minor adjustments from the colourwork round-up are absorbed here. Verify your total against the table before proceeding to sleeve separation.*

**Yoke depth check:** Measure the yoke from the top of the shoulder to the needle. It should measure approximately:
- S: 22 cm (8¾") · M: 24 cm (9½") · L: 26 cm (10¼") · XL: 28 cm (11") · 2XL: 30 cm (11¾")

If your yoke is shorter than these measurements, work additional plain rounds (no increases) until the correct depth is reached.

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### OPTIONAL: SHORT-ROW BACK NECK SHAPING

For a better fit, work short rows to raise the back neck before sleeve separation. This is optional but recommended for sizes L and above.

**Setup:** At end of last yoke round, work to 3 sts past raglan marker R7 (right sleeve/back join).

**Short row 1 (RS):** Knit to 3 sts past raglan marker R4 (left sleeve/back join), w&t.
**Short row 2 (WS):** Purl back to 3 sts past R7, w&t.
**Short row 3 (RS):** Knit to 6 sts past R4, w&t.
**Short row 4 (WS):** Purl back to 6 sts past R7, w&t.

On the next full round, pick up all wraps and work them together with the wrapped stitches as you pass them.

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### SECTION 6: SLEEVE SEPARATION

You are now ready to separate the sleeves from the body.

**Separation round:**

1. Knit across **front sts** (including raglan seam sts absorbed into body) — **92(100, 110, 118, 130) sts**
2. Place next **70(74, 82, 84, 90) sts** (left sleeve) onto waste yarn or stitch holder. Remove raglan markers around sleeve.
3. Using backward-loop cast-on, CO **8 sts** for left underarm.
4. Knit across **back sts** — **92(100, 110, 118, 130) sts**
5. Place next **70(74, 82, 84, 90) sts** (right sleeve) onto waste yarn. Remove raglan markers.
6. Using backward-loop cast-on, CO **8 sts** for right underarm.

**Total body sts:** 92 + 8 + 92 + 8 = **200(216, 236, 252, 276) sts**

Pm for new BOR at left side (centre of left underarm cast-on).

*Verify body stitch count: S=200 · M=216 · L=236 · XL=252 · 2XL=276 ✓*

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### SECTION 7: BODY

Work is now in the round on body sts only.

**Knit every round** (stocking stitch) in **MC** until body measures **40(41, 42, 43, 44) cm / 15¾(16¼, 16½, 17, 17¼)"** from underarm, or **7 cm (2¾")** less than desired total length.

*Total body length (underarm to hem) should be approximately 40(41, 42, 43, 44) cm. Total sweater length from shoulder is 62(64, 66, 68, 70) cm.*

#### Hem Ribbing

Change to 4.0 mm needles.

**Ribbing round:** \*K2, p2; rep from \* to end.

*Note: If your stitch count is not divisible by 4, work k2tog or M1 evenly on the last plain round to adjust. S: 200 ÷ 4 = 50 ✓ · M: 216 ÷ 4 = 54 ✓ · L: 236 ÷ 4 = 59 (not divisible) → decrease 0 or increase 0... 236 - 4 = 232 ÷ 4 = 58 ✓ — on final plain round for size L, work 2 evenly spaced k2tog to reduce to 232 sts · XL: 252 ÷ 4 = 63 (not divisible) → work 4 evenly spaced k2tog to reduce to 248 ÷ 4 = 62 ✓ · 2XL: 276 ÷ 4 = 69 (not divisible) → work 4 evenly spaced k2tog to reduce to 272 ÷ 4 = 68 ✓*

Work ribbing round for **7 cm (2¾")**.

Cast off all sts loosely using a stretchy cast-off: \*K2tog, slip resulting st back to LH needle; rep from \* to end, or use Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Cast-Off.

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### SECTION 8: SLEEVES (Make 2, both alike)

Transfer held sleeve sts from waste yarn to 4.5 mm circular needle or DPNs:
**70(74, 82, 84, 90) sts**

With RS facing and **MC**, begin at centre of underarm cast-on. Pick up and knit **4 sts** from left half of underarm, knit across all sleeve sts, pick up and knit **4 sts** from right half of underarm.

**Total sleeve sts:** 70 + 8 = **78(82, 90, 92, 98) sts**

Pm for BOR at centre underarm. Join to work in the round.

**Knit 5 rounds** plain.

#### Sleeve Decreases

Work sleeve decreases to shape the sleeve from upper arm to cuff.

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

Work decrease round every **8th(8th, 8th, 7th, 7th) round** until sleeve measures approximately **38(39, 40, 41, 42) cm / 15(15¼, 15¾, 16¼, 16½)"** from underarm, or until you have **44(44, 48, 48, 52) sts** remaining.

**Decreases worked:** 17(19, 21, 22, 23) decrease rounds

*Stitch count check:*
*S: 78 - (17×2) = 78 - 34 = 44 sts ✓*
*M: 82 - (19×2) = 82 - 38 = 44 sts ✓*
*L: 90 - (21×2) = 90 - 42 = 48 sts ✓*
*XL: 92 - (22×2) = 92 - 44 = 48 sts ✓*
*2XL: 98 - (23×2) = 98 - 46 = 52 sts ✓*

#### Cuff Ribbing

Change to 4.0 mm needles.

*Adjust for k2, p2 ribbing if needed: All cuff counts (44, 44, 48, 48, 52) are divisible by 4 ✓*

**Ribbing round:** \*K2, p2; rep from \* to end.

Work for **8 cm (3¼")**.

Cast off loosely using stretchy cast-off as for hem.

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### SECTION 9: NECKBAND FINISHING

Return to the neckband. The initial cast-on creates a picot or folded neckband effect.

If desired, fold the neckband inward along the turning ridge (the 2 flat rows worked before joining in the round) and slip stitch loosely to the inside to create a double-folded crew neck.

Alternatively, the ribbed neckband as worked is complete and neat on its own — simply weave in the cast-on tail securely.

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### SECTION 10: FINISHING

1. **Weave in all ends** on the WS, working colourwork ends horizontally through matching-colour stitches for invisibility.
2. **Block the sweater** using wet blocking: submerge in cool water, gently press out excess water in a towel, pin to measurements on a blocking board, and allow to dry flat. Blocking will even out any tension differences between the colourwork yoke and the plain stocking-stitch body.
3. Check that colourwork floats on the yoke interior lie flat and are not pulling. If any floats are tight, gently tug the fabric to relax them before the final dry.

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## SCHEMATIC MEASUREMENTS

```
                    ┌────────────────────┐
                    │   NECKLINE         │
                    │  40(42,44,46,48)cm │
                    └────────┬───────────┘
                             │
              ←── Yoke depth ──→
          22(24, 26, 28, 30) cm
                    ┌────────┴───────────┐
       Sleeve       │                    │       Sleeve
  ←──36(40,44,     │      BODY          │   44,48)cm──→
      48,52)cm      │                    │
  upper arm circ   │  96(106,116,       │
                    │  126,136)cm bust   │
                    │                    │
                    │  40(41,42,43,44)cm │
                    │  body length       │
                    └────────────────────┘
                         Hem ribbing
                          7 cm

  Sleeve length (underarm to cuff): 46(47,48,49,50) cm
  Cuff ribbing: 8 cm
```

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## YARN SUBSTITUTION GUIDE

Any worsted or aran weight yarn with a round, smooth ply will work beautifully for the colourwork sections, as smooth yarn shows colourwork motifs most clearly. Avoid highly textured or bouclé yarns for this pattern. 100% wool or a wool/nylon blend is recommended for durability and easy blocking.

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## CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Hand wash in cool water with a gentle wool wash. Do not wring. Dry flat away from direct heat or sunlight. Store folded — do not hang, as knitted fabric stretches under its own weight.

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*Pattern © [Designer Name]. For personal use only. Not for resale or distribution.*

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**End of Pattern**