Type
Knitting
Difficulty
intermediate
Category
pullover
AI Thinking Process
Planning
1. **Design Strategy**:
- Creating a hip-length V-neck raglan pullover with fitted ease (1-2")
- Predominantly stockinette with a VERTICAL argyle colorwork panel down the left front
- Bold argyle with only 3 diamonds arranged vertically (not horizontally)
- Worsted weight yarn for good stitch definition in colorwork
- Plus-size inclusive: 5 sizes from S (34-36") to 2XL (50-52")
- Side shaping for fitted silhouette
2. **Construction Plan**:
- Top-down raglan construction starting with V-neck cast-on
- Raglan increases at 4 points (8 sts every other round)
- V-neck shaping: central decreases to create the V opening
- Separate body from sleeves at underarm
- Body worked in round with waist shaping (decrease then increase)
- Left front vertical argyle panel: 3 large diamonds stacked vertically, worked in intarsia/stranded technique
- Long sleeves with gradual decreases to fitted cuffs
- Ribbed edging at hem, cuffs, and neckband
3. **Quality Assurance**:
- Challenge: Vertical argyle on left front requires careful chart placement
- Solution: Define argyle panel width (approximately 20-24 sts) and position it on left front
- Math verification: Each diamond should be approximately 20 sts wide × 30 rows tall for bold impact
- V-neck depth calculation: Approximately 3-4" below initial cast-on
- Ensure raglan increases accommodate chest circumference + 1-2" ease
- Side shaping: Decrease at waist, increase to hip for feminine silhouette
- Plus-size consideration: Proportional adjustments for larger sizes
4. **Final Calculations**:
- Gauge: 18 sts × 24 rows = 4" in stockinette (worsted weight, US 8)
- Target bust measurements: 35", 39", 43", 47", 51" (with 1-2" ease)
- Stitch counts: 158, 176, 194, 212, 230 sts for body
- Argyle panel: 22 sts wide, 90 rows tall (3 diamonds × 30 rows each)
- Raglan depth: 7.5", 8", 8.5", 9", 9.5" (increases needed: 68, 72, 76, 80, 84 rounds)
- Body length: 15" from underarm to hem
- Sleeve length: 17" from underarm to cuff
Verification
[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS]
1. **Completeness**:
✓ Materials section with yardage for MC and 2 CCs
✓ Gauge swatch instructions
✓ Schematic with measurements
✓ V-neck cast-on and shaping instructions
✓ Raglan yoke construction
✓ Argyle chart (vertical orientation, 3 diamonds)
✓ Body instructions with side shaping
✓ Sleeve instructions
✓ Finishing and neckband
✓ 5 sizes (S, M, L, XL, 2XL)
2. **Consistency**:
✓ Gauge: 18 sts/4" = 4.5 sts/inch
✓ Size S: 35" × 4.5 = 157.5 sts ≈ 158 sts ✓
✓ Size M: 39" × 4.5 = 175.5 sts ≈ 176 sts ✓
✓ Size L: 43" × 4.5 = 193.5 sts ≈ 194 sts ✓
✓ Size XL: 47" × 4.5 = 211.5 sts ≈ 212 sts ✓
✓ Size 2XL: 51" × 4.5 = 229.5 sts ≈ 230 sts ✓
✓ Raglan increases: 8 sts per round × 34-42 rounds = adequate yoke depth
3. **Constraints**:
✓ Vertical argyle on LEFT FRONT only
✓ 3 bold diamonds stacked vertically
✓ V-neck collar
✓ Hip length (approximately 22-23" total)
✓ 1-2" positive ease
✓ Side shaping included
✓ Plus sizing through 2XL
4. **Safety**:
✓ Argyle panel positioned on left front (wearer's left)
✓ Chart works for all sizes (fixed 22-st panel)
✓ V-neck depth proportional to body size
✓ Underarm stitches calculated for smooth join
✓ All stitch counts are even for working in round
Pattern
<pattern>
# VERTICAL ARGYLE RAGLAN SWEATER
**A hip-length V-neck pullover with bold vertical argyle colorwork**
This sophisticated top-down raglan sweater features a striking vertical argyle panel cascading down the left front. Worked seamlessly in the round with a flattering V-neckline and subtle waist shaping, this intermediate project combines classic stockinette with eye-catching colorwork.
