Directions are given for size 40. Changes for sizes 42 and 44 are given
in parentheses.
BACK: On No. 8 needles cast on 92 (96, 100) sts. Work in K 2, P 2
ribbing for 1½ inches inc 1 st on last row of ribbing (all sizes).
Change to No. 10 needles. START PATTERN: 1st ROW: K across row. 2nd ROW:
K 1, * yarn to front, sl 1, yarn to back, K 1, repeat from * across row.
Repeat 1st and 2nd rows 3 times. 9th ROW: K across row. 10th ROW: K 2, *
yarn to front, sl 1, yarn to back, K 1, repeat from * across row ending
last repeat with K 2. Repeat 9th and 10th rows 3 times. Repeat from 1st
pattern row until back measures 15 (15½, 16) inches from beg. SHAPE
ARMHOLES: Bind off 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows (all sizes); then dec 1
st at each end every other row 3 times. Work even until armholes measure
9 (9½, 10) inches.
SHAPE SHOULDERS: Bind off 8 sts at beg of next 4 rows (all sizes). NEXT
ROW: NECK FACING: P across row. Then work in stockinette st (P 1 row, K
1 row) for 5 rows inc 1 st at beg and end of every row. Bind off.
FRONT: Work same as back.
SLEEVES: On No. 8 needles cast on 48 (50, 52) sts and work in K 2, P 2
ribbing (all sizes) for 1½ inches inc 1 st in last row of ribbing (all
sizes). Change to No. 10 needles and keeping pattern as established inc
1 st at beg and end of every 10th row until there are 71 (73, 75) sts on
needle. Work even until sleeve measures 19 (19¼, 19½) inches from beg or
length desired to underarm. SHAPE SLEEVE: Bind off 5 sts at beg of next
2 rows; then dec 1 st at beg and end of every other row until there are
33 (33, 35) sts; then bind off 3 sts at beg of next 4 rows. Bind off
remaining sts.
FINISHING: Block each section. Sew shoulder, side and sleeve seams. Sew
sleeves in position. Fold neck facing to inside of sweater and tack in
position.
HER RAGLAN
Sizes: Small, Medium and Large
Materials Required:
AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” KNITTING WORSTED 5 (5, 6) 4 ounce
skeins Watermelon
1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 8 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN
STITCH GAUGE BELOW.
1 Set of Double Pointed Knitting Needles No. 8.
GAUGE: 9 sts = 2 inches;
6 rows = 1 inch
Directions are given for small size. Changes for medium and large sizes
given in parentheses.
BACK: Cast on 76 (80, 84) sts. 1st and 2nd ROWS: K 2, P 2 across each
row. 3rd and 4th ROWS: P 2, K 2 across each row. Repeat last 4 rows for
12 (12½, 13) inches or length desired to underarm. SHAPE RAGLAN: Dec 1
st at beg of each row until 24 sts remain (all sizes), slip 24 sts to st
holder.
FRONT: Work same as back.
SLEEVES: Cast on 32 (36, 40) sts. Work in pattern for 3 inches inc 1 st
each side every inch 13 times working inc sts into established pattern,
58 (62, 66) sts. Work even until sleeve measures 17 inches or length
desired to underarm. SHAPE RAGLAN: Work same as back until 8 sts remain.
Work 1 row even (all sizes). Sl 8 sts to st holder.
FINISHING: Steam each section lightly. Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew
sleeves in position. Dividing sts evenly, sl all sts from stitch holders
to 3 double pointed needles and work in pattern for 2 inches; then K
each row for 2 inches for neck facing. Bind off loosely. Turn neck
facing to inside and sew in place.
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