Ready to crochet raglan sweaters? The Start Me Up Raglan will get you going! A perfect project for advanced beginners (and up!), it introduces compound raglan construction in simple stitches. The focus is on fit and everyday wear; it’s lightweight and drapes nicely, with ribbed edges for a classic finish. The fading stripes add a unique touch and keep the project fun and engaging - but the sweater also makes a great canvas for your own take on stripes or for showcasing beautiful hand-dyed yarns.

CONSTRUCTION
Worked from the top down. The yoke begins with shaping the neckline using short rows. Throughout the yoke, stitches are increased in each raglan seam at varying rates. The work is divided into one body and two sleeve sections. The body is worked straight. Along the sleeve, stitches are decreased to create a tapered shape. Edgings are added last.

LANGUAGE
* English (US terminology)

PROJECT LEVEL
Easy / advanced beginner. The pattern uses basic stitches and increasing and decreasing. Special stitches are explained. Color changes are explained.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4) 5 (6, 7, 8, 9)
to fit full bust measurements between approximately 73.5-154 cm (29.5-61.5”). The sweater is designed to be worn with approximately 2.5-12.5 cm (1-5”) of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest circumference:
86.5 (97. 107.5. 118) 128.5 (137. 147.5. 158. 166.5) cm /
34.5 (38.75. 43. 47.25) 51.25 (54.75. 59. 63.25. 66.5) inches

CUSTOMIZATION TIPS
The pattern includes tips for how to customize armhole depth, chest/sleeve/wrist circumference, and body/sleeve length.

GAUGE
19 sts × 11 rows = 10 × 10 cm (4 × 4”) in double crochet.
This gauge with fingering yarn is slightly open, and it creates a lightweight fabric.

YARN
Category 1: SUPER FINE (fingering weight)

Pattern sample uses:
Drops Flora, from GarnStudio. 65% Wool, 35% Alpaca. 210 m/50 g (230 yd/1.76 oz). Color 1: 03 Light Gray. Color 2: 05 Dark Gray.

Tip! Some pattern testers successfully used Category 2: FINE (sport weight) yarn for a slightly denser fabric. You can try this alternative, but make sure to still swatch for gauge.

YARN AMOUNTS
Total:
1181 (1288, 1441, 1533) 1660 (1796, 1910, 2041, 2127) m /
1292 (1409, 1576, 1677) 1815 (1964, 2089, 2232, 2326) yd

OR per color:
Color 1:
463 (502, 586, 623) 700 (738, 785, 834, 911) m /
506 (549, 641, 681) 766 (807, 858, 912, 996) yd
Color 2 (stripes and edging):
718 (786, 855, 910) 960 (1058, 1125, 1207, 1216) m /
785 (860, 935, 995) 1050 (1157, 1230, 1320, 1330) yd

HOOK
Hook A (main hook): Use the size hook needed to obtain correct gauge. Suggestion: 3.75 mm (US F-5).

Hook B (only used for hem, cuffs and collar): 0.5 mm smaller than your hook A.

NOTIONS
Stitch markers (at least 4 in different colors), scissors, tape measure, yarn needle.

PATTERN

• Complete written instructions with some progress photos
• Schematic with finished measurements (provided in both imperial and metric units)
• Color-coded sizes
• Raglan yoke tracker
• Customization tips
• The pattern has been tested and tech edited

LET’S CONNECT
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