Perfect Summer Raglan #1 by Keely Stuever-Northup

Perfect Summer Raglan #1

Knitting
March 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in stockingtte stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
890 - 1350 yards (814 - 1234 m)
37.5 (39.5, 42.5, 44.75, 47, 49)” finished chest
English
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A summer raglan you’ll want to knit more than once.

This everyday raglan is the perfect canvas for your favorite DK-weight yarns. Choose from classic stockinette, a Seed Stitch Ridge texture, or a playful striped version.

Finished Chest Measurements

37.5 (39.5, 42.5, 44.75, 47, 49)“ circumference

Yarn Requirements

Basic Raglan
890 (950, 1050, 1100, 1160, 1225) yards of DK-weight yarn

Striped Variation (shown on mannequin)
Rowan Summerlite DK — 142 yds / 50 g

  • Color A – Rouge #462: 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) skeins
  • Color B – Duckling #476: 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s)
  • Color C – Coral Blush #467: 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins
  • Color D – Lemon #484: 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s)
  • Color E – Fuchsia #455: 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins

Alternate Striped Variation (shown on swatch)
Rowan Cotton Cashmere — 136 yds / 50 g

  • Color A – Harbor Blue #223: 3 (4, 4, 4, 4, 4) skeins
  • Color B – Seed #212: 3 skeins
  • Color C – Paper #210: 3 skeins

Seed Stitch Ridge Variation (shown on blue swatch)
Rowan Softyak DK — 147 yds / 50 g

  • Plateau #239: 7 (7, 8, 8, 8, 9) skeins

Seed Stitch Ridge Variation (shown on green swatch)
DMC Eco Vita Recycled Cotton — 276 yds / 100 g

  • Color #018: 4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins