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# PLUNGING V-NECK RAGLAN SWEATER WITH ARGYLE DETAIL

**A fitted pullover featuring a dramatic plunging V-neckline, eyelet raglan shoulders, and eye-catching argyle diamonds at the hem and cuffs.**

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## SKILL LEVEL
Beginner/Intermediate (uses basic stitches with colorwork and shaping)

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## SIZES
Small (Medium, Large, XL, 2XL)

**Finished Bust Measurements:** 34 (38, 42, 46, 50)" [86 (97, 107, 117, 127) cm]
*Designed to be worn with 0-1" positive ease*

**Finished Length (from shoulder):** 24 (24.5, 25, 25.5, 26)" [61 (62, 64, 65, 66) cm]

**Sleeve Length (from underarm):** 17.5 (17.5, 18, 18, 18.5)" [44 (44, 46, 46, 47) cm]

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## MATERIALS

**Yarn:**
- **Yarn A (Main Color - Black):** Approximately 900 (1000, 1100, 1200, 1350) yards DK weight wool
- **Yarn B (Lace - Black):** Approximately 450 (500, 550, 600, 675) yards lace weight suri silk in black
- **Yarn C (DK - Teal):** Approximately 80 (90, 100, 110, 120) yards DK weight wool in teal
- **Yarn D (Lace - Teal):** Approximately 40 (45, 50, 55, 60) yards lace weight suri silk in teal
- **Yarn E (DK - Purple):** Approximately 80 (90, 100, 110, 120) yards DK weight wool in purple
- **Yarn F (Lace - Purple):** Approximately 40 (45, 50, 55, 60) yards lace weight suri silk in purple
- **Yarn G (DK - White):** Approximately 30 (35, 40, 45, 50) yards DK weight wool in white (for surface crochet)

*Note: Always work with one strand of DK and one strand of lace held together throughout.*

**Suggested Yarn Combinations:**
- Main: Cascade 220 Superwash (DK) + Rowan Kidsilk Haze (lace) in black
- Teal: Same base yarns in teal
- Purple: Same base yarns in purple
- White: Cascade 220 Superwash in white

**Hook:** 
- US Size I/9 (5.5 mm) for body, or size needed to obtain gauge
- US Size H/8 (5.0 mm) for ribbing

**Notions:**
- Yarn needle for seaming
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
- Measuring tape

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## GAUGE

**16 sts × 10 rows = 4" [10 cm]** in double crochet with larger hook and one strand each of DK and lace held together

**14 sts × 16 rows = 4" [10 cm]** in single crochet back loop ribbing with smaller hook

### GAUGE SWATCH INSTRUCTIONS

**For Double Crochet Gauge:**
With larger hook and one strand each of Yarn A and Yarn B held together, ch 22.

Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook (skipped chs count as first dc), dc in each ch across—20 dc.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), turn, dc in each dc across—20 dc.
Rows 3-12: Rep Row 2.
Fasten off.

Block swatch lightly. Measure 4" square in center of swatch. You should have 16 sts and 10 rows.

**For Ribbing Gauge:**
With smaller hook and one strand each of Yarn A and Yarn B held together, ch 16.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—15 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in back loop only of each sc across—15 sc.
Rows 3-18: Rep Row 2.
Fasten off.

Block swatch lightly. Measure 4" square. You should have 14 sts and 16 rows.

**GAUGE IS CRITICAL.** Take time to check your gauge and adjust hook size if necessary. If you have more stitches per 4", use a larger hook. If you have fewer stitches per 4", use a smaller hook.

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## ABBREVIATIONS

- **ch** = chain
- **sc** = single crochet
- **hdc** = half double crochet
- **dc** = double crochet
- **sl st** = slip stitch
- **st(s)** = stitch(es)
- **BLO** = back loop only
- **sk** = skip
- **sp** = space
- **rep** = repeat
- **RS** = right side
- **WS** = wrong side
- **beg** = beginning
- **dec** = decrease
- **inc** = increase
- **rem** = remaining
- **MC** = Main Color (Yarn A + B held together in black)
- **CC1** = Teal (Yarn C + D held together)
- **CC2** = Purple (Yarn E + F held together)
- **pm** = place marker
- **sm** = slip marker

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## SPECIAL STITCHES

**SC BLO Ribbing:** Working in back loop only creates a ribbed texture with horizontal ridges.

**Eyelet Pattern (for raglan shaping):**
When pattern indicates "eyelet decrease": Ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next st. This creates a decorative hole while decreasing.

**Color Change:** To change color at end of row, work last stitch with old color until 2 loops remain on hook, yarn over with new color and draw through both loops. Carry unused color loosely up side edge or cut and weave in ends.

