Valetta Raglan by Stephanie Earp

Valetta Raglan

Knitting
December 2019
both are used in this pattern
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18.5 stitches and 19 rows = 4 inches
in Stranded colourwork, after blocking
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
875 - 1859 yards (800 - 1700 m)
XS (S, M, L) (XL, XXL, 3X, 4X, 5X) | 35 (39, 43.25, 47.5) (52, 54.75, 59, 63, 67)” finished bust
English
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Worked in the round from the bottom up, this cropped boxy raglan is great for layering over tunics, dresses and long-sleeved tops. The 1x1 stranded colourwork creates a firm fabric, and the folded hems add a crisp finish.

MATERIALS:
MC: 3 (4, 5, 6) (6, 7, 8, 9, 9) balls Noro Silk Garden Solo (Worsted; 100m per 50g ball; 45% silk, 45% mohair, 10% wool) in col. 1
CC: 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) balls Noro Ito (Worsted; 400m per 200g ball; 100% wool) in col. 20
US 6 (4 mm) circular, 16” for sleeves; 32” or 40” for body
US 8 (5 mm) circular, 16” for sleeves & neck; 32” or 40” for body and yoke
9 stitch markers; 1 in distinct colour for end of round, 8 opening markers for raglans
2 stitch holders or waste yarn for sleeves
Darning needle

The sample shown here is size S. For a similar fit, choose at least size 4” larger than your actual bust. It’s easy to add length to this cropped design, but don’t forget you’ll need more yardage.