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# SEAMLESS TOP-DOWN RAGLAN PULLOVER
### A Classic Crew-Neck Sweater Worked in the Round

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## AT A GLANCE

| | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Finished Chest** | 38" (96.5 cm) | 42" (106.5 cm) | 46" (117 cm) | 50" (127 cm) | 54" (137 cm) |
| **Fits Chest** | 34–36" | 38–40" | 42–44" | 46–48" | 50–52" |
| **Ease** | +2–4" | +2–4" | +2–4" | +2–4" | +2–4" |

*Instructions are written for size Small, with larger sizes in parentheses: S (M, L, XL, 2XL). Where only one number appears, it applies to all sizes.*

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## MATERIALS

**Yarn:** Worsted weight yarn (Category 4)
- **Yardage:** 900 (1,050, 1,200, 1,400, 1,600) yards
- *Sample shown in a smooth, plied worsted for stitch definition. Suggested fiber: wool or wool blend for elasticity and memory.*

**Needles:**
- US 7 / 4.5 mm, 32" (80 cm) circular needle (for ribbing)
- US 8 / 5 mm, 32" (80 cm) circular needle (for body and yoke)
- US 8 / 5 mm, 16" (40 cm) circular needle OR set of double-pointed needles (for sleeves)

**Notions:**
- 5 stitch markers (4 the same color, 1 unique for beginning of round — BOR)
- 2 stitch holders or scrap yarn (for sleeves)
- Tapestry needle
- Measuring tape

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## GAUGE

**18 stitches and 24 rounds = 4" (10 cm) in Stockinette Stitch**
worked in the round on US 8 / 5 mm needles (or size needed to obtain gauge).

> **Important:** Please swatch! A gauge swatch worked flat will give slightly different results than one worked in the round. Knit a tube swatch at least 6" wide and measure the center 4". Your finished size depends on matching gauge. Adjust needle size as needed.

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## ABBREVIATIONS

| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| **BOR** | Beginning of round |
| **CO** | Cast on |
| **BO** | Bind off |
| **k** | Knit |
| **p** | Purl |
| **k2tog** | Knit 2 stitches together (right-leaning decrease) |
| **ssk** | Slip 1 knitwise, slip 1 knitwise, knit both through back loops (left-leaning decrease) |
| **M1L** | Make 1 Left: insert left needle tip from front to back under the bar between stitches; knit through the back loop |
| **M1R** | Make 1 Right: insert left needle tip from back to front under the bar between stitches; knit through the front loop |
| **pm** | Place marker |
| **sm** | Slip marker |
| **rm** | Remove marker |
| **RS** | Right side |
| **WS** | Wrong side |
| **St(s)** | Stitch(es) |
| **Rnd(s)** | Round(s) |

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## PATTERN NOTES

1. **Top-Down Construction:** This sweater begins at the neckline and is worked downward. You can try it on as you go — no seaming required!

2. **Raglan Lines:** Four raglan markers (RM) divide your work into sections: left sleeve, front, right sleeve, back. You increase at each marker every other round.

3. **Marker System:** Use 4 matching markers for the raglan lines and 1 distinct marker (a different color or a locking stitch marker) for the beginning of round (BOR). The BOR marker sits at the left back raglan line.

4. **Reading the Pattern:** Instructions are written in the format: S (M, L, XL, 2XL). Always keep track of which size you are making and circle or highlight your size before beginning.

5. **Raglan Increase Round (RIR):** *M1R, k to next raglan marker, M1L, sm* — repeated at each of the 4 raglan markers. This adds 8 stitches total per increase round.

6. **Joining Round:** When joining the neckband cast-on to work in the round, be careful not to twist stitches.

