INTRODUCTION

Lady

by Julie Robinson

A seamless, top-down, ribbed, square-neck raglan with long, flared sleeves and side vents. I wanted to make something that was elegant and fashion forward, but relatively quick and relaxing to knit. Most of the body and sleeves are knit in the round. But the rib fabric means you won't have to slow down much when knitting the flat parts near the hem and sleeve cuffs.

The sleeves are designed to be a little longer than average, which is how I like mine, but they can be easily shortened.

While I was designing this pattern I was reminded of Tempting by Jenna Adorno, the first sweater I ever completed!


Lady's ribs give her plenty of shape, but the side vents keep the body from being too clingy. She's perfect for all those holiday parties that are right around the corner.

model + photos: Julie Robinson

SIZE

Women's XS[S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X]
shown in size M with 2 inches/5 cm of ease

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Chest/Bust: 32[36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56] inches/ 81[91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142] cm
Length: 24[24, 24.5, 24.5, 25, 25, 25] inches/ 61[61, 62.5, 62.5, 63.5, 63.5, 63.5] cm

MATERIALS

Yarn
Purl Soho Season Alpaca [100% baby alpaca; 218yd/199m per 100 g skein]; color: Stillwater Blue; 6[7, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11] skeins

Recommended needle size
[always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below - every knitter's gauge is unique]
1 US #3/3.25mm circular needle, 32-inch to 40-inch/80-cm to 120-cm (or length smaller than finished bust)
1 set US #3/3.25mm double pointed needles

Notions
Stitch markers
Stitch holders
Tapestry needle
Waste yarn

GAUGE

24 sts/32 rows = 4 inches/10 cm in stockinette stitch
24 sts/32 rows = 4 inches/10 cm in 3x3 rib, lightly stretched

PATTERN NOTES

[Knitty's list of standard abbreviations and techniques can be found here.]

3x3 Rib (multiple of 6 sts + 3)
Row 1 [RS]: (K3, p3) to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 2 [WS]: (P3, k3) to last 3 sts, p3.
Rep these 2 rows for patt.

kfbf: knit into front, back, and front of same stitch. 2 sts increased.

This pullover boasts a low neckline. If you would like a higher neck, you can cast on the front neck sts earlier. Alternatively, if you would like the option to raise it later, you may wish to cast on the front neck sts using a provisional cast-on and waste yarn, then unzip the cast-on and work the resulting sts even in patt until the neck reaches the desired height, then cast off and seam each side to Left and Right Front. Refer to schematic for neck depth in the pattern as written.

During and after working sleeve decreases, keep sts outside underarm markers in patt as est, working knit sts as knit and purl sts as purl.

DIRECTIONS

YOKE

Back Neck and Shoulders
With circular needle, CO 73[73, 79, 79, 85, 89, 95] sts.
Row 1 [RS]: K3, pm, p1, pm, p 0[0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 1] , k3, p 0[0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 1] , pm, p1, pm, (k3, p3) 9[9, 10, 10, 11, 11, 12] times, p 0[0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 1] , k3, p 0[0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 1] , pm, p1, pm, k3, pm, p1, pm, k3.
3 sts for each Front, 3[3, 3, 3, 3, 5, 5] sts for each Sleeve, 57[57, 63, 63, 69, 69, 75] sts for Back, and 4 total sts for raglan.
Row 2 [WS]: P3, sl m, k1, sl m, k 0[0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 1] , p3, k 0[0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 1] , sl m, k1, sl m, p3, (k3, p3) to m, sl m, k1, sl m, k 0[0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 1] , p3, k 0[0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 1] , sl m, k1, sl m, p3.

Note: Rows 1-2 establish the 3x3 rib pattern. Work increases on following rows into 3x3 rib pattern, treating each section between markers as separate 3x3 rib sections. Work purl increases as M1P and knit increases as M1.

Raglan inc row [RS]: *Patt to m, M1 in patt, sl m, p1, sl m, M1 in patt; rep from * 3 times more, patt to end. 8 sts increased.
Even row [WS]: Work 3x3 rib patt as est in previous row, knitting the knit sts and purling the purl sts.
Rep last 2 rows 13[18, 22, 25, 27, 29, 31] times more.
185[225, 263, 287, 309, 329, 351] sts: 17[22, 26, 29, 31, 33, 35] sts for each Front, 31[41, 49, 55, 59, 65, 69] sts for each Sleeve, 85[95, 109, 115, 125, 129, 139] sts for Back, and 4 total sts for raglan.

Sizes XS and S Only:
Work Raglan inc row [RS].
Work 1 row even in patt.
Sleeve inc row [RS]: *Patt to m, sl m, p1, sl m, M1 in patt, patt to m, M1 in patt, sl m, p1, sl m; rep from * once more, patt to end. 4 sts increased.
Work 1 row even in patt.
Work last 4 rows 2[1, -, -, -, -, -] time(s) more.
221[249, -, -, -, -, -] sts: 20[24, -, -, -, -, -] sts for each Front, 43[49, -, -, -, -, -] sts for each Sleeve, 91[99, -, -, -, -, -] sts for Back, and 4 total sts for raglan.

All Sizes:
Work measures approx. 5.5[6.25, 6.25, 7, 7.5, 8.25, 8.75] inches / 14[16, 16, 18, 19, 21, 22] cm from cast-on.

Join work:
With RS facing, pm on end of right ndl, CO 51[51, 57, 57, 63, 63, 69] sts using backward loop method, pm for beg of rnd. Join to work in the rnd, being careful not to twist sts. 272[300, 320, 344, 372, 392, 420] sts: 91[99, 109, 115, 125, 129, 139] sts ease for Front and Back, 43[49, 49, 55, 59, 65, 69] sts for each Sleeve, 4 total sts for raglan.

Note: Work Front neck cast-on sts into 3x3 rib patt on foll rnd, beginning and ending cast-on sts with P3.

Size XS Only:
Raglan inc rnd: *Patt to m, M1 in patt, sl m, p1, sl m, M1 in patt; rep from * 3 times more, patt to end. 8 sts increased.
Work 2 rnds even in patt.
Rep last 3 rnds 4 times more. 312 sts: 101 sts each for Front and Back, 53 sts for each Sleeve, 4 total sts for raglan.

Sizes S-3X Only:
Raglan inc rnd: *Patt to m, M1 in patt, sl m, p1, sl m, M1 in patt; rep from * 3 times more, patt to end. 8 sts increased.
Work 1 rnd even in patt.
Rep last 2 rnds -[6, 7, 8, 7, 7, 8] times more.
-[356, 384, 416, 436, 456, 492] sts: -[113, 125, 133, 141, 145, 157] sts each for Front and Back, -[63, 65, 73, 75, 81, 87] sts for each Sleeve, 4 total sts for raglan.

Sizes 1X-3X Only:
Body inc rnd: *Patt to m, M1 in patt, sl m, p1, sl m, patt to m, sl m, p1, sl m, M1 in patt; rep from * once more, patt to end. 4 sts increased.
Work 1 rnd even in patt.
Rep last 2 rnds -[-, -, -, 1, 3, 3] time(s) more.

Divide for body and sleeves:

All Sizes:
312[356, 384, 416, 444, 472, 508] sts: 101[113, 125, 133, 145, 153, 165] sts each for Front and Back, 53[63, 65, 73, 75, 81, 87] sts for each Sleeve, 4 sts total for raglan.

Dividing rnd: *Patt to m, sl m, place next 55[65, 67, 75, 77, 83, 89] sts (removing both markers) on holder for sleeve, CO 1[1, 1, 5, 5, 9, 9] st(s), sl m; rep from * once more, patt to next m. This is now the new beg of rnd. 204[228, 252, 276, 300, 324, 348] tot sts.

BODY
Patt rnd: *Sl m, p 0[0, 1, 0, 1, 3, 0] , k 1[1, 0, 1, 3, 3, 3] , p 0[0, 0, 3, 1, 3, 3] , k 0[0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 3] , sl m, patt to next m; rep from * once more.

