Knitting Pattern for a Classic Raglan-Sweater with a Round Neck, an Eye-catching Cable-Lace-Pattern and Decorative Raglan Cables in Sizes XS/S | M/L (XL/2XL | 3XL/4XL) 5XL.

Structure:
The sweater is worked as a classic raglan design from the top down. First, the yoke is shaped with classic raglan increases along the raglan cables. To shape the round neck, the first few centimeters are worked back and forth in rows in lace and in cable pattern and with additional increases along the front panels for the neckline. When the front panels are joined to the round, the sweater is worked in cable-lace-pattern in the round with raglan increases along the raglan cables only. Then, the sleeves are separated from the body and the stitches are put on hold on a separate rope or leftover yarn. The body is now finished in cable-lace-pattern without increases and finished off with a hem in 1x1 half twisted ribbing. Now, the sleeve stitches are picked up again and the sleeves are finished in the round in cable-lace-pattern. Shortly before the cuffs, you will work a bunch of decreases for a balloon-like sleeve shape. The cuffs are then worked in 1x1 twisted ribbing matching the body hem. Last, but not least, stitches are picked up along the neckline and a double folded collar in 1x1 half twisted ribbing is added to the sweater.
The fit of the sweater is relatively oversized with a larger amount of positive ease: 20 to 30 cm depending on individual preferences and the size you are working. The length is relatively short, but of course it can be adapted due to the individual body shape and preferences as the sweater is worked top down and can be tried on during the process. The highlight of the design is the intricated cable-lace-pattern, which flows out of the raglan lines and creates a sophisticated, elegant and timeless look with a special twist!

Materials:
350 | 400 (450 | 550) 600 g Fine Merino by Majo Garn (175 m/50 g) AND 150|175 (175|225) 250 g Pearl Mohair by Majo Garn (210 m/25g)
4 mm and 3.5 mm circular knitting needles, 4 mm cable needle (optional DPNs/short knitting needles in the required sizes for the sleeves)
Darning needle
Stitch markers/left overs

Knitting Tension:
10x10 cm = 20 sts x 32 rs in pattern, with 2 strands of yarn held together on 4 mm knitting needles (wet blocked)
Please note: The cable-lace-pattern will grow a lot after washing and blocking!

Measurements:
Bust Circumference Finished Sweater:
108 | 126 (144 | 162) 180 cm with a positive ease of 20 to 30 cm
Length Finished Sweater:
50 | 55 (55 | 60) 60 cm incl. 4 cm hems – the length can be adapted individually, you then might need more or less yarn
Sleeve Length:
38 cm from the armpits excl. 4 cm cuffs, the length can be adapted individually, you then might need more or less yarn

The pattern will be provided as a pdf file to be downloaded directly after payment. Support via e-mail to: support@kolibri-by-johanna.de