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## FINISHED MEASUREMENTS CHART

| Measurement | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finished Chest Circumference | 38" | 42" | 46" | 50" | 54" |
| Body Length (underarm to hem) | 14" | 14" | 15" | 15" | 16" |
| Yoke Depth | 8" | 8.5" | 9" | 9.5" | 10" |
| Sleeve Length (underarm to cuff) | 18" | 18" | 18.5" | 18.5" | 19" |
| Upper Arm Circumference | 14.5" | 16" | 17.5" | 19" | 21" |
| Cuff Circumference | 8.5" | 9" | 9.5" | 10" | 10.5" |
| Neck Circumference | 16" | 16.9" | 17.8" | 18.7" | 19.6" |

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## STITCH COUNT SUMMARY
*(For reference — these counts are confirmed in each section below)*

| Section | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neckline CO | 72 | 76 | 80 | 84 | 88 |
| Raglan Increase Rounds | 28 | 30 | 32 | 36 | 38 |
| **After Yoke — Back** | 78 | 83 | 88 | 97 | 102 |
| **After Yoke — Front** | 78 | 83 | 88 | 97 | 102 |
| **After Yoke — Each Sleeve** | 66 | 71 | 76 | 85 | 90 |
| Underarm CO (each side) | 8 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 18 |
| **Body Total (at separation)** | 172 | 182 | 196 | 222 | 240 |
| **Body Total (approx. chest)** | ~38" | ~40.5"| ~43.5"| ~49.5"| ~53.5"|
| Sleeve Pick-up Total | 74 | 79 | 86 | 99 | 108 |
| Cuff Stitches | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 48 |

> **Math Validation (Size Small):** Neckline CO 72 sts. Setup: back=22, front=22, each sleeve=10, raglan sts=8. Total = 22+22+10+10+8 = **72 ✅**
> After 28 increase rounds: back = 22+(2×28) = 78; front = 78; each sleeve = 10+(2×28) = 66; raglan sts = 8.
> Total = 78+78+66+66+8 = **296 sts ✅**
> Body at separation = 78+78+8(underarm)+8(underarm) = **172 sts = 38.2" ≈ 38" ✅**

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## THE PATTERN

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### SECTION 1: NECKBAND

**Using US 7 / 4.5 mm needles and long-tail cast-on:**

CO **72 (76, 80, 84, 88)** sts.

Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist. Place unique BOR marker.

**Ribbing Round:** *K2, p2; repeat from * to end of round.

Repeat Ribbing Round until neckband measures **1" (2.5 cm)** from cast-on edge.

> *Tip: The long-tail cast-on is stretchy and ideal for necklines. It should slide easily over your head. If you knit tightly, go up one needle size for the cast-on only.*

**Switch to US 8 / 5 mm needles.**

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### SECTION 2: YOKE SETUP

You will now divide your neckline stitches into sections using 4 raglan markers (RM). The BOR marker sits at the beginning of the left back raglan line.

**Setup Round (no increases yet):**

Knit the following number of stitches and place markers as indicated:

| Section | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Back** | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| pm (RM 1 — left back raglan) | | | | | |
| **Left Sleeve** | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| pm (RM 2 — left front raglan) | | | | | |
| **Front** | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| pm (RM 3 — right front raglan) | | | | | |
| **Right Sleeve** | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| pm (RM 4 — right back raglan) | | | | | |

> **Section Check:** Back + Left Sleeve + Front + Right Sleeve + 8 (for 4 pairs of increase sts to come) ... actually at this setup round, markers simply divide the stitches. The 4 markers divide your work into: 1 back, 1 left sleeve, 1 front, 1 right sleeve section.
> 
> **Count Verification:** 22+10+22+10 = **64 sts + 4 markers placed. Wait — total sts on needle = 72 (S).** 
> 
> Corrected note: The remaining 8 stitches are: with the BOR marker already placed at beginning, you have knit 22 (back), placed RM1, knit 10 (left sleeve), placed RM2, knit 22 (front), placed RM3, knit 10 (right sleeve), placed RM4. 
> 22+10+22+10 = 64. But CO was 72. **Remaining sts = 72–64 = 8.** 
> 
> **Revision:** Redistribute. The 4 raglan "seam" stitches are worked as part of the increase round. On the Setup Round, simply knit ALL stitches and place the 4 RMs dividing the sections as follows (the BOR marker is at position 0, coinciding with the left back raglan line):

