Coloring Book Raglan

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DESCRIPTION

The Coloring Book Raglan was inspired by a relaxed sweatshirt fit from my youth. This updated and elevated classic knit is a versatile worsted-weight raglan that comes with long fitted sleeves, ¾ wide sleeves, cute preppy edge stripes, body and sleeve stripes, and two body lengths. Along with the possibility of just knitting the pattern plain, there are at least 14 possible permutations in the pattern itself… and more if you’re willing to make some mods. All versions have an underarm ribbing detail. 

PATTERN SPECS

SIZES

Finished circumference of body 35 (39, 43, 47, 51) (55, 59, 63, 67)” / 89 (99, 109, 119½, 129½) (150, 160, 170) cm.  

Samples shown in size 2 knit to fit 34” bust with +5” ease. Suggested ease is +5-10”. If the upper bust measurement is more than 3” / 7½ cm smaller than the full bust, suggest sizing down one size. 

For full schematics and pattern information, please download this PDF.

NEEDLES

NEEDLE A (MAIN FABRIC) 

US8, or size to obtain gauge, in the following lengths: 16”, 32”, and preferred method for working small circumferences in the round (such as DPN’s or small circular needles). 

Optional: use only 32” and magic loop anywhere the work is too small. 

NEEDLE B (RIBBING)

US7, or a size smaller than Needle A, in the following lengths: 16”, 32”, and preferred method for working small circumferences in the round (such as DPN’s or small circular needles). 

Optional: use only 32” and magic loop anywhere the work is too small. 

YARN 

Worsted weight yarn in the following amounts:

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MC: 825 (920, 1017, 1124, 1229) (1341, 1458, 1600, 1736) yards / 754 (841, 930, 1028, 1124) (1226, 1333, 1463, 1587) meters

CC1 & CC2: 26 (29, 32, 36, 39) (43, 47, 51, 55) yards / 24 (27, 29, 33, 36) (39, 43, 47, 50) meters of each

Sample shown in Sandnes Garn Alpakka Ull (65% alpaca, 35% wool) 109 yards / 100 meters per 50g ball, in MC: Dark Green 8063, CC1: White 1002, and CC2: Yellow 2335.

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MC: 532 (608, 694, 773, 860) (950, 1041, 1152, 1262) yards / 486 (556, 635, 707, 786) (869, 952, 1053, 1154) meters

CC: 177 (203, 231, 258, 286) (317, 347, 384, 420) yards / 162 (186, 211, 236, 262) (290, 317, 351, 384) meters

Sample shown in Coast to Coast Yarn Co Natural Worsted (100% Non-Superwash Merino, 218y/100g, 4ply) in MC: “Button”, CC: “Velvet Foot”

GAUGE

18½ sts and 24 rounds for 4×4” / 10×10 cm in St st knit in the round, blocked, using Needle A