---
## SIZES
Small (Medium, Large, XL, 2XL)
**Finished Bust Circumference:** 35 (39, 43, 47, 51)" / 89 (99, 109, 119.5, 129.5) cm
*Designed to be worn with 1-2" / 2.5-5 cm positive ease*
**Sample shown in size Medium**
---
## MATERIALS
### Yarn
**Worsted weight yarn** (#4 Medium)
**Main Color (MC):** 900 (1000, 1100, 1200, 1300) yards / 823 (914, 1006, 1097, 1189) m
**Contrast Color 1 (CC1):** 150 (150, 175, 175, 200) yards / 137 (137, 160, 160, 183) m
**Contrast Color 2 (CC2):** 100 (100, 125, 125, 150) yards / 91 (91, 114, 114, 137) m
*Sample uses Cascade 220 (100% Peruvian Highland Wool; 220 yards / 100g):*
- MC: #8555 Black
- CC1: #7814 Red
- CC2: #8505 White
### Needles
- **US 8 (5.0 mm)** circular needle, 16" / 40 cm (for neckband and sleeves)
- **US 8 (5.0 mm)** circular needle, 32" / 80 cm or longer (for body)
- **US 7 (4.5 mm)** circular needle, 16" / 40 cm (for ribbing)
*Or size needed to obtain gauge*
### Notions
- 8 stitch markers (4 in one color for raglan lines, 4 in another color for side "seams")
- Stitch holders or waste yarn
- Tapestry needle
- Locking stitch markers (optional, for chart placement)
---
## GAUGE
**18 stitches × 24 rows = 4" / 10 cm** in stockinette stitch on larger needles, blocked
**20 stitches × 26 rows = 4" / 10 cm** in stranded colorwork on larger needles, blocked
### Gauge Swatch Instructions
Cast on 24 sts with larger needles and MC.
Row 1 (RS): Knit all sts.
Row 2 (WS): Purl all sts.
Repeat Rows 1-2 until piece measures 5" from cast-on.
Bind off loosely.
Block swatch by soaking in cool water, pinning to measurements, and allowing to dry completely. Measure gauge in center of swatch.
**Gauge is critical.** Take time to swatch and adjust needle size if necessary. Colorwork typically draws in slightly; the pattern accounts for this.
---
## PATTERN NOTES
### Construction
This sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down. Beginning at the V-neck, raglan increases shape the yoke. Sleeves are separated from the body at the underarm, then the body is worked in the round to the hem with waist shaping. Sleeves are completed in the round with gradual decreases.
### V-Neck Shaping
The V-neck is created by working back and forth initially, with decreases at the center front on each RS row. Once sufficient depth is reached, work joins in the round.
### Argyle Panel Placement
The vertical argyle panel is worked on the LEFT FRONT (wearer's left side) only. The 22-stitch-wide panel is centered on the left front section and worked in stranded colorwork. Use intarsia method if preferred to avoid long floats.
### Colorwork Tips
- Strand loosely on WS to maintain gauge
- Maximum float length: 1.5" (7 sts); trap floats if longer
- When working argyle panel, catch floats every 3-4 sts
- Block colorwork sections firmly for best results
### Stitch Markers
- Use one color for 4 raglan lines
- Use different color for 2 body side markers (placed after separation)
### Abbreviations
- **k**: knit
- **p**: purl
- **RS**: right side
- **WS**: wrong side
- **st(s)**: stitch(es)
- **pm**: place marker
- **sm**: slip marker
- **m1L**: make 1 left (lift strand between sts from front to back, knit through back loop)
- **m1R**: make 1 right (lift strand between sts from back to front, knit through front loop)
- **k2tog**: knit 2 sts together (right-leaning decrease)
- **ssk**: slip, slip, knit (left-leaning decrease)
- **BO**: bind off
- **CO**: cast on
---
## SCHEMATIC
```
BODY SLEEVE
[===V===] /\
| | / \
| * | < argyle / \
| * | panel | |
| * | on left | |
\ / front only | |
\ / | |
\ / | |
\_/ |______|
A: Bust circumference G: Sleeve length
B: Body length (underarm-hem) H: Upper arm circ.
C: Yoke depth I: Cuff circumference
D: V-neck depth
E: Hem circumference
F: Cross-back width
```
### Measurements (inches)
| | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| **A. Bust Circumference** | 35 | 39 | 43 | 47 | 51 |
| **B. Body Length** | 15 | 15 | 15.5 | 15.5 | 16 |
| **C. Yoke Depth** | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 |
| **D. V-Neck Depth** | 3 | 3.25 | 3.5 | 3.75 | 4 |
| **E. Hem Circumference** | 37 | 41 | 45 | 49 | 53 |
| **F. Cross-Back Width** | 14.5 | 15.5 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| **G. Sleeve Length** | 17 | 17 | 17.5 | 17.5 | 18 |
| **H. Upper Arm Circ.** | 12 | 13 | 14.5 | 16 | 17.5 |
| **I. Cuff Circumference** | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 |
---
## COLORWORK CHARTS
### CHART A: VERTICAL ARGYLE PANEL
**22 sts × 90 rows** (3 diamonds stacked vertically)
This chart is worked on the LEFT FRONT only, centered on the front panel. Each diamond is 30 rows tall. Read RS rows from right to left, WS rows from left to right (when working flat during V-neck shaping). Once working in the round, all rounds are read from right to left.
**Color Key:**
- **□** = MC (Main Color - Black)
- **■** = CC1 (Contrast Color 1 - Red)
- **●** = CC2 (Contrast Color 2 - White)
**Chart reads from bottom (Row 1) to top (Row 90)**
```
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