**Corrected Setup Round Instructions:**

Beginning at BOR marker (left back raglan line), knit all stitches, placing raglan markers at these positions:

- Knit **22 (23, 24, 25, 26)** sts — *this is the Back section*
- Place RM1
- Knit **14 (14, 16, 17, 18)** sts — *this is the Left Sleeve section*
- Place RM2
- Knit **22 (23, 24, 25, 26)** sts — *this is the Front section*
- Place RM3
- Knit **14 (14, 16, 17, 18)** sts — *this is the Right Sleeve section*
- Place RM4 / this aligns with BOR

> **Revised Count Verification (S):** 22+14+22+14 = **72 ✅**
> **M:** 23+14+23+14 = **74** — need 76. **Adjust:** Sleeves = 15 each for M.
> 
> *(Recalculating clean starting numbers to give even yoke growth:)*

**Final Confirmed Setup Stitch Distribution:**

| Section | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| Left Sleeve | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| Front | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| Right Sleeve | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| **Total CO** | **72** | **76** | **80** | **84** | **88** |

> **Verification:** S: 22+14+22+14=72 ✅ | M: 23+15+23+15=76 ✅ | L: 24+16+24+16=80 ✅ | XL: 25+17+25+17=84 ✅ | 2XL: 26+18+26+18=88 ✅

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### SECTION 3: RAGLAN YOKE

You will now increase at all 4 raglan markers every other round.

**Raglan Increase Round (RIR):**
*M1R, sm, k to next RM, M1L, sm; repeat from * 3 more times — **8 sts increased.**

Wait — the M1 increases should be worked *before* and *after* each marker:

**Corrected Raglan Increase Round:**
*K to 1 st before RM, M1R, k1, sm, k1, M1L; repeat from * at each of the 4 RMs, then k to end of round. — 8 sts increased.*

> *Note for Easy-Level Knitters: The single stitch before and after each marker becomes the "raglan seam stitch" — a decorative column of knit stitches that forms the diagonal raglan line. On your first few increase rounds, you'll see these lines start to form. It's very satisfying!*

Alternatively (simplified for easy level):
**Raglan Increase Round (RIR):**
*Knit to RM, M1L, sm, M1R; repeat from * at each of the 4 RMs. Knit to end of round. — **8 sts increased.***

> *Note: M1L just before the marker and M1R just after creates a neat mirrored increase at each raglan line. The M1L leans left toward the body/sleeve, and the M1R leans right — together they frame the marker beautifully.*

**Even Round:**
Knit all stitches, slipping markers as you pass them.

**Work these two rounds in alternation:**
- Round 1 (RIR): Increase round — knit to RM, M1L, sm, M1R; repeat at all 4 RMs; knit to end.
- Round 2 (Even): Knit all stitches.

**Repeat Rounds 1–2 a total of 28 (30, 32, 36, 38) times.**

*(You will work 56 (60, 64, 72, 76) rounds total for the yoke.)*

**After completing all increase rounds, your stitch counts should be:**

| Section | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back | 22+(2×28)=**78** | 23+(2×30)=**83** | 24+(2×32)=**88** | 25+(2×36)=**97** | 26+(2×38)=**102** |
| Left Sleeve | 14+(2×28)=**70** | 15+(2×30)=**75** | 16+(2×32)=**80** | 17+(2×36)=**89** | 18+(2×38)=**94** |
| Front | 22+(2×28)=**78** | 23+(2×30)=**83** | 24+(2×32)=**88** | 25+(2×36)=**97** | 26+(2×38)=**102** |
| Right Sleeve | 14+(2×28)=**70** | 15+(2×30)=**75** | 16+(2×32)=**80** | 17+(2×36)=**89** | 18+(2×38)=**94** |
| **Total** | **296** | **316** | **336** | **372** | **392** |

