Classic raglan turtleneck sweater with a modern feel.

Shaped for a regular fit and finished with 2x2 ribbed trims. The exaggerated raglan sleeves and the wide ribbed further enhance the fluidity of this wardrobe staple.

The model in the picture is 169 cm tall and wears a size 2.

LEVEL

Intermediate (2/3)

YARN

7 (7, 7, 8, 8) (8, 9, 9, 10) skeins of Semilla melange by BC Garn (50g = 191 yards/175 m) (100% wool).

6 (6, 6, 7, 7) (7, 8, 8, 9) skeins of Kidsilk lace by Gregoria Fibers (25g = 230 yards/ 210 m) (73% superkid mohair, 27% silk).

The sweater is worked by holding two strands of yarn together (one of Kidsilk Lace and one of Semilla).

For the sample, we used one strand of Kidsilk lace in colorway “Shadow” and one strand of Semilla in colorway 03.

NEEDLES

3 mm / US 2.5 circular needles, cable length 80 or 100 cm / 32 or 40” for neckband and ribbing.

4 mm / US 6 circular needles, cable length 80 or 100 cm / 32 or 40” for the main body.

GAUGE

20 stitches x 31 rounds = 10 cm / 4” on 4 mm / US 6 needles in stockinette stitch in the round after blocking.

SIZES

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
This sweater is designed to be worn with approximately 25 cm / 10” of positive ease at bust.

Finished bust circumference: 105 (110, 115, 120, 125) (130, 135, 145, 150) cm /41.3 (43.3, 45.3, 47.2, 49.2) (51.2, 53.1, 57.1, 59.1)”.

Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) are intended to fit a real bust circumference of about 80 (85, 90, 95, 100) (105, 110, 120, 125) cm / 31.4 (33.4, 35.4, 37.4, 39.3) (41.3, 43.3, 47.2, 49.2)”.