This simple raglan pullover is worked from the top down. Stitches are cast on for the back and the beginning of the sweater is worked flat to shape the shoulders, then stitches are cast on for the front neck and joined in the round for the remainder of the sweater. This cozy sweater can be worn with 3-8”positive ease. Shown in size 3 with 7” positive ease.

Yarn
Aran Weight Yarn 740 ( 820, 890, 1020) (1100, 1200, 1280) 1400 yards

OR

DK 740 ( 820, 890, 1020) (1100, 1200, 1280) 1400 yards held with
Mohair Lace 740 (820, 890, 1020) (1100, 1200, 1280) 1400 yards
Note: for this version yarn is held double, so you will need the estimated yardage of EACH yarn.

OR

Fingering Weight Held Triple
Approximately 2100 (2400, 2700, 3000) (3240, 3540, 3780) 4320 yards
This version is a GREAT Stash Buster, so if you have leftover balls you can approximate by weight: 535 (610, 685, 760) (820, 895, 950) 1090 grams

A note on Marling the colors and fading…..
This was my first time doing it this way, but I found that even though you’re only knitting with 3 strands at once, I liked the way the colors blended best when I had 4 or even 5 balls of yarn attached to the sweater, and each round I would swap out a strand, gradually incorporating the next color I wanted to blend to….

Materials
US Size 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles, 16” cord.
US Size 10.5 (6.5 mm) circular needles, minimum 24” cord (or size needed to obtain gauge)
US Size US 8’s (5.0 mm) circular needles, 16” cord.Optional for a stretchier bind off.
DPN in both needle sizes (optional) for sleeves
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker (4; one unique to denote BOR).
Waste yarn or stitch holders for sleeve stitches

Finished Measurements
Sizes 1 ( 2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) 8
Body Circumference: 35.5 (40, 43.5, 48) (51.5, 56, 59.5) 64”
Raglan Depth: 9 (9.75, 10.5, 11) (11.75, 12.75, 13.25) 14.25”
Sleeve Circumference at upper arm: 12.85 (14.3, 15.2, 16.6) (18.6, 20, 22) 22.85”
Sleeve Circumference at cuff: 7.2 (8, 8.8, 9.6) (9.6, 10.4, 10.4) 11.2”
Sleeve length to underarm: 19.5”
Height to underarm: 14.5 (15, 15, 15) (15, 15, 15) 15”

Gauge
14 stitches x 19 rounds = 4 x 4 “ stockinette stitch with largest needles.

Pattern available as a printed leaflet with complimentary download code.