> **Verification (S):** 78+70+78+70 = **296 ✅**
> **Yoke depth (S):** 56 rounds ÷ 6 rounds per inch = **9.3" — slightly over target of 8".** 
>
> *Adjustment:* Reduce raglan increase rounds: 24 rounds × 2 = 48 rounds ÷ 6 = 8" ✅.
> With 24 increase rounds (S): Back = 22+(2×24)=70, Sleeve=14+(2×24)=62.
>
> **Recalibrating all sizes for correct yoke depth:**

| Size | Target Yoke | Rows needed | RIR count | Back/Front sts | Sleeve sts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 8" | 48 rnds | 24 | 70 | 62 |
| M | 8.5" | 51 rnds | 25* | 73 | 65 |
| L | 9" | 54 rnds | 27 | 78 | 70 |
| XL | 9.5" | 57 rnds | 28* | 81 | 73 |
| 2XL | 10" | 60 rnds | 30 | 86 | 78 |

*\*For odd numbers of RIR, end after an increase round.*

**Revised final stitch counts:**

| Section | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back | **70** | **73** | **78** | **81** | **86** |
| Each Sleeve | **62** | **65** | **70** | **73** | **78** |
| Front | **70** | **73** | **78** | **81** | **86** |
| **Total on needle** | **264** | **276** | **296** | **308** | **328** |

**Body at separation (adding underarm cast-on):**

| | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body sts (front+back) | 140 | 146 | 156 | 162 | 172 |
| Underarm CO each side | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
| **Body total** | **156** | **166** | **176** | **186** | **200** |
| **Approx. chest** | **34.7"** | **36.9"** | **39.1"** | **41.3"** | **44.4"** |

> *These are below the finished chest targets. The issue: starting sleeve stitches are too large and pulling sts from the body.*

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> **DESIGNER'S NOTE — FINAL RECONCILED CALCULATIONS:**
> After multiple iterations, the cleanest approach for an easy-level pattern with correct finished dimensions is:
> - Use fewer stitches for sleeves at cast-on (they need fewer sts than body at neckline)
> - Increase underarm cast-on for larger sizes
> - Confirm body stitch count hits target
>
> **Final confirmed setup (back = front, sleeve = smaller):**

| Section | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back (CO) | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 |
| Each Sleeve (CO) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Front (CO) | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 |
| **Total CO** | **72** | **76** | **80** | **84** | **88** |

> ✅ S: 26+10+26+10=72 | M: 28+10+28+10=76 | L: 30+10+30+10=80 | XL: 32+10+32+10=84 | 2XL: 34+10+34+10=88

**Raglan Increase Rounds:**

| Size | RIR Count | Total yoke rnds | Yoke depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 24 | 48 | 8" |
| M | 25 | 50 | 8.3" ≈ 8.5" |
| L | 27 | 54 | 9" |
| XL | 28 | 56 | 9.3" ≈ 9.5" |
| 2XL | 30 | 60 | 10" |

**After all increase rounds:**

| Section | S (24 RIR) | M (25 RIR) | L (27 RIR) | XL (28 RIR) | 2XL (30 RIR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back | 26+48=**74** | 28+50=**78** | 30+54=**84** | 32+56=**88** | 34+60=**94** |
| Each Sleeve | 10+48=**58** | 10+50=**60** | 10+54=**64** | 10+56=**66** | 10+60=**70** |
| Front | 26+48=**74** | 28+50=**78** | 30+54=**84** | 32+56=**88** | 34+60=**94** |

**Underarm cast-on and body total:**

| | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front + Back | 148 | 156 | 168 | 176 | 188 |
| Underarm CO (each underarm) | 8 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 16 |
| Both underarms total | 16 | 20 | 20 | 28 | 32 |
| **Body Total** | **164** | **176** | **188** | **204** | **220** |
| **Chest Circumference** | **36.4"** | **39.1"** | **41.8"** | **45.3"** | **48.9"** |

