Funfetti Raglan by Andrea Gaughan

Funfetti Raglan

Knitting
December 2023
DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
1140 - 2525 yards (1042 - 2309 m)
{A, B, C}(D, E, F, G){H, I, J}
English
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DESCRIPTION
The Funfetti Raglan is an opportunity to craft your own unique color palette. This classic, relaxed raglan features a simple stranded colorwork motif that creates a complex visual effect by combining as many different colors as you wish! You can source colors from your stash, use up scraps from other projects, or use Brooklyn Tweed’s Arbor mini skeins to create your ideal palette of colors. Fingering yarn held double, DK yarn, or worsted yarn can all be used for the CCs.

CONSTRUCTION
This pullover is worked seamlessly from the top down. German Short Rows are used to shape the neck, which means a few rows of colorwork are worked on the WS. (Don’t worry though - I’ve shared my recommended tutorial in the links.) 1x1 rib finished with Tubular Cast Ons and Bind Offs lends a polished finished look to this sweater.

SIZES
{A, B, C}(D, E, F, G){H, I, J} designed to fit a body with a bust measurement of {30, 34, 38}(42, 46, 50, 54){58, 62, 66}“ / {75, 85, 95}(105, 115, 125, 135){144, 155, 165} cm

SIZING GUIDELINES
Designed to be worn with approximately 4” / 10 cm of positive ease at the bust. See Pattern Details document for a detailed schematic.

SAMPLE
Photos show a size B worn with 4” / 10 cm of positive ease at the bust and 4” / 10 cm of positive ease at the upper arm on a body with a height of 5’2” / 157 cm.

TESTERS
Check out my Tester Showcase to view the projects from all my wonderful test knitters! This can be a great way to get color & yarn inspiration, as well as getting a chance to see the fit of this garment on a wide range of different bodies.

YARN
Brooklyn Tweed Arbor (DK weight; 100% U.S. Targhee Wool; 145 yds / 133 m per 50 g).
Sample 1 (light MC) is shown in Hammock (MC) with various scrap yarns used as CCs.
Sample 2 (dark MC) is shown in Porter (MC), Klimt, Mesa, Lovat and Seaglass (CCs).

MC YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS
g - {300, 337, 372}(417, 450, 492, 532){580, 618, 665}
yds - {870, 975, 1080}(1210, 1305, 1425, 1545){1680, 1790, 1930}
m - {800, 895, 990}(1110, 1195, 1310, 1415){1545, 1645, 1770}
skeins - {6, 7, 8}(9, 9, 10, 11){12, 13, 14}

CC YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS
total yds - {270, 300, 335}(375, 405, 440, 480){520, 555, 595}
total m - {245, 275, 305}(345, 370, 405, 440){480, 510, 550}

NEEDLES
Below are suggested needle sizes. Use the needle you need to obtain gauge for the main body, and a needle three sizes smaller for the ribbing. In both sizes you will need circular needles of lengths appropriate for your size and your preferred needle type for small circumference knitting.
Main Body - US 6 / 4.0 mm
Ribbing - US 3 / 3.25 mm

GAUGE
21 sts x 28 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in colorwork pattern, worked in the round on main body needle and blocked.

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers (one unique for BOR)
• Scrap yarn for putting sts on hold

TECHNIQUES USED
• Long-Tail Tubular Cast On
• Stranded colorwork
• Worked stranded colorwork on WS
• Knitting in the round
• German short rows
• Backwards-Loop Cast On
• Basic increases
• Basic decreases
• Tubular Bind Off