a top-down raglan pullover
designed with the clarity and elegance
of geometric simplicity

This pattern has been test knitted and tech edited.

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Linescape is a seamless, top-down pullover that begins at the neck. Intersecting slipped stitch lines and tuck stitch details add rhythm and texture, while short row shaping and raglan increases create a comfortable fit through the yoke. Once the yoke is complete, the body and sleeves are set free to flow smoothly in the round down to the hem and cuffs, where 2x2 ribbing with a subtle line at the edge gives the sweater a fuss-free finish. The result is a piece that feels engaging to knit and easy to wear.

FINISHED BUST MEASUREMENTS

Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)
90.5 (99, 109.5, 118.5, 128.5)(137.5, 148, 158.5, 167) cm /
35½ (39, 43¼, 46½, 50¾)(54, 58¼, 62¼, 65¾) inches

The sample is knit in Size 2 and worn with 12.5 cm / 5” positive ease at bust. Suggested ease at bust: 7.5 to 15 cm / 3 to 6” positive ease.

YARN

DK weight
Cardiff Cashmere Classic (112 m / 120 yds per 25 g skein, 100% cashmere)
Sample colour: 717 Sudan (brown)

1215 (1335, 1525, 1680, 1910)(2115, 2360, 2605, 2820) m /
1330 (1460, 1665, 1835, 2090)(2315, 2580, 2850, 3085) yds
11 (12, 14, 15, 17)(19, 21, 24, 26) skeins

NEEDLES

One 2.75 mm / US 2 circular needle, 40 cm / 16” for neck and 60 cm / 24” or longer for body
One 3 mm / US 2½ circular needle, 40 cm / 16” for neck and 60 cm / 24” or longer for body
One 3.5 mm / US 4 circular needle, 40 cm / 16” for neck and 60 cm / 24” or longer for body
One 3.25 mm / US 3 or smaller circular needle as the spare needle for Tuck Stitch Line
One (set) each 2.75, 3 and 3.5 mm / US 2, 2½ and 4 preferred needles for working sleeves in the round

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS

Stitch markers, stitch holder or waste yarn, tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

GAUGE (after blocking)

23 sts and 34 rnds = 10 cm / 4” in St st and Tuck Stitch Line pattern with 3.5 mm / US 4 needle.

SPECIAL THANKS

Heartfelt thanks to a wonderful team of dedicated test knitters — Roberta, Annette, Qiu Fang, Svitlana, Terry, Yuki, Anne, Dorthe, Susie and Natalie for their time, care, and thoughtful feedback. Their commitment and attention to detail helped make this pattern as clear and enjoyable as possible.

Special thanks to Naoko Ogawa (Strands of Life) for tech editing.