INTRODUCTION

Checked Raglan

by Alexis Di Gregorio

A wide necked pullover featuring a softly textured pattern on the body with smooth stockinette sleeves, this top is a perfect project for splurge-worthy yarns. Gently fitted to follow natural curves, this pullover is delightful to snuggle up in. While the fit of the body creates an elegant outline, the three-quarter length raglan sleeves add a relaxed, casual feel to the whole project.

The Checked Raglan is worked in the round from the bottom up, with the sleeves being attached to the the yoke using Raglan shaping. A short raglan length ensures a flattering neckline with pretty, squared-off corners.

model: Katherine Thurston

photos: Alexis Di Gregorio

SIZE

Women's XS[S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X]
shown in S with no ease

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust circumference: 32.25[34.25, 37.5, 42, 46.25, 50.75, 54.25] inches / 82[87, 95.5, 106.5, 117.5, 129, 138] cm
Length: 19[19.25, 19.75, 20, 22, 22.75, 23] inches / 48.5[49, 50, 51, 56, 58, 58.5] cm

MATERIALS

Yarn
Valley Yarns Deerfield (80% baby alpaca/20% silk; 109 yd/100 m per 1.75oz/50g ball); color: Stone Blue; 8[9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16] balls

Recommended needle size
[always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below - every knitter's gauge is unique]
US #5/3.75mm needles

Notions
5 stitch markers
stitch holders
yarn needle

GAUGE

18 sts/26 rows = 4 inches/10 cm in St st
23 sts/25 rows = 4 inches/10 cm in Checked Stitch

PATTERN NOTES

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

When measuring the length of your knitting, measure while hanging the fabric vertically to account for the natural weight and drape of the fabric. Refer to gauge swatch as necessary to count required number of rows.

Checked Stitch (multiple of 5 sts):
Rnd 1: *P1, k4; rep from * to end.
Rnd 2: *P2, k3; rep from * to end.
Rnd 3: *P3, k2; rep from * to end.
Rnd 4: *P4, k1; rep from * to end.
Rnd 5: *K1, p4; rep from * to end.
Rnd 6: *K2, p3; rep from * to end.
Rnd 7: *K3, p2; rep from * to end.
Rnd 8: *K4, p1; rep from * to end.
Rep Rnds 1-8 for patt.

RLI (Right Lifted Increase)
Increase one stitch by knitting into the right leg of the stitch one row below the stitch on left-hand needle.

LLI (Left Lifted Increase)
Increase one stitch by knitting into the left leg of the stitch two rows below the last stitch knit.

DIRECTIONS

BODY
CO 180[192, 208, 232, 252, 276, 296] sts. PM and join to work in the rnd, being careful not to twist sts. Beg of rnd is at center back.
Rib rnd: (K2, p2) to end.
Rep last rnd until work measures 2 inches/5 cm from cast-on.

Patt rnd: Work Checked Stitch over next 35[35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60] sts, p2, k 7[10, 9, 10, 10, 11, 11] , p1, pm, p1, k 7[10, 9, 10, 10, 11, 11] , p2, work Checked Stitch over next 70[70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120] sts, p2, k 7[10, 9, 10, 10, 11, 11] , p1, pm, p1, k 7[10, 9, 10, 10, 11, 11] , p2, work Checked Stitch over next 35[35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60] sts.
Rep last rnd until work measures 3 inches/7.5cm from cast-on edge.

Dec rnd: *Patt to 3 sts before m, ssk, p1, sl m, p1, k2tog; rep from * once more, work in patt to end. 4 sts decreased.
Work 5 rnds even in patt.
Rep last 6 rounds 4[5, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4] times more. 160[168, 188, 212, 232, 256, 276] sts.

Work even in patt until piece measures 9 inches / 23cm from cast-on edge.

Inc rnd: *Patt to 2 sts before m, RLI, p1, sl m, p1, k1, LLI; rep from once more, patt to end. 4 sts increased.
Work 7 rnds even in patt.
Rep last 8 rnds 3[3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4] times more, working increased sts into St st. 176[184, 204, 228, 252, 276, 296] sts total.

Work even in patt if necessary until piece measures 14[14, 14, 14, 15, 15, 15] inches / 35.5[35.5, 35.5, 35.5, 38, 38, 38] cm from cast-on edge. Do not break yarn. Place sts on holder.

SLEEVES (make 2)
With new ball of yarn, CO 32[36, 36, 40, 48, 52, 56] sts. PM and join to work in the rnd, being careful not to twist sts.

