Raglan Pullover Knitting Pattern

Instructions

Size: (Figures in square brackets refer to larger sizes)

To Fit Chest / Bust: 30 [36; 40; 44; 48; 56] inch / 76 [91.5; 101.5; 111.5; 122; 142] cm
Actual Measurement: 37 [40; 44; 49; 55; 63] inch / 94 [103; 113; 124.5; 140; 160] cm
Length From Shoulder: 24.5 [25; 25; 25.5; 26; 26.5] inch / 62 [63.5; 63.5; 65; 66; 67.5] cm
Sleeve Seam: 18 inch / 46 cm

Tension Gauge:
Stockinette Stitch: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4″ (10cm) using U.S. 8 (5mm) needles.

Take time to make a gauge swatch to check your tension. Wash and block your swatch before measuring. Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Instruction:
The instructions are written for the smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger size(s) the instructions will be written thus [ ]. Numbers for each size are shown in the same order throughout the pattern. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes.
Abbreviations:
alt = Alternate(ing)
beg = Beginning
cont = Continue
dec = Decrease(ing)
foll = Following
k = Knit
inc = Increase(ing)
mp = make 1 purl-wise
P = Purl
patt = Pattern
P2tog = Purl next 2 stitches together
P2tog tbl = Purl next 2 stitches together through back loops, watch video on the how-to
rem = Remaining
rep = Repeat
RS = Right Side
ssk = Slip next 2 stitches knitwise one at a time. Pass them back onto left-hand needle, then knit through back loops together.
sl = slip
st(s) = Stitch(es)
WS = Wrong Side

BACK
Using U.S. 7 (4.5mm) needles and yarn A, 2×2 tubular cast on 82 [90; 98; 106; 118; 130] sts. (Watch video on how to do 2×2 tubular cast-on)
Row 1 (RS): k2, (p2,k2) to end.
Row 2: p2, (k2, p2) to end.
Rep these 2 rows of 2×2 rib for 2.25″ (6cm), ending after Row 1. (about 15 rows excluding the formation rows of 2×2 tubular cast-on)
Next Row: p13 [15; 16; 9; 8; 5], *mp, p28 [30; 33; 22; 17; 10], rep from * to last 13 [15; 16; 9; 8; 5] sts, mp, p to end. 85 [93; 101; 111; 125; 143] sts.

Change to U.S.8 (5mm) needles and proceed in stockinette st with alternate yarn A (1 st) and B (1 st) for 1 row on the 7th row then on every 9th row, until work from beg measures approx 16″ / 40.5cm, ending after a purl row (80 rows of stockinette st has been worked).

Shape Raglan
Continue with yarn A only. Bind off loosely 2 [2; 3; 3; 4; 4] sts at beg of next 2 rows. 81 [89; 95; 105; 117; 135] sts rem.

1st row (RS): k2, ssk, knit to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2.
2nd row: p2, p2tog, purl to last 4 sts, p2togtbl, p2.

Work these 2 rows 0 [0; 0; 0; 4; 14] times. 81 [89; 95; 105; 101; 79] sts rem.

Next row: as 1st row
Next row: as 2nd row
Next row: as 1st row
Next row: purl to end
Work these 4 rows 0 [2; 2; 6; 5; 4] times. 81 [77; 83; 69; 71; 55] sts rem.**

Next row: as 1st row
Next row: purl to end
Work these 2 rows 24 [22; 24; 17; 17; 9] times. 33[33; 35; 35; 37; 37] sts rem.

Bind off loosely.

FRONT
Work as of BACK to **.

1st row (RS): k2, ssk, knit to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2.
2nd row: purl to end

Work these 2 rows 15 [13; 15; 8; 8; 0] times. 51[53; 53; 53; 55; 55] sts rem.

Shape Neck
Next row (RS): k2, ssk, k10, k2tog (neck edge). Turn. Leave rem sts on a spare needle.
Next row: purl to end.
Dec 1 st at the raglan edge (as before) and dec 1 st at neck edge on next and alt rows until there are 4 sts rem.
Next row (WS): purl to end
Next row: ssk, k2tog
Next row: p2
Next row: ssk. Fasten off.

