Textured Raglan Sweater by Pat Menchini

Textured Raglan Sweater

Knitting
May 2024
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in over st st using 4 mm needles
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1191 - 1588 yards (1089 - 1452 m)
To fit sizes: 30-32, 34-36, 38-40, 42-44, 46-48, 50-52 inches
English
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A beautifully classic shaped raglan sweater in 6 generous sizes. The lower sections of the back and front are worked in a flattering vertical rib with twisted stiches incorporated, to give an intriguing texture (no cable needles required!). The yoke is worked in a brick pattern, dividing from the main part by a bold reverse stocking stitch ridged border. The sleeves are also in brick pattern. Worked bottom up and with full written instructions.

To fit sizes:
76-81 (86-91, 97-102, 107-112, 117-122, 127-132) cm
30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44, 46-48, 50-52) ins

Actual size:
92 (102, 112, 122, 132, 142) cm
36¼ (40, 44, 48, 52, 56) ins

Length at centre back excluding neckband approx:
58 (60, 61, 63, 65, 66) cm
23 (23½, 24, 25, 25½, 26¼) ins

Sleeve seam:
43 (44, 44, 46, 46, 47) cm
17 (17½, 17½, 18, 18, 18½) ins

King Cole Majestic DK (126 metres/131 yards per 50g ball)
9 (10, 10, 11, 12, 12) x 50g balls in shade Cloud 349