This is a top-down raglan pullover featuring a deep V-neck and generous positive ease for a relaxed summer fit. It is named “Sierra” for its mountain motif along its hem and neckline. If you knit the sweater long, I suggest pairing it with a decorative belt or tying a knot at the hem.

Yarn

Any yarn that meets the gauge can be used.
The main idea is that the mountain motif section is worked with a single finer strand of yarn (lace, light fingering, or fingering weight is suggested), while the main body is worked with two strands of the same(or different, it depends on you) yarn held together. Choose your yarn material based on the desired effect and the season for wear; the sample shown is made with mercerized cotton.

If you feel your yarn too fine, you can add an extra strand to the motif section or the body section. In short, the goal is simply to achieve the gauge.

Needles

4.00 mm / US 6 for main body.
2.75 mm / US 2 for patterned sections.
Adjust needle sizes to achieve gauge. Use double point needles or circular needles according to your needs and preference.

Gauge

All measurements are taken after washing and blocking.
Main body (stockinette stitch, yarn held double): 20 stitches and 37 rows = 10 cm × 10 cm (4″ × 4″) on 4.00 mm /US 6 needles.
At the neckband, one repeat of the pattern (one strand of yarn): 34 stitches and 25 rows ≈ 14 cm × 4 cm (5½″ × 1½″) on 2.75 mm / US 2 needles. At the hem, the pattern may stretch horizontally while its vertical height remains the same.

Sizes

1 (2, 3).
The finished bust circumference for these sizes is 107 (122, 135) cm / 42¼ (48, 53¼)″. 17-32 cm / 6¾-12½″ of positive ease is recommended.