This sweater is a top-down raglan design worked in three strands of DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk, creating a unique, fluffy texture and a marled effect. The pattern features a series of six distinct stripes using different combinations of three colors (forest green, grey, and light grey). The body is worked in stockinette stitch, with a split hem detail where the back is longer than the front. Ribbing (knit 2, purl 2) is used for the neck, cuffs, and hem.
Skill Level: Easy
Sizes: S – M – L – XL – XXL – XXXL
Finished Measurements:
- Chest Measurements: 104-112-120-132-142-154 cm = 41″-44″-47¼”-52″-55¾”-60½”
- Full Length: 50-52-54-56-58-60 cm = 19¾”-20½”-21¼”-22″-22¾”-23⅝” (front length; back is 10cm/4″ longer)
Materials Used:
- DROPS BRUSHED ALPACA SILK from Garnstudio (Yarn group C)
- Color 11 (forest green): 100-100-100-125-125-150 g
- Color 03 (grey): 125-125-150-150-175-175 g
- Color 02 (light grey): 100-100-125-125-150-150 g
- DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES SIZE 8 MM = US 11
- DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 8 MM = US 11 (40 cm = 16″ and 80 cm = 32″)
- DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES SIZE 6 MM = US 10
- DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 6 MM = US 10 (40 cm = 16″ and 80 cm = 32″)
Gauge: 10.5 stitches in width and 14 rows in height with stockinette stitch and 3 strands = 10 x 10 cm = 4″ x 4″.
Stitches Used:
- Stockinette stitch (knit on RS, purl on WS; knit in the round)
- Rib (knit 2, purl 2)
- Garter Stitch (knit every row – used for edge stitches on the back)
Pattern Notes:
- Top-Down Raglan Construction: The sweater is worked from the neck down, with raglan increases.
- Three Strands of Yarn: The entire sweater is worked holding three strands of yarn together.
- Stripes: The pattern features detailed stripe sequences (STRIPES-1 for the body, STRIPES-2 for the sleeves) using different combinations of the three colors.
- Split Hem: The back of the sweater is longer than the front, creating a split hem. The back hem is worked back and forth, while the front is worked in the round, then back and forth.
- Raglan Increases: Increases are made with yarn overs on either side of marker threads.
- Sleeve Decreases: Decreases are made under the sleeves using k2tog and ssk.
- Edge Stitches: The back hem features edge stitches worked in garter stitch.
Pattern Pieces (though worked seamlessly):
- Yoke: Begins with a ribbed neckband, then transitions to stockinette stitch with raglan increases.
- Body: The body has the front and back split.
- Sleeves: Worked in the round after separating from the yoke, with decreases.
Finishing:
- The split hem can be optionally seamed.
- Loose ends are woven in.
Abbreviations: Standard knitting abbreviations are used. The pattern provides explanations for “RIDGE/GARTER STITCH”, “INCREASE TIP”, “STRIPES-1”, “STRIPES-2”, “RAGLAN”, and “DECREASE TIP”.