Cont to work even in patt until work meas 13.75 inches / 35 cm from Dividing rnd, or 4.25 inches / 11 cm shorter than total desired length.

Shape side vents:
Next rnd: *Sl m, k 0[0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 3] , p 0[0, 0, 1, 1, 3, 1] , k 0[0, 0, 0, 1, 1, 0] , kfbf, k 0[0, 0, 0, 1, 1, 0] , p 0[0, 0, 1, 1, 3, 1] , k 0[0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 3] , sl m, patt to next m; rep from * once more. 208[232, 256, 280, 304, 328, 352] sts; 3[3, 3, 7, 7, 11, 11] sts in each side panel between markers.
Next rnd: *Sl m, k 0[0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 3] , p 0[0, 0, 1, 1, 3, 1] , k 3[3, 3, 3, 5, 5, 3] , p 0[0, 0, 1, 1, 3, 1] , k 0[0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 3] , sl m, patt to next m; rep from * once more.

Begin to work flat:
Row 1: Sl m, k 0[0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 3] , p 0[0, 0, 1, 1, 3, 1] , k 2[2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 2] , turn.
Row 2: (Patt to m, sl m) twice, p 0[0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 3] , k 0[0, 0, 1, 1, 3, 1] , p 2[2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 2] , turn.
Cont on these 105[117, 129, 141, 153, 165, 177] sts only for Front Flap.

Front Flap
Work even in patt on these 105[117, 129, 141, 153, 165, 177] sts until work measures 4 inches / 10 cm from Side Vent split, ending after a WS row.

BO in patt.

Back Flap
Return to 103[115, 127, 139, 151, 163, 175] sts held for Back with RS facing. Join yarn.

Row 1: K 0[0, 0, 0, 1, 1, 0] , kfb, p 0[0, 0, 1, 1, 3, 1] , k 0[0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 3] , sl m, patt to next m, sl m, k 0[0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 3] , p 0[0, 0, 1, 1, 3, 1] , kfb, k 0[0, 0, 0, 1, 1, 0] . 105[117, 129, 141, 153, 165, 177] sts.

Work even in patt until work measures 4 inches / 10 cm from Side Vent split, ending after a WS row.

BO in patt.

Sleeves
Return to 55[65, 67, 75, 77, 83, 89] sts held for first Sleeve and join yarn. Patt across held sts, pm, then pick up and knit 3[1, 3, 7, 7, 11, 11] sts across underarm. Pm and join to work in the rnd. 58[66, 70, 82, 84, 94, 100] sts.

Rnd 1: Work in 3x3 rib as est to m, sl m, work underarm panel as foll:
Size XS and M Only: P1, kfbf, p1.
Size S Only: P1.
Size L Only: K3tog, k1, k3tog.
Size 1X Only: P2, k3, p2.
Size 2X Only: Kfb, p3, k3, p3, kfb.
Size 3X Only: P2, kfb, k1, p3, k1, kfb, p2.

60[66, 72, 78, 84, 96, 102] sts, with 5[1, 5, 3, 7, 13, 13] st(s) between markers for underarm.

Work even in patt as est until work measures 6[6, 6, 4.5, 4.5, 3, 3] inches / 15[15, 15, 11.5, 11.5, 7.5, 7.5] cm from underarm.

All Sizes Except 2X: Remove m, p 2[1, 2, 3, 1, -, 1] , replace m for new beg of rnd, patt to 2[1, 2, 0, 1, -, 1] sts before next m, pm, p 2[1, 2, 0, 1, -, 1] , remove m, patt to new beg of rnd m. 9[3, 9, 3, 9, -, 15] sts between markers for underarm.

Size 2X Only: Remove m, patt to next m, remove m, k2, pm, p3, k3, p3, pm for new beg of rnd. 9 sts between markers for underarm.

All Sizes:
Note: Rnd should now start with a K3.

