Belle Raglan Sweater in West Yorkshire Spinners Exquisite 4 Ply - DPWYS0023 - Downloadable PDF

Belle Raglan Sweater by Chloe Elizabeth Birch – Knitting Pattern Summary

The Belle Raglan Sweater is a beautifully crafted lace rib sweater designed by Chloe Elizabeth Birch and worked in West Yorkshire Spinners Exquisite 4 Ply yarn. The design features a subtly voluminous, balloon-style silhouette that delivers both fluidity and comfort, making it an elegant yet wearable everyday garment. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is rated as intermediate in difficulty, making it well suited to knitters who are comfortable with lace and shaping techniques but are looking to develop their skills further.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a raglan-shaped pullover sweater with a delicate lace rib texture throughout. The silhouette is described as a bouncy, subtle balloon style, giving the garment a soft, relaxed drape. The pattern is offered in six sizes, designed to fit bust measurements ranging from 28/30 inches up to 48/50 inches (approximately 71/76 cm to 122/127 cm), with actual garment measurements spanning 98 cm to 145 cm to allow for ease and the characteristic volume of the design.

The pattern includes both a long sleeve and a short sleeve option, giving knitters flexibility depending on the season or personal preference. Long sleeve lengths range from approximately 43 cm to 48 cm, while short sleeve lengths range from 29 cm to 32 cm across the size range. The full garment length is approximately 60 cm to 65 cm depending on size.

Construction and Techniques

The sweater is constructed using raglan shaping, a classic seamless or seamed construction method in which the sleeves and body are joined and shaped simultaneously along diagonal raglan lines from the underarm to the neckline. This technique creates a smooth, comfortable fit across the shoulders and is particularly well suited to garments with a relaxed, fluid silhouette like the Belle Raglan Sweater.

• Raglan shaping – diagonal increase and decrease lines connecting body and sleeves
• Lace rib construction – combining lace openwork with ribbing for texture and elasticity
• Increases and decreases – used to shape the raglan seams and overall garment structure
• Short sleeve and long sleeve variations – worked as part of the same pattern with adjusted measurements

Stitches and Techniques Used

The pattern makes use of a range of knitting stitches and techniques appropriate to an intermediate skill level. The lace rib stitch pattern gives the sweater its distinctive delicate texture and gentle stretch. Key stitches and abbreviations referenced in the pattern include:

• Knit (K) and Purl (P) – the foundational stitches forming the rib and lace structure
• M1P (Make 1 Purl) – an increase worked by picking up the loop between the last and next stitch and purling into the back of it
• Pfb (Purl into front and back) – a single-stitch purl increase
• Sl1 (Slip 1 stitch knitwise) – used in shaping sequences
• Psso (Pass slipped stitch over) – a decrease technique often paired with slip stitches
• Tbl (Through the back loop) – worked to create twisted stitches that add definition to the lace rib
• Decrease (dec) – general shaping throughout the garment
• Pattern repeats (rep/patt) – the lace rib is worked across set stitch repeats for consistent texture

Yarn and Materials

The pattern is designed specifically for West Yorkshire Spinners Exquisite 4 Ply yarn, a 4 ply weight yarn known for its fine, smooth finish and excellent stitch definition — qualities that make it ideal for showcasing delicate lace and rib patterns. The lightweight nature of a