What you'll need
| Bust, in: | 32 | 36 1/2 | 41 1/4 | 45 3/4 | 50 1/4 | 54 3/4 |
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Oink Pigments Oink Bulky - Wine Knot Cabernet Sauvignyarn?
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6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
Product Description
Bulky yarn can be fun to knit with! And this raglan in a simple garter rib and cable pattern works up quickly. Choose a semi-solid color for the best results. The fun, yet unusual, aspect of the cable is that it’s half stockinette, and half garter, so it look as if only one half of the cable is actually twisting. The body is worked in the round to the armholes, then divided to work the front and back separately. The sleeves are worked in the round to the armhole, then the cap worked back and forth. The only seams are the armhole seams. Pick up stitches along the bound off edges of the sleeves and neck, then work a few rounds in garter rib with the pattern matching the rib on the body. Quick and easy, you’ll have this one done in no time!
Rough Cut Raglan Pullover by Therese Chynoweth
What Is Being Made
The Rough Cut Raglan Pullover is an intermediate-level knitted sweater featuring a classic raglan construction. This pullover is designed to be a versatile layering piece, available in six sizes ranging from XS to 2XL, with finished bust measurements from 32 inches (81.5 cm) to 54¾ inches (139 cm) and lengths from 23 inches (58.5 cm) to 25½ inches (65 cm). The garment shown in the pattern is knitted in a rich Wine Knot Cabernet Sauvignon colorway, showcasing the depth and warmth achievable with quality yarn.
Knitting Techniques Used
This design employs fundamental raglan construction techniques, which create seamless shaping through strategic decreases that form the characteristic diagonal lines running from the armholes to the neckline. The pattern utilizes both circular knitting for the body and flat knitting sections, requiring knitters to work with multiple needle sizes and types. The construction method involves working in the round using circular needles, transitioning between 16-inch and 32-inch circular needles as the circumference changes, and finishing with double-pointed needles for the narrower sections. Knitters will need to manage stitch markers to track pattern repeats and raglan decrease points, and use a cable needle for any textured elements. The pattern provides detailed instructions written for the smallest size with larger sizes given in parentheses throughout, making it accessible for intermediate knitters comfortable with size adjustments.
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
The primary stitch pattern used in the Rough Cut Raglan Pullover is garter stitch, which creates a textured, reversible fabric with horizontal ridges. Garter stitch is worked by knitting every row when working flat, or alternating knit and purl rounds when working in the round. This stitch pattern is ideal for chunky-weight yarns as it showcases the yarn's texture and creates a fabric with excellent drape and elasticity. The garter stitch construction provides visual interest while remaining straightforward for intermediate knitters, allowing focus on the raglan shaping and garment construction rather than complex stitch techniques.
Materials: Yarn and Needles
The Rough Cut Raglan Pullover is designed to be worked in bulky weight yarn (Bulky #5), with the pattern sample knitted in Oink Pigments Bulky, which is composed of 100% USA-grown superwash merino wool. This yarn provides 120 yards (110 meters) per 3½ ounce (100 gram) hank. Yardage requirements range from 716 yards (655 meters) for the smallest size to 1,227 yards (1,122 meters) for the largest size, requiring between 6 and 11 hanks depending on the finished size. The superwash merino fiber offers durability, softness, and easy care characteristics.
Needle requirements include US 10¾ (7 mm) circular needles in both 16-inch (40 cm) and 32-inch (80 cm) lengths, along with a set of 4 or 5 double-pointed needles of the same size, or whatever size is needed to achieve the specified gauge. Additional notions required for completion include stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and raglan shaping points, a cable needle for any textured elements, stitch holders or waste yarn for holding stitches during construction, and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
Gauge and Fit
The pattern specifies a gauge of 13 stitches and 18 rows/rounds equal 4 inches (10 cm) over garter stitch. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for obtaining the finished measurements and proper fit. Knitters should knit a gauge swatch in garter stitch using the recommended yarn and needles before beginning the project, adjusting needle size up or down as needed to match the specified gauge.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Bulky |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Designer: | Therese Chynoweth |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | You can also use waste yarn in place of the stitch holders |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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