This raglan jumper is knitted seamlessly in the round from the bottom up. Sleeves and body are worked separately to the underarms, then joined to knit the yoke. Short rows are worked to shape the neckline before finishing with a rolled neckband. All cable motifs are charted, and are worked over a six-row repeat.
This jumper is ribbed all over so it has a lot of stretch. Intended to be worn with 2-4 inches of positive ease based on the relaxed gauge, choose a size down (zero or negative ease) if you prefer a snug fit.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Body Circumference:
76 (86, 96.5, 107, 117, 127) cm/30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50) inches
Length to Underarm:
32 (32, 34, 34, 36, 36) cm/12.5 (12.5, 13, 13, 14, 14) inches
Upper Arm Circumference:
26.5 (28, 29, 32, 34, 38) cm/10.5 (11, 11.5, 12.5, 13.5, 15) inches
Yoke Depth:
19 (20, 20, 21.5, 23, 23) cm/7.5 (8, 8, 8.5, 9, 9) inches
For further measurements, see schematic
Model has 79 cm/31 inch bust and is wearing size 86 cm/34 inches
YARN
Blacker Yarns Shetland, DK (100% Shetland Wool, 110 metres/119 yards per 50g ball)
Shown in:
Mid Grey; 10 (11, 12, 13, 14, 16) balls
Note: if making a longer jumper, approximately 1 extra ball will be required per 5cm/2 inches
DIFFICULTY
Five out of Five
Techniques include: working in the round, reading charts, decreasing while working charts and short row shaping
NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
For the Body:
3.25mm (UK 9, US 5) 80cm/32 inch circular knitting needle
4mm (UK 8, US 6) 80cm/32 inch circular knitting needle
For the Sleeves:
3.25mm (UK 9, US 5) DPNs or long circular knitting needle for Magic Loop Technique
4mm (UK 8, US 6) US 6 DPNs or long circular knitting needle for Magic Loop Technique
For the Yoke:
4mm (UK 8, US 6) 100cm (40 inch) circular knitting needles
3.25mm (UK 9, US 5) 40cm (16 inch) circular knitting needles or DPNs for neckband
4+ stitch markers, including one unique to indicate beginning of round
Cable needle
Length of smooth waste yarn
GAUGE/TENSION
27 stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm/4 inch square using larger needles, measured over central cable motif when fabric is relaxed
24 stitches and 32 rows to 4 inches/10cm using smaller needles, measured over 1×1 rib
Always use a needle size which results in the correct gauge after blocking
Note: You must match row gauge in order to achieve the correct yoke measurements
