A Resource Raglan Sample

This pattern was made from the Resource Raglan framework, a comprehensive guide top-down raglan pattern with lots of customisations and modifications. This pattern is complete on it’s own and does not require anything else to be followed.

All Resource Raglan sweaters are compound raglans.

ABOUT
This sweater has a special increase pattern over the raglan designed to accommodate wider shoulders, although it can be comfortable for anyone. The mock neck paired with a double knitting band adds attention and detail to the neckline. The stripes are worked during the body and sleeves for a classic look.

SIZES
FINISHED CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE
Size 1: 28 inches / 71 cm
Size 2: 30 inches / 76 cm
Size 3: 32 inches / 81 cm
Size 4: 34 inches / 86 cm
Size 5: 36 inches / 91 cm
Size 6: 38 inches / 97 cm
Size 7: 40 inches / 102 cm
Size 8: 42 inches / 107 cm
Size 9: 44 inches / 112 cm
Size 10: 46 inches / 117 cm
Size 11: 48 inches / 122 cm
Size 12: 50 inches / 127 cm
Size 13: 52 inches / 132 cm
Size 14: 54 inches / 137 cm
Size 15: 56 inches / 142 cm
Size 16: 58 inches / 147 cm
Size 17: 60 inches / 152 cm
Size 18: 62 inches / 157 cm
Size 19: 64 inches / 163 cm
Size 20: 66 inches / 168 cm
Size 21: 68 inches / 173 cm
Size 22: 70 inches / 178 cm

EASE
This sweater can fit however you like! I knit the sample to fit the intended wearer with 4 - 6 inches of positive ease. When selecting a size, I would encourage you to think about how you like things to fit your own body. If you like a closer-fitting garment, choose a Finished Chest Circumference with 2 - 4 inches of positive ease. If you like a looser-fitting garment, choose a Finished Chest Circumference with 8 - 10 inches of positive ease, or more!

YARN REQUIREMENTS
Your yardage will depend on your gauge, size and yarn chosen. These are estimates based on testing.

MC
YARDS: 571, 575, 624, 678, 724, 743, 824, 869, 923, 934, 1022, 1060, 1123, 1156, 1222, 1251, 1321, 1407, 1422, 1502, 1521, 1570
METERS: 522, 526, 571, 620, 662, 680, 753, 794, 844, 854, 935, 969, 1027, 1057, 1117, 1144, 1208, 1286, 1300, 1374, 1391, 1436

CC
YARDS: 143, 144, 156, 169, 181, 186, 206, 217, 231, 234, 256, 265, 281, 289, 306, 313, 330, 352, 355, 376, 380, 393
METERS: 130, 131, 143, 155, 165, 170, 188, 199, 211, 214, 234, 242, 257, 264, 279, 286, 302, 322, 325, 343, 348, 359

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
use size needed to obtain gauge, these are the sizes I was able to obtain gauge with:

MAIN FABRIC: 5mm circular needles, 32 inches / 80 cm or longer.

RIBBING: 4mm circular needles, 32 inches / 80 cm or longer.

SMALLEST NEEDLES: 3mm circular needles, 12 inches / 30 cm

NOTIONS
darning needle, to weave in ends
scissors, or other tool for breaking the yarn
8 stitch marker, one that is different to act as a BOR marker
optional: blocking tools

GAUGE
18 sts x 26 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm square