The Raglan with a Twist combines a classic raglan shape with a unique applied hem and subtle slipped stitch raglan increases. It is worked top down, featuring a cropped length intended to be worn with 2-4 inches of positive ease for a flattering fit. Simply measure your bust, add your desired amount of ease, and choose the size with the closest measurement. Sweater shown is size 4 with 2 inches of positive ease. A step-by-step video tutorial is included with this pattern.

Yarn
4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 5) (6, 6, 6, 6, 6) (6, 7, 7, 7, 8) 8 skeins Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca (207 yds/190 m per 100 g), or similar worsted weight yarn

Needles
US 5/3.75 mm 32 in circular needle
US 6/4 mm in preferred needles for small circumference knitting (DPNs or magic loop method)
US 7/4.50 mm 24-32 in circular needle and preferred needles for small circumference knitting
or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions
Stitch markers
Waste yarn
Yarn needle for weaving in ends and seaming

Gauge
18 sts and 24 rows = 4 in/10 cm in Stockinette stitch in the round with US 7/4.50 mm needles (blocked)
Take time to check gauge to ensure an accurate fit

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) (12, 13, 14, 15, 16) 17

Finished bust circumference:
34 (36, 38, 40, 42, 44) (46, 48, 50, 52, 54) (56, 58, 60, 64, 68) 72 in/86.5 (91.5, 96.5, 101.5, 107, 112) (117, 122, 127, 132, 137) (142, 147.5, 152.5, 162.5, 173) 183 cm