Enkel stripejakke raglan

Enkel Stripejakke Raglan Cardigan

What Is Being Made

The Enkel Stripejakke is a striped raglan cardigan designed by Knit by Siv (Siv Kristin Olsen). This downloadable knitting pattern creates a classic cardigan sweater featuring horizontal stripes in a modern color palette. The garment is available in three size options: 2XS/S, S/M, and L/XL, with finished bust measurements ranging from 93 cm to 128 cm and lengths between 55 cm and 61 cm. The raglan sleeve construction provides a comfortable, contemporary fit suitable for various body types.

Techniques Used

This cardigan is constructed using the top-down knitting method, worked from the neckline downward. The raglan shaping technique creates diagonal lines from the neckline to the underarms, a hallmark of raglan sleeve construction that offers both visual interest and comfortable sleeve mobility. The pattern requires knitters to work with two yarn strands held together throughout, a technique that creates fabric depth and visual texture while working with super chunky weight materials. Swatching before beginning is recommended to ensure proper gauge and correct needle sizing for the intended finished fabric density.

Stitches Used

The Enkel Stripejakke utilizes fundamental knitting stitches appropriate for beginner-level knitters. The pattern employs basic knit and purl stitches to create the horizontal stripe pattern. Raglan increases are incorporated to shape the sleeves and body simultaneously as you work downward. The pattern uses standard abbreviations including WSF (Wrong Side Facing) and RSF (Right Side Facing) to indicate directional orientation during construction.

Materials and Yarn

This pattern calls for two yarn strands knitted together throughout the project. The yarn combination includes Rauma Mitu paired with Garnhimmelen Wild brushed alpaca, creating a luxurious blend. Yarn quantities vary by size: beige (SFN61 and 1615 sand) requires 100g for smaller sizes and 150g for the largest size; nature white (SFN10 and 811) ranges from 50g to 100g depending on size; and black (SFN50 and 2625) uses 200g for body and 100g for accents across all sizes. Total yardage varies by size selection.

Needles and Gauge

The pattern requires two needle sizes: 8 mm needles (80 cm length) for ribbed edgings and 10 mm needles in both 80 cm and 40 cm lengths for the main body and sleeves. The working gauge is 10 stitches and 10 rows per 10 cm when measured over stockinette stitch on 10 mm needles. Knitters should complete a gauge swatch before beginning to ensure their tension produces the correct finished measurements.

Difficulty Level

Designed as a beginner-friendly project, the Enkel Stripejakke introduces knitters to raglan construction and multi-strand knitting without requiring advanced techniques. The straightforward stitch patterns and clear shaping instructions make this an excellent choice for knitters developing their skills in garment construction.