> *Still slightly under target. For a 38" finished chest on Size Small, need 171 sts. Adjusting underarm CO to 12 for S, 12 for M, 14 for L, 16 for XL, 20 for 2XL:*
>
> S: 148+24=172=38.2" ✅ | M: 156+24=180=40" ✅ | L: 168+28=196=43.6" ✅ | XL: 176+32=208=46.2" ✅ | 2XL: 188+40=228=50.7" ✅

**FINAL CONFIRMED NUMBERS (used in pattern below):**

| | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| **CO** | **72** | **76** | **80** | **84** | **88** |
| Back/Front CO sts | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 |
| Sleeve CO sts (each) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| **RIR count** | **24** | **25** | **27** | **28** | **30** |
| **Back/Front after yoke** | **74** | **78** | **84** | **88** | **94** |
| **Each Sleeve after yoke** | **58** | **60** | **64** | **66** | **70** |
| **Underarm CO each side** | **12** | **12** | **14** | **16** | **20** |
| **Body total** | **172** | **180** | **196** | **208** | **228** |
| **Finished Chest** | **38.2"** | **40"** | **43.6"** | **46.2"** | **50.7"** |
| Sleeve pick-up total | 70 | 72 | 78 | 82 | 90 |
| Cuff sts | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 48 |

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*The pattern below uses these final verified numbers throughout. All sections are now written cleanly using the confirmed values.*

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## THE COMPLETE PATTERN
*(Clean, Final Version)*

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### SECTION 1: NECKBAND

Using US 7 / 4.5 mm, 32" circular needle, CO **72 (76, 80, 84, 88)** sts using the long-tail cast-on.

Place unique BOR marker. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist stitches.

**Ribbing Round:** *K2, p2; repeat from * to end.

Repeat this round until neckband measures **1" (2.5 cm)**.

Change to US 8 / 5 mm circular needle.

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### SECTION 2: YOKE SETUP ROUND

**Place raglan markers** on this round as follows:

Knit **26 (28, 30, 32, 34)** — *Back section* — pm (RM1),
Knit **10** — *Left Sleeve section* — pm (RM2),
Knit **26 (28, 30, 32, 34)** — *Front section* — pm (RM3),
Knit **10** — *Right Sleeve section* — pm (RM4 / aligns with BOR).

> **Stitch count:** 26+10+26+10 = **72 (S) ✅** | 28+10+28+10 = **76 (M) ✅** | 30+10+30+10 = **80 (L) ✅** | 32+10+32+10 = **84 (XL) ✅** | 34+10+34+10 = **88 (2XL) ✅**

You should now have 4 raglan markers and 1 BOR marker on your needle. The BOR marker and RM4 are in the same position — use your unique marker here so you know where the round begins.

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### SECTION 3: RAGLAN YOKE INCREASES

You will work two alternating rounds:

**Round 1 — Raglan Increase Round (RIR):**
*[Knit to RM, M1L, sm, M1R] 4 times, knit to BOR marker.*
*(8 sts increased — 2 at each of the 4 raglan lines)*

**Round 2 — Even Round:**
Knit all stitches, slipping markers as you reach them.

> **How to work M1L and M1R:**
> - **M1L (Make 1 Left):** Insert left needle tip from front to back under the horizontal bar of yarn between the last knit stitch and the next stitch on the left needle. Knit through the back loop. This increase leans to the left.
> - **M1R (Make 1 Right):** Insert left needle tip from back to front under the horizontal bar of yarn between the last stitch and the next stitch. Knit through the front loop. This increase leans to the right.

**Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 a total of 24 (25, 27, 28, 30) times.**

This means you will work **48 (50, 54, 56, 60) total rounds** for the yoke.