With RS facing, join yarn to rem sts, bind off 19 [21; 21; 21; 23; 23] sts. ssk, knit to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2.
Next row: purl to end.
Dec 1 st at neck edge and dec 1 st at the raglan edge (as before) on next and alt rows until there are 4 sts rem.
Next row (WS): purl to end
Next row: ssk, k2tog
Next row: p2
Next row: k2tog. Fasten off.

SLEEVES (knit 2)

Using U.S. 7 (4.5mm) needles, 2×2 tubular cast on 38 [38; 42; 42; 46; 46] sts.
Work in 2×2 rib as on BACK for 2.125″ (5.5 cm), ending after Row 1. (about 13 rows excluding the formation rows of 2×2 tubular cast-on)
Next Row: p4 [4; 3; 3; 5; 5], *mp, p5 [5; 6; 6; 6; 6], rep from * to last 4 [4; 3; 3; 5; 5], mp, p to end. 45 [45; 49; 49; 53; 53] sts rem.

Change to U.S.8 (5mm) needles and proceed in stockinette st. Work 12 rows.
Inc 1 st at beg and end of next row and following 6th [4th; 4th; 4th; 4th; 4th] rows until there are 67 [59; 63; 81; 83; 85] sts.
Inc 1 st at beg and end of next row and following 0 [6th; 6th; 0; 0; 0] rows until there are 67 [73; 77; 81; 83; 85] sts.
Cont until work from beg measure 15.5″ (92 rows) after the ribbing.

Shape Raglan

Stripe patt (worked in stockinette stitch):
With Yarn B, work 4 rows
With Yarn A, work 2 rows

Begin Strip patt. Bind off loosely 2 [2; 3; 3; 4; 4] sts at beg of next 2 rows. 63 [69; 71; 75; 75; 77] sts rem.

1st row (RS): k2, ssk, knit to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2.
2nd row: p2, p2tog, purl to last 4 sts, p2togtbl, p2.
3rd row: as 1st row
4th row: purl to end
Work these 4 rows 3 [4; 3; 3; 1; 2] times. 45 [45; 53; 57; 69; 65] sts rem.

Next row: as 1st row
Next row: purl to end
Work these 2 rows 18 [18; 22; 23; 29; 27] times. Bind off loosely rem 9 [9; 9; 11; 11; 11] sts.

BLOCKING
Block each piece of work as soon as it is done and before joining up.

Diagram (Click Picture for a larger chart, open in new tab. Or, download pdf version here.)



Neckband
Join raglan seams.
With RS work facing you and using U.S. 7 (4.5mm) shorter needles, pick up 7 [7; 7; 9; 9; 9] sts from left sleeve. Pick up 15 sts down left front neck edge. Pick up 19 [21; 21; 21; 23; 23] from front neck edge. Pick up 15 sts up right front neck edge. Pick up 7 [7; 7; 9; 9; 9] sts from right sleeve. Pick up 31 [31; 33; 33; 35; 35] sts from back. 92 [96; 96; 108; 104;104] sts rem. Place stitch marker.
Work 9 rows of 2×2 ribbing in a round. Bind off in ribbing.

TO FINISH OFF
Join side and Sleeve seams.

MORE DETAILS ON HOW TO KNIT
RAGLAN PULLOVER

1. For the yarn, I used Lion Brand Wool-Ease (details as shown in the materials list above) but you can use a similar yarn which you can obtain the same tension gauge.
   Though the main needles are written as 36″ circular needles, they can be replaced by straight needles to replace the long circular needle (except 8″ circular needle). Circular needles are recommended because they are lighter and more flexible, great for knitting bigger project like sweater and pullover.
2. This is the back piece of the raglan pullover which has been blocked and adjusted to the corresponding size.
3. Similarly, the front piece which is also blocked to size.
4. Lastly, these are the 2 blocked sleeves with stripe pattern at the raglan section.
5. The picture shows the seam of the raglan after the front and the sleeve is sewn up. If you are new to joining a raglan sleeve, this video will be helpful. Please take note: because this pattern has 2 knit stitches before/after the ssk/k2tog on the raglan slope, hence the raglan seam appeared to be 4 diagonal lines after seaming up, whilst the video only has 2 diagonal lines, but the method is the same.
6. After that, pick up stitches along the neckline in preparation to knit 2×2 ribbing for the neckband.
7. Finally, sew up the sleeve seams and side seams with mattress seam to complete the raglan pullover.