Subtle short rows worked using Twin stitches shape the back of the Radial Raglan, which uses modified raglan construction worked seamlessly from the top down. A series of gentle short rows radiate from the center back, lengthening as the sweater is worked toward the hem and accenting the longer back and the diagonal front edges; similar short rows curve the cuffs, and additional short rows shape the narrow garter front edging.

Construction: The back and sleeves are worked in the raglan style to the bottom of the armholes, then the body and sleeves are divided and stitches are picked up along the front raglan lines and united with the back. The radiating short rows add length and accent the diagonal front edges of the cardigan, which are shaped further with increases. The body is finished with garter stitch; sleeves are worked seamlessly in the round to complementary short row cuffs. The front edges and neckline are picked up and finished simply with a short row garter stitch collar.

Finished Size: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48)” bust circumference, based on 2 times the back width; sweater shown measures 36”. Radial is meant to be worn open; the angled fronts will not meet at the bust, but will overlap at the hem if placed flat. The back is longer than the front, with an angled front hem.

Yarn: DK weight (#3 Light)
Shown here: Valley Yarns Northfield (70% merino, 20% baby alpaca, 10% silk; 124 yd 113m/1.76oz 50g): Summer Plum, 10 (11, 12, 13, 14) balls.

Needles; Size 7 (4.5mm): 32” (80cm) and 60” (150cm) circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: 7 markers, 1 different color (m); stitch holders; yarn needle.

Gauge: 19 sts and 26 rows = 4” in St st; 19 sts and 32 rows = 4” in Garter st.