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A simple raglan top down sweater with a decorative twist raglan. Notes and tips included to personalize to your perfect fit. This size-inclusive sweater is meant to be worn with 2-6½” of ease or more for your ideal fit.

 

The fold-over neckband provides a nice soft and stretchy finish along your neck and high-low waist can be modified to your desired length. With no waist shaping, this has a relaxed, perfect sweatshirt fit.

 

SIZES

Size 1 (2, 3, 4) 5, 6, 7 {8, 9, 10, 11}

Finished Bust circumference 38 (40¾, 43¼, 47½)52, 52¾, 57{61½, 64¾, 69¼, 72.¾}” / 96.5 (103.5, 110, 120.5)132, 134, 145{156, 164, 176, 185} cm

 

Based on actual bust circumference 31½ (34½, 37½, 41.½)45½, 47, 51{55, 59, 63, 67}” / 80 (88, 95, 105)115.5, 119, 129.5{140, 150, 160, 170} cm

 

To choose your size, measure the circumference around the fullest part of your bust, then add 2-6” (depending on how much ease you want) and choose the closest size. 

 

If you are between sizes, you can size up or down depending on whether you want more or less ease in the bicep (see chart on last page for full finished sweater schematics).

 

YARN

Designed for worsted weight yarn.

 

The sample is knit in House of A La Mode House Worsted (100% Superwash Merino Wool, 218 yd / 199 m, 100 g) in Moonlit Sprig.

Sample knit is size 6 with 1¾” of positive ease (51” bust).

 

Yarn requirements by yardage: 812 (950, 1065, 1254)1464, 1523, 1571{1896, 2114, 2463, 2724} yd

Yarn requirements by meter: 742 (869, 974, 1147)1338, 1392, 1437{1733, 1933, 2252, 2490} m

 

GAUGE

18.5 sts / 27 rows = 10 cm / 4” in stockinette in the round, blocked

 

NEEDLES

US 6 / 4.0 mm, 16” / 40 cm and 32” / 80 cm circular needles and DPNs for sleeves if not using magic loop 
US 7 / 4.5 mm, 16” / 40 cm and 32” / 80 cm circular needles

 

TOOLS

stitch markers (qty 9), scrap yarn, tapestry needle

 

THANK YOU so much to my amazing test knitters, my grading and editing pro Melissa, and to Gale and Patty for capturing some gorgeous images

Moonlit Sprig Sweater PDF Pattern

$10.00Price
  • In purchasing this product you will receive a .pdf pattern for the pictured item so that you may knit them up yourself, not the actual finished item.

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