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His and Hers Raglan Sweaters in Sirdar Husky Super Chunky – Pattern 7191

Pattern 7191 from Sirdar presents a classic pair of His and Hers Raglan Sweaters knitted in Sirdar Husky Super Chunky yarn. The collection includes two distinct designs — a Sweater with Stand Up Neck and a Round Neck Sweater — making it an ideal pattern for knitters who want to create matching or coordinating garments for two people. Both designs share the same flattering raglan sleeve construction, a timeless shaping technique in which the sleeves and body are joined diagonally from the underarm to the neckline, creating a smooth, comfortable fit across the shoulders without a traditional set-in seam.

Designs Included

Sweater with Stand Up Neck

The first design features a stand-up neck, giving it a slightly more structured and contemporary look. This neckline style is knitted as a ribbed or folded collar that rises above the natural neckline, adding warmth and a neat finish. This version requires 5 buttons, suggesting a partial button opening, likely at the neck or shoulder, which adds a practical and decorative detail. It is knitted in Sirdar Husky Super Chunky shade 503.

Round Neck Sweater

The second design is a straightforward round neck sweater, a universally flattering and versatile style that suits a wide range of wearers. The round neckline is typically finished with a neat ribbed neckband picked up around the neck opening. This version is knitted in Sirdar Husky Super Chunky shade 504. No buttons are required for this design, making it a slightly simpler knit overall.

Sizing and Fit

The pattern covers six sizes, designed to fit bust or chest measurements from 86 cm (34 in) to 112 cm (44 in), making it suitable for both men and women across a broad range of sizes. The actual finished measurements include a small amount of positive ease, ranging from 93 cm (36¾ in) to 116 cm (45¾ in), ensuring a comfortable, relaxed fit. Full garment lengths range from 60 cm (23¾ in) to 73 cm (28¾ in), and sleeve lengths range from approximately 46 cm to 49 cm (18 in to 19¼ in), noted as adjustable so knitters can personalise the fit.

Techniques Used

Both sweaters are worked using classic hand-knitting construction methods well suited to confident beginners and intermediate knitters. Key techniques include:

• Raglan shaping — the defining construction feature, where paired decreases are worked at set intervals on both the body pieces and the sleeves to create the characteristic diagonal raglan seam line
• Stocking stitch — the primary fabric of both garments, created by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side, producing a smooth, classic knitted fabric
• Ribbing — used for the welts, cuffs, and neckbands, typically worked as a combination of knit and purl stitches in a repeating sequence to create an elastic, neat edge
• Increasing and decreasing — used throughout the shaping of the raglan seams and sleeve caps to achieve the correct fit
• Working with stitch holders — stitches for the neckline are placed on holders while other sections are completed, a standard technique for managing live stitches during garment construction
• Seaming and sewing up — the finished pieces are joined using mattress stitch or a similar seaming method; knitters using Big Softie or Kiko Super Chunky substitutes are specifically advised to use short lengths of yarn and to twist the yarn carefully when sewing seams

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch (k) — the foundational stitch used throughout the pattern
• Purl stitch (p) — used on wrong-side rows in stocking stitch and within ribbing sequences
• Decrease stitches (dec, tog) — used for raglan