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## PATTERN NOTES

1. **Yarn Usage:** Always work with one strand of DK weight and one strand of lace weight held together throughout entire project. This creates a worsted-weight gauge with subtle sheen from the silk.

2. **Colorwork:** The argyle pattern is worked in intarsia/tapestry crochet. Use separate balls/butterflies for each color section. Twist yarns when changing colors to prevent holes.

3. **Argyle Chart:** The argyle diamonds are approximately 3.5" tall and appear at the hem and cuffs. The white accent lines are added after completion using surface slip stitch.

4. **Turning Chain:** Throughout pattern, ch 3 at beginning of dc rows counts as first dc. Ch 1 at beginning of sc rows does not count as stitch.

5. **Construction:** This sweater is worked flat in 4 pieces (back, front, two sleeves) from bottom up, then seamed together.

6. **Raglan Shaping:** All four pieces (back, front, and both sleeves) have raglan shaping worked at the same decrease rate with eyelet details.

7. **Measurements:** Sample shown in size Small. All measurements are for finished garment.

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## ARGYLE CHART

The argyle pattern consists of diamonds in alternating teal and purple, worked over 8 rows and repeated around the circumference.

**Argyle Pattern (8-row repeat):**

```
Row 8: MC MC MC MC T/P MC MC MC MC (top of diamond)
Row 7: MC MC MC T/P T/P T/P MC MC MC
Row 6: MC MC T/P T/P T/P T/P T/P MC MC
Row 5: MC T/P T/P T/P T/P T/P T/P T/P MC
Row 4: MC MC T/P T/P T/P T/P T/P MC MC
Row 3: MC MC MC T/P T/P T/P MC MC MC
Row 2: MC MC MC MC T/P MC MC MC MC
Row 1: MC MC MC MC MC MC MC MC MC (base)
```

**Key:**
- MC = Main Color (black)
- T/P = Teal or Purple (alternate diamonds)
- Each diamond is 9 stitches wide at widest point

**Diamond Placement for Each Size:**
- **Small (68 sts around):** 7 diamonds spaced evenly (alternating colors)
- **Medium (76 sts around):** 8 diamonds spaced evenly (alternating colors)
- **Large (84 sts around):** 9 diamonds spaced evenly (alternating colors)
- **XL (92 sts around):** 10 diamonds spaced evenly (alternating colors)
- **2XL (100 sts around):** 11 diamonds spaced evenly (alternating colors)

*Diamonds are centered with MC stitches between them. Start first diamond 2-3 stitches from edge.*

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## INSTRUCTIONS

### BACK

**Ribbing:**

With smaller hook and MC (one strand each of Yarn A and B held together), ch 13 (13, 13, 15, 15).

Row 1 (WS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—12 (12, 12, 14, 14) sc.

Row 2 (RS): Ch 1, turn, sc BLO in each sc across—12 (12, 12, 14, 14) sc.

Rep Row 2 until ribbing measures 61 (68, 75.5, 82, 89) rows, approximately 15.25 (17, 18.875, 20.5, 22.25)" unstretched [39 (43, 48, 52, 57) cm], or approximately 17 (19, 21, 23, 25)" stretched to finished bust measurement.

*Math check: 61 rows ÷ 16 rows per 4" = 15.25"; when stretched, ribbing should equal half of back width = 17"*

Do not fasten off.

**Join Ribbing:**

Turn ribbing 90 degrees. With RS facing and larger hook, work across long edge of ribbing as follows:

Setup Row (RS): Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 67 (75, 83, 91, 99) dc evenly spaced across long edge of ribbing—68 (76, 84, 92, 100) dc.

*Math check: 68 sts ÷ 4 sts per inch = 17" = half of 34" bust for size Small*

**Argyle Section:**

Following the Argyle Chart and diamond placement for your size, work 8 rows in dc, changing colors as indicated. 

For **Size Small (68 sts):** Work 7 diamonds alternating teal and purple, with MC stitches between and on edges. Each diamond is 9 sts wide, with 1 MC st between diamonds.
- Pattern: MC(1), [Diamond(9), MC(1)] 7 times, MC(remaining sts)

For **Size Medium (76 sts):** Work 8 diamonds.
- Pattern: MC(1), [Diamond(9), MC(1)] 8 times, MC(remaining sts)

For **Size Large (84 sts):** Work 9 diamonds.
- Pattern: MC(1), [Diamond(9), MC(1)] 9 times, MC(remaining sts)

For **Size XL (92 sts):** Work 10 diamonds.
- Pattern: MC(1), [Diamond(9), MC(1)] 10 times, MC(remaining sts)

For **Size 2XL (100 sts):** Work 11 diamonds.
- Pattern: MC(1), [Diamond(9), MC(1)] 11 times, MC(remaining