A Raglan Pullover // Design By Tabetha Hedrick Flannery is the perfect introduction to sweater knitting! With a relaxed silhouette, easy raglan sleeve construction, and comfortable fit, first-time sweater knitters will love the skill-building success and great look it brings. The pattern is free for School of SweetGeorgia members. yarn: 7 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13) skeins SweetGeorgia Merino Worsted in Lilac (200 yd / 183 m per 4 oz / 115 g skein; 100% easy-care merino wool) needles: Size 6 US / 4 mm needles, circular needles, 16" / 40 cm longAdjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. gauge: 17 sts and 28 rows = 4” / 10 cm in St st, after blockingFor accurate sizing, always take time to check finished gauge. finished measurements: Chest: 34 (37 ½, 41 ½, 46, 50, 53 ½, 57 ½, 62, 66)” / 86.5 (95.5, 105.5, 117, 127, 136, 146, 157.5, 167.5) cmLength: 23 ½ (24 ½, 25 ¼, 25 ¾, 26, 26 ½, 27, 27 ½, 27 ¾)” / 59.5 (62, 64, 65.5, 66, 67.5, 68.5, 70, 70.5) cmChoose the size that is 3 ½-4" / 9-10 cm larger than actual bust circumference. The sample size shown in 41 ½" / 105.5 cm and is shown modeled with 8 1/2" / 21.5 cm positive ease. See pattern notes for information on how to completely customize this sweater. Pattern includes a 6-page PDF. Flannery is a raglan-style sweater, worked flat in pieces and then seamed. The pattern is designed for 9 sizes. It is advised that you highlight all numbers relating to your size throughout the pattern before beginning. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. When a zero is used, no stitches are worked for that size. When a – is used, instructions are not included for that size. For a completely customizable sweater experience, gather your measurements and swatch information to input into the included Google Sheets spreadsheet link.The stitch patterns are written to include a garter stitch selvedge edge for seaming. These stitches are included in the schematic measurements for blocking but are not included in the final seamed measurements. Armhole and front neckline shaping are worked at the same time, so read those instructions carefully. This pattern is included in Tabetha Hedrick's Knit Your First Sweater online workshop. Visit the School of SweetGeorgia for all the knitting resources you need to help with making your first sweater!