Rib rnd: (K2, p2) to end.
Rep last rnd until work measures 3 inches / 7.5 cm from cast-on.

Knit 1 rnd.

Inc rnd: K1, LLI, knit to 1 st before m, RLI. 2 sts increased.
Work 12[12, 10, 11, 9, 6, 5] rounds even in St st.
Rep last 13[13, 11, 12, 10, 7, 6] rnds 4[4, 5, 5, 6, 9, 10] times more, then rep Inc rnd once more. 44[48, 50, 54, 64, 74, 80] sts.

Work even in St st until piece measures 13.5[14, 14, 14.5, 14.5, 14.5, 14.5] inches / 34.5[35.5, 35.5, 37, 37, 37, 37] cm from CO edge.

Next rnd: K 5[6, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13] sts, then break yarn, leaving a long tail. Place 5[6, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13] sts before m and 5[6, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13] sts after m of holder for underarm. Place remaining 34[36, 38, 40, 48, 54, 54] sts on separate holder.

Yoke
Joining rnd: Work first 39[40, 45, 50, 55, 59, 61] sts of Body in patt, place next 10[12, 12, 14, 16, 20, 26] sts on holder for underarm, pm, k 34[36, 38, 40, 48, 54, 54] sleeve sts, pm, work next 78[80, 90, 100, 110, 118, 122] sts of Body in patt, place next 10[12, 12, 14, 16, 20, 26] sts on holder for underarm, pm, k 34[36, 38, 40, 48, 54, 54] sleeve sts, pm, work in patt to end of Body. 224[232, 256, 280, 316, 344, 352] sts.

Shape Raglan:
Dec rnd: *Patt to 2 sts before m, k2tog, sl m, ssk; rep from * 3 times more, patt to end. 8 sts decreased.
Work 1 rnd even in patt.
Rep last 2 rnds 12[12, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20] times more, maintaining St st and Checked Stitch patterns. 120[128, 136, 152, 164, 184, 184] sts total; 52[54, 60, 68, 72, 78, 80] sts each for front and back; 8[10, 8, 8, 10, 14, 12] sts for each sleeve.

Neckband
Rib rnd: (K2, p2) to end.
Rep last rnd until neckband measures 1 inch / 2.5 cm. BO in patt.

FINISHING

Join underarm stitch using Kitchener Stitch. Weave in all loose ends and block to schematic measurements.

A: Bust Circumference: 32.25[34.25, 37.5, 42, 46.25, 50.75, 54.25] inches / 82[87, 95.5, 106.5, 117.5, 129, 138] cm
B: Waist Circumference: 28.75[30.5, 34, 38.5, 42, 46.25, 49.75] inches / 73[77.5, 86.5, 98, 106.5, 117.5, 126.5] cm
C: Hip Circumference: 33.25[36, 38.5, 42.75, 46.25, 50.75, 54.25] inches / 84.5[91.5, 98, 108.5, 117.5, 129, 138] cm
D: Body Length: 14[14, 14, 14, 15, 15, 15] inches / 35.5[35.5, 35.5, 35.5, 38, 38, 38] cm
E: Yoke Length*: 5[5.25, 5.75, 6, 7, 7.75, 8] inches / 12.5[13.5, 14.5, 15, 18, 19.5, 20.5] cm
F: Back Neck Width*: 11.5[12, 13.25, 15, 16, 17.25, 17.75] inches / 29[30.5, 33.5, 38, 40.5, 44, 45] cm
G: Sleeve Length: 13.5[14, 14, 14.5, 14.5, 14.5, 14.5] inches / 34.5[35.5, 35.5, 37, 37, 37, 37] cm
H: Upper Arm Circumference: 9.75[10.75, 11, 12, 14.25, 16.5, 17.75] inches / 25[27.5, 28, 30.5, 36, 42, 45] cm
I: Cuff Circumference, stretched: 7[8, 8, 9, 10.75, 11.5, 12.5] inches / 18[20.5, 20.5, 23, 27.5, 29, 32] cm
*Not including ribbed neckband.

ABOUT THE DESIGNER

Alexis Di Gregorio began designing the winter on 2014 and has since been featured in Knitscene, Jane Austen Knits, and Chicago Knits; as well as working directly with yarns such was Louet North American and The Unique Sheep.

Find her on Ravelry.

Pattern & images © 2017 Alexis Di Gregorio. Contact Alexis