Alice Raglan

Alice Raglan by Jo Sharp

What is Being Made

The Alice Raglan is a soft, super lightweight raglan sweater designed for a relaxed, comfortable fit. This yoke-down construction sweater features three-quarter length sleeves that can be extended to full length if desired. The garment is engineered as a stretch-to-fit design, with the front, back, and sleeves all incorporated directly onto the yoke during construction. The "raggy" drape of the fabric creates variable sizing, making this piece forgiving and adaptable to different body shapes.

Techniques Used

The Alice Raglan employs a yoke-down construction method, a popular modern knitting technique that begins at the neckline and works downward in the round. This approach allows the knitter to seamlessly integrate the front, back, and sleeve stitches onto a single yoke section before dividing them for individual garment pieces. The pattern notes that circular needles can be used working back and forth as an alternative to straight needles, offering flexibility for knitters who prefer different needle styles. The sweater is worked primarily in stockinette stitch, a fundamental knitting technique that creates a smooth, classic fabric.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch throughout the Alice Raglan is stockinette stitch (St st), a basic knit stitch pattern that alternates knit and purl rows to create a flat, uniform fabric with a smooth appearance on the right side. This classic stitch choice is ideal for showcasing the luxurious qualities of the yarn while maintaining beginner-friendly construction.

Materials

The Alice Raglan is designed to be worked in Jo Sharp Mulberry Silk Georgette, a premium yarn available in 50-gram balls. Size A requires approximately 768 meters (Infinite colorway) of this sport-weight yarn. The pattern calls for 9.00mm (USA 13, UK 10) circular needles measuring 60 centimeters in length for working in the round, with the option to use a pair of 9.00mm straight needles for working back and forth instead. Additional materials include four stitch holders for managing stitches during construction. The recommended tension is 12.5 stitches and 16 rows per 10 centimeters when measured over stockinette stitch using the specified needles and yarn.

Difficulty Level

Rated as a beginner-friendly project, the Alice Raglan is accessible to knitters new to garment construction. The straightforward yoke-down method, combined with simple stockinette stitch throughout, makes this an excellent introduction to sweater knitting. The stretch-to-fit design also means minor gauge variations are less critical than in more fitted garments.