Simple Summer Sweater

Simple and relaxed raglan sleeved sweater with wide neckline and a cute lace detail on front. The sleeves are long but the length is easy to adjust.

The sweater is worked seamlessly from top down. The work begins with the neckline shaping. When the raglan increases are completed, sleeve stitches are placed on hold. The body is then worked in the round towards the hem. Sleeve stitches are then placed back on the needles and the sleeves are worked in the round towards the cuffs.

The pattern includes photo tutorials for German short rows and for the bobble. The Lace pattern is both charted and written.

SIZES:

XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)

Bust circumference of the finished sweater: 32 ¼ (36, 40 ¼, 44, 47 ¾, 52, 55 ¾, 59 ¼)” / 81 (90, 101, 110, 119, 130, 139, 148) cm.

To fit the actual bust 28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56)” / 70 (80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140) cm.

Designed to be worn with approximately 3 ¼-4 ¼” / 8-11 cm of positive ease. Shown in size S.

YARN:

approximately 935 (1050, 1165, 1270, 1380, 1545, 1675, 1815) yds / 855 (960, 1070, 1165, 1260, 1415, 1530, 1660) m DK-weight yarn.

Shown in Concept by Katia Cotton-Yak (60% cotton, 30% wool, 10% yak; 142 yds / 130 m per 50 g), color 124.

Please note that the amounts are only an approximate.

NEEDLES:

For main body, raglans and sleeves:

US 6 / 4 mm circular needles, 16” / 40 cm and 32” / 80 cm or longer

US 6 / 4 mm double-pointed needles (or a long circular needle if using Magic loop technique)

For edgings:

US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needles, 16” / 40 cm and 32” / 80 cm or longer

US 4 / 3.5 mm double-pointed needles (or a long circular needle if using Magic loop technique)

NOTIONS:

stitch markers,

locking stitch markers,

row counter,

waste yarn for holding the sleeve stitches,

tapestry needle

GAUGE:

22 sts and 31 rows in Stockinette stitch using larger needles = 4” / 10 cm washed and blocked