Big Rib Raglan

CONSTRUCTION

• The sleeve is cast on and worked from classic long sleeve, tall long sleeve, or three-quarter bloused sleeve instructions. The 1x1 ribbed hem is worked on the smaller needle, then the majority of the sleeve is worked in stockinette stitch on the larger needle following shaping instructions for chosen sleeve silhouette. A short distance before the underarm section, an increase transition row is worked and the fabric switches to 2x2 ribbing. When the underarm is reached, sleeve is set aside; underarm stitches are placed on hold. The second sleeve is worked in the same manner.
• The body is cast on circularly, the ribbed hem is worked on the smaller needle, then the majority of the body is worked in stockinette on the larger needle. A short distance before the underarm section, an increase transition row is worked and the fabric switches to 2x2 ribbing.
• Sleeves and body are joined with mirroring sets of held underarm stitches on either side. Yoke is worked in 2x2 ribbing and raglan shaping begins.
• In the final 2”/5 cm of the yoke, a section of short rows is worked to shape the neck for a better fit. Decreases on the back and sleeves of the yoke continue during this short row section.
• After completion of the yoke, the 1x1 ribbed neckband is worked on the smaller needle. The underarm stitches are grafted together to finish.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS

1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10, 11)

• 36¼ (40, 43¾, 47¼) (51, 54½, 58¼) (61¾, 65½, 72¾, 76¼)” [92 (101.5, 111, 120) (129.5, 138.5, 148) (157, 166.5, 185, 193.5) cm] finished circumference at chest
• See Full Schematic for more sizing information
• Sample 1 is Size 2, Classic Length with Long Sleeves, in Arbor Spruce. Modeled by Maya, 5’10”/178 cm tall, with 4"/10 cm positive ease.
• Sample 2 is Size 1, Semi-Cropped Length with Bloused Sleeves, in Arbor Sashiko. Modeled by Maya, 5’10”/178 cm tall, with 2½"/6.5 cm positive ease.

Need help picking a size? See our resource page on Selecting a Sweater Size 101.

GAUGE

• 22 stitches & 32 rounds per 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch with main needle, after blocking

YARN

Brooklyn Tweed Arbor — 145 yards (132 meters) per 50g skein

• 9-11 (9-11, 10-13, 11-14) (12-14, 12-15, 14-17) (14-17, 15-19, 16-20, 17-21) skeins
• Photographed in colors Spruce and Sashiko

You may choose to knit from nine variations:

• Semi-Cropped Version, Bloused ¾ Sleeve
• Semi-Cropped Version, Long Sleeve
• Semi-Cropped Version, Long Tall Sleeve
• Classic Version, Bloused ¾ Sleeve
• Classic Version, Long Sleeve
• Classic Version, Long Tall Sleeve
• Tall Version, Bloused ¾ Sleeve
• Tall Version, Long Sleeve
• Tall Version, Long Tall Sleeve

See Full Pattern Specs for skein counts and yardage for each variation.

Potential yarn substitutes include Dapple and Re•Ply Rambouillet. Note that put-ups (yardage per skein) may be different for alternate yarn lines, so check your total yardage for your size.

YARDAGE

• 1165-1470 (1275-1595, 1390-1745, 1525-1905) (1615-2020, 1715-2140, 1915-2370) (1965-2445, 2110-2615, 2290-2830, 2425-2980) yards [1065-1344 (1166-1458, 1271-1596, 1394-1742) (1477-1847, 1568-1957, 1751-2167) (1797-2236, 1929-2391, 2094-2588, 2217-2725) meters] DK weight wool yarn

NEEDLES

Main needles

• Suggested Size: US 6 (4 mm)
• One 32” (80cm) circular needle
• One set of double-pointed needles (DPNs) and one 16” (40 cm) circular needle (sizes 3-11 only, optional) for working sleeves

Ribbing needles

• Suggested size US 4 (3.5 mm)
• Two or three sizes smaller than main needles
• One 32” (80cm) circular needle for hem
• One 16” (40cm) circular needle for neckband
• One set of DPNs for sleeve cuffs

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:

• Video — Italian Tubular Cast On
• Video — German Short Rows
• Video — Italian Tubular Bind Off
• Video — Quadruple Decreases
• Blocking 101

8 April 2024: Version 1.1

The sample information on page 4 has been corrected to indicate that sample 1 is size 2 and sample 2 is size 1. Additionally, the letter indicator for Front Neck Drop on the Schematic on page 5 has been updated to "F".