**After completing all repeats, your stitch count should be:**

| Section | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back | 74 | 78 | 84 | 88 | 94 |
| Left Sleeve | 58 | 60 | 64 | 66 | 70 |
| Front | 74 | 78 | 84 | 88 | 94 |
| Right Sleeve | 58 | 60 | 64 | 66 | 70 |
| **Total** | **264** | **276** | **296** | **308** | **328** |

> **Verification (S):** 74+58+74+58 = **264 ✅**
> **Yoke depth (S):** 1" neckband + 48 rnds ÷ 6 rnds/inch = 8"+1" = **9" total neck-to-underarm ✅**

**Your yoke depth should measure approximately:**

| S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8" (20.5 cm) | 8.5" (21.5 cm) | 9" (23 cm) | 9.5" (24 cm) | 10" (25.5 cm) |

*Measure from the base of the neckband ribbing to the needles. If you need more or less depth, you can work more or fewer increase rounds to suit your body — add 2 more rounds (1 RIR + 1 even) to add approximately 0.3" of depth.*

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### SECTION 4: SEPARATE SLEEVES FROM BODY

You will now place the sleeve stitches on holders and cast on new underarm stitches to complete the body join.

**Separation Round:**

1. Knit across **74 (78, 84, 88, 94) Back** sts to RM1.
2. Remove RM1.
3. Place the next **58 (60, 64, 66, 70) Left Sleeve** sts onto a stitch holder or scrap yarn. Remove RM2.
4. Using backward loop (thumb) cast-on, CO **12 (12, 14, 16, 20)** new underarm sts. Place a marker here to mark the new BOR for the body if you wish, or return to your original BOR marker.
5. Knit across **74 (78, 84, 88, 94) Front** sts to RM3.
6. Remove RM3.
7. Place the next **58 (60, 64, 66, 70) Right Sleeve** sts onto a second stitch holder or scrap yarn. Remove RM4.
8. CO **12 (12, 14, 16, 20)** new underarm sts.
9. Continue to knit to BOR marker.

**Body stitch count:**
74+12+74+12 = **172 (S)**
78+12+78+12 = **180 (M)**
84+14+84+14 = **196 (L)**
88+16+88+16 = **208 (XL)**
94+20+94+20 = **228 (2XL)**

> **Verification:** S: 74+12+74+12 = **172 ✅** | M: 78+12+78+12 = **180 ✅** | L: 84+14+84+14 = **196 ✅** | XL: 88+16+88+16 = **208 ✅** | 2XL: 94+20+94+20 = **228 ✅**

> **Approx. chest circumference:** 
> S: 172 ÷ 18 × 4 = **38.2" ✅** | M: 180 ÷ 18 × 4 = **40" ✅** | L: 196 ÷ 18 × 4 = **43.6" ✅** | XL: 208 ÷ 18 × 4 = **46.2" ✅** | 2XL: 228 ÷ 18 × 4 = **50.7" ✅**

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### SECTION 5: BODY

You are now working only the body stitches in the round.

**Knit every round** (Stockinette Stitch worked in the round) until body measures **14 (14, 15, 15, 16)" / 35.5 (35.5, 38, 38, 40.5) cm** from the underarm, or **2" (5 cm) shorter** than your desired total body length.

*Tip: This is a great time to try on your sweater! Slip the stitches onto a long length of scrap yarn and pull it over your head. Knit to your desired length.*

**Hem Ribbing:**
Change to US 7 / 4.5 mm needle.

**Ribbing Round:** *K2, p2; repeat from * to end.

If your body stitch count is not divisible by 4, work the following adjustment round first:
*On the first ribbing round only, k2tog at one point to reduce to the nearest multiple of 4, then begin k2, p2 ribbing.*

| Size | Body sts | Divisible by 4? | Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 172 | 172÷4=43 ✅ | None needed |
| M | 180 | 180÷4=45 ✅ | None needed |
| L | 196 | 196÷4=49 ✅ | None needed |
| XL | 208 | 208÷4=52 ✅ | None needed |
| 2XL | 228 | 228÷4=57 ✅ | None needed |

*All sizes are divisible by 4 — no adjustment needed ✅*

Repeat Ribbing Round until hem ribbing measures **2" (5 cm)**.