Dec rnd: K2tog, patt to 2 sts before next m, ssk, patt to end. 2 sts decreased.
Work 15[12, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3] rnd(s) even in patt.
Rep last 16[13, 9, 7, 6, 5, 4] rnds 3[4, 6, 9, 11, 15, 17] times more. 52[56, 58, 58, 60, 64, 66] sts.

Work even in patt until Sleeve measures 14.5[14.5, 14.5, 14.5, 14.5, 13.5, 13.5] inches / 37[37, 37, 37, 37, 34.5, 34.5] cm from underarm.

Sizes XS, M, L, 1X & 2X Only: Patt to m, p 3[-, 3, 0, 3, 3, -] , (kfb) 3 times, p 3[-, 3, 0, 3, 3, -] .
Sizes S & 3X Only: Patt to m, (p3, k3) -[0, -, -, -, -, 1] time, (kfb) 3 times, (k3, p3) -[0, -, -, -, -, 1] time.

All Sizes:
55[59, 61, 61, 63, 67, 69] sts, 12[6, 12, 6, 12, 12, 18] sts for underarm placket.

Next rnd: Patt to m, (p3, k3) 1[0, 1, 0, 1, 1, 1] time, k 0[6, 0, 6, 0, 0, 6] , (k3, p3) 1[0, 1, 0, 1, 1, 1] time.

Work even in patt until sleeve measures 17[17, 17, 17, 17, 16, 16] inches / 43[43, 43, 43, 43, 40.5, 40.5] cm from underarm.

Sleeve Split
Note: Work increased sts into 3x3 rib pattern of underarm sts.

Row 1 [RS]: Patt to m, p 3[0, 3, 0, 3, 3, 3] , k 3[6, 3, 3, 3, 3, 6] , turn.
Row 2 [WS]: Patt to m, sl m, patt to m, sl m, k 3[0, 3, 0, 3, 3, 3] , p 3[6, 3, 3, 3, 3, 6] , turn.
Sleeve is now worked flat. This point is the beg of the row.

Inc row [RS]: K3, M1 in patt, patt to m, sl m, kfb, patt to 1 st before m, kfb, sl m, patt to last 3 sts, M1 in patt, k3. 4 sts inc'd.
Work even in patt for 1 row.
Rep last 2 rows 12[12, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16] times more, working inc sts into patt. 107[109, 111, 115, 121, 129, 135] sts.

Work even in patt until Sleeve measures 24[24, 24, 24, 24, 23, 23] inches / 61[61, 61, 61, 61, 58.5, 58.5] cm from underarm, or desired length.

BO in pattern.

Repeat for other sleeve.

FINISHING

Weave in ends. Block to measurements.

A: Back neck width: 12.25[12.25, 13.25, 13.25, 14.25, 14.75, 15.75] inches / 31[31, 33.5, 33.5, 36, 37.5, 40] cm
B: Neck depth: 5.5[6.25, 6.25, 7, 7.5, 8.25, 8.75] inches / 14[16, 16, 18, 19, 21, 22] cm
C: Yoke depth: 7.5[8, 8.25, 9.25, 10, 11.25, 12] inches / 19[20.5, 21, 23.5, 25.5, 28.5, 30.5] cm
D: Bust circumference: 34[38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58] inches / 86.5[96.5, 106.5, 117, 127, 137, 147.5] cm
E: Body length: 18 inches / 45.5 cm
F: Upper arm circumference: 10[11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17] inches / 25.5[28, 30.5, 33, 35.5, 40.5, 43] cm
G: Cuff circumference: 9.25[9.75, 10.25, 10.25, 10.5, 11.25, 11.5] inches / 23.5[25, 26, 26, 26.5, 28.5, 29] cm
H: Sleeve length: 24[24, 24, 24, 24, 23, 23] inches / 61[61, 61, 61, 61, 58.5, 58.5] cm

ABOUT THE DESIGNER

Julie is a fashion designer. She calls New York City home. She shares her apartment with a dozen plants, a handsome man, and a rotating roster of fermentation projects.

You can keep up with her online or on Instagram and Ravelry.

Pattern & images © 2018 Julie Robinson.