A cozy and bulky raglan sweater knit from the top down. As seen in Knitscene Winter 2016, this sweater uses simple stranded colourwork around the neck, bottom, and sleeves and is suitable for the knitter that is new to the technique.

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Yarn Weight: Bulky/ 12 ply

Recommended Yarn: Cascade Yarns Nevado

Gauge: 12 stitches and 18 rows = 4″/ 10 cm in stockinette stitch with larger needles

Needle Size: US 10½/ 6.5 mm, and US 11/ 8.0 mm

Yardage: 820 – 1312 yards/ 750 – 1200 m

Finished Sizes Available: 37 ¼ (41 ¼, 45 ¼, 49 ¼, 52, 56)”/ 95 (105, 115, 125, 132, 142) cm bust circumference

Pattern available here.

Photos courtesy of Knitscene/ Harper Point Photography