Bind off all stitches loosely in pattern (knit the knits, purl the purls as you bind off). For a stretchy bind-off, try the sewn bind-off or use a needle 2 sizes larger.

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### SECTION 6: SLEEVES

Work both sleeves the same way. Begin with one sleeve, then repeat for the other.

**Setup:**
Return **58 (60, 64, 66, 70)** held sleeve sts to US 8 / 5 mm, 16" circular needle (or dpns).

With RS facing, join yarn at the center of the underarm cast-on sts.

**Pickup Round:**
- Pick up and knit **6 (6, 7, 8, 10)** sts from the left half of the underarm cast-on,
- Knit across **58 (60, 64, 66, 70)** sleeve sts,
- Pick up and knit **6 (6, 7, 8, 10)** sts from the right half of the underarm cast-on.
- Place BOR marker.

> **Sleeve stitch count after pickup:**
> S: 6+58+6 = **70 sts**
> M: 6+60+6 = **72 sts**
> L: 7+64+7 = **78 sts**
> XL: 8+66+8 = **82 sts**
> 2XL: 10+70+10 = **90 sts**
>
> *Note: Total underarm CO was 12 (12, 14, 16, 20) sts. Pick up approximately half from each side: 6+6=12 ✅, 6+6=12 ✅, 7+7=14 ✅, 8+8=16 ✅, 10+10=20 ✅*

**Knit 1 round even.**

**Sleeve Shaping:**
Work sleeve decreases every **6 (5, 5, 4, 4) rounds** as follows:

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

**Even Rounds:** Knit all sts.

Continue working Decrease Round every **6 (5, 5, 4, 4) rounds** until you have **38 (40, 42, 44, 48)** sts remaining.

**Number of decrease rounds needed:**

| Size | Start sts | End sts | Sts to decrease | Dec rounds | Dec every | Total dec rnds used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 70 | 38 | 32 | 16 | 6 | 16×6=96 rnds |
| M | 72 | 40 | 32 | 16 | 5 | 16×5=80 rnds |
| L | 78 | 42 | 36 | 18 | 5 | 18×5=90 rnds |
| XL | 82 | 44 | 38 | 19 | 4 | 19×4=76 rnds |
| 2XL | 90 | 48 | 42 | 21 | 4 | 21×4=84 rnds |

**Sleeve length check (at 6 rnds/inch):**

| Size | Target sleeve | Needed rnds | Actual rnds | Check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 18" → 108 rnds | 96 dec rnds + final even rnds | 108 rnds: add 12 plain rnds after dec ✅ | ✅ |
| M | 18" → 108 rnds | 80 + 28 plain | 108 ✅ | ✅ |
| L | 18.5" → 111 rnds | 90 + 21 plain | 111 ✅ | ✅ |
| XL | 18.5" → 111 rnds | 76 + 35 plain | 111 ✅ | ✅ |
| 2XL | 19" → 114 rnds | 84 + 30 plain | 114 ✅ | ✅ |

> *Tip: Knit the additional plain rounds scattered throughout the sleeve rather than all at the end. For example, for size Small: work Decrease Round, knit 5 rounds plain (not 5), Decrease Round — this spreads out the decreases more evenly and creates a smooth taper. The "every 6 rounds" instruction already accounts for this naturally.*

Continue knitting even (no decreases) once you've reached your cuff stitch count, until sleeve measures **18 (18, 18.5, 18.5, 19)" / 45.5 (45.5, 47, 47, 48.5) cm** from underarm or desired length.

**Cuff Ribbing:**
Change to US 7 / 4.5 mm dpns or short circular needle.

**Ribbing Round:** *K2, p2; repeat from * to end.

All cuff stitch counts (38, 40, 42, 44, 48) are divisible by 2, and all ribbing starts with k2 — check that they work for k2, p2:
> S: 38÷4=9.5 — *not* divisible by 4. Work k1, p1 ribbing instead, OR k2tog once on first ribbing round to reach 36 sts (divisible by 4): 36÷4=9 ✅
> M: 40÷4=10 ✅
> L: 42÷4=10.5 — k2tog once on first ribbing round to reach 40 sts ✅, OR use k2, p1, k2, p1... adjust as needed — **simplest fix: use k1, p1 rib for all sizes at cuff.**

**Simplified Cuff Ribbing (works for all sizes):**
**Ribbing Round:** *K1, p1; repeat from * to end.

All cuff counts (38, 40, 42, 44, 48) are even ✅ — k1, p1 ribbing works perfectly for all sizes.

Repeat Ribbing Round until cuff measures **2" (5 cm)**.

Bind off loosely in pattern.

**Repeat Section 6 for second sleeve.**

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### SECTION 7: FINISHING

1. **Weave in ends:** Use a tapestry needle to weave in all yarn tails on the wrong side of the work, working each tail in two different directions for security.

2. **Close underarm gaps:** If you see small gaps at the underarm join where you picked up stitches, thread a yarn tail through the gap and cinch it closed from the inside.

3. **Wet block:** Soak the finished sweater in lukewarm water with a small amount of wool wash for 20 minutes. Gently squeeze out excess water (do not wring). Roll in a towel to remove more water. Lay flat on a blocking mat, pat into shape to the finished measurements, and allow to dry completely. Blocking transforms your knitting — it evens out stitches, opens up the fabric, and sets the final dimensions.

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## SCHEMATIC

```
        ←—— 16–19.6" Neck ——→

    ↑   ___________________________
    |  /  ↑           ↑          \
  8–10" yoke         yoke         
    |  |  depth       depth        |
    ↓  |___________________________|
       |                           |
  ↑    |    ←— 38–54" Chest —→    |
 14–16"|                           |
  ↓    |___________________________|
             (2" ribbing)

SLEEVE (each):
  ← 14.5–21" upper arm →
  |                      |
  | 18–19" length        |
  |                      |
  ← 8.5–10.5" cuff →
```

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## QUICK REFERENCE CARD

| | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO stitches | 72 | 76 | 80 | 84 | 88 |
| Back/Front CO | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 |
| Sleeve CO | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| # Raglan Increase Rounds | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 30 |
| Back/Front after yoke | 74 | 78 | 84 | 88 | 94 |
| Each sleeve after yoke | 58 | 60 | 64 | 66 | 70 |
| Underarm CO per side | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 |
| Body sts total | 172 | 180 | 196 | 208 | 228 |
| Sleeve pick-up total | 70 | 72 | 78 | 82 | 90 |
| Dec every X rounds | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| # decrease rounds | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 21 |
| Cuff sts | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 48 |

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## YARN SUBSTITUTION GUIDE

This pattern is written for **worsted weight (Category 4)** yarn at a gauge of **18 sts / 24 rnds = 4"**.

When substituting yarn:
- Match the weight category (worsted)
- Always knit a gauge swatch with your substitute yarn
- Adjust needle size as needed to match gauge
- The yardage requirements above are estimates — buy an extra skein if in doubt

**Recommended fiber types:**
- **Wool or wool blend:** Best elasticity, easy to correct mistakes, blocks beautifully
- **Cotton or linen:** Heavier drape, less stretch — may need to adjust tension/needle size
- **Acrylic:** Budget-friendly, machine washable, no blocking required
- **Alpaca:** Luxuriously soft, has little memory — choose a blend for structure

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*Pattern designed for home knitting use. Please do not reproduce or sell this pattern.*