Under testing, will be available October 2025. That Basic Raglan Sweater is a top-down sweater with raglan construction, back neck shaping (optional), three quarter length sleeves (optional), and instructions available for a cardigan version with pockets (optional), Make your sweater striped like the sample or completely solid. Available in 9 inclusive sizes worn with 0-2” 0-5 cm of positive ease. I originally created a free tutorial for the pullover version of this sweater years ago and have decided to really give this a good clean up and turn the That Basic Raglan into a proper pattern. The original pullover tutorial is still available for free, but if you’re wanting a more in-depth pattern, then please consider purchasing this thoroughly tested and edited design. The sweater samples are made in collaboration with Chelsea Yarns and Ichanchup Fibers, with exclusive kits available come October 2025.

Pullover Description
That Basic Raglan Sweater is a top-down sweater with a raglan construction, back neck shaping (optional), three-quarter length sleeves (optional), and instructions available for a cardigan version with pockets (optional). Make your sweater striped like the sample or completely solid. Available in 9 inclusive sizes, worn with 0-2” 0-5 cm of positive ease. I originally created a free tutorial for the pullover version of this sweater years ago and have decided to really give this a good clean up and turn That Basic Raglan into a proper pattern. The original pullover tutorial is still available for free, but if you want a more in-depth pattern, then please consider purchasing this thoroughly tested and edited design. The sweater samples are made in collaboration with Chelsea Yarns and Ichanchup Fibers, with exclusive kits available come October 2025.

Pullover Adult Sizes:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
To fit chest dimensions: 30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 43-44, 46-48, 50-52, 54-56, 58-60, 62-64)“ 76-81.5 (86.5-91.5, 96.5-101.5, 106.5-112, 117-122, 127-132, 137-142, 147.5-152.5, 157.5-162.5) cm

Finished chest dimensions: 32 (35.75, 39.5, 44.25, 48, 51.75, 55.5, 60.25, 64)“ 81.5 (91, 100.5, 112.5, 122, 131.5, 141, 153, 162.5) cm

Gauge:
17 sts x 28 rows = 4” 10 cm blocked, on larger needle, in Twisted Stockinette Stitch or Stockinette Stitch (sweater can be worked in either Twisted Stockinette or Stockinette Stitch throughout, see Notes and Techniques)

Materials:

• Yarn Chelsea Yarns Kit ( fingering weight yarn was held double throughout in sample pictured). Kits include an exclusive skein(s) of a Brushed Cashmere base (50/50 cashmere/merino blend yarn). Thank you to Hisayo from Ichanchup for finding and sharing this base with me.

• Three-Quarter Length Sleeve Yardage: xxx

• Full Length Sleeve Yardage: xxx

• Needles: US 7 4.5 mm or size needed to obtain gauge, & US 5 3.75 mm or 2 sizes smaller than gauge needle, circular needles 16-60” 41-152 cm and your preference for working small circumferences in the round

• Removable stitch markers

• Waste yarn

• Measuring tape

• Scissors

Tapestry needle

Cardi Description
That Basic Raglan Cardi is a revamp of a free basic tutorial I published on my old blog a few years back. This is a simple top-down Raglan design, with ¾ or full length sleeves, and 0-2” 0-5 cm of positive ease throughout. Available in 9 adult sizes. A wardrobe staple you’ll want to revisit again and again.

Cardi Adult Sizes:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
To fit chest circumference:
30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 43-44, 46-48, 50-52, 54-56, 58-60, 62-64)” 76-81.5 (86.5-91.5, 96.5-101.5, 106.5-112, 117-122, 127-132, 137-142, 147.5-152.5, 157.5-162.5) cm

Finished chest circumference (buttoned):
31.5 (35.5, 39.75, 43.25, 47.5, 51.5, 55.75, 59.25, 63.5)“ 80 (90, 101, 110, 120.5, 131, 141.5, 150.5, 161.5) cm

Gauge:
17 sts x 28 rows = 4” 10 cm blocked, on larger needle, in Twisted Stockinette Stitch or Stockinette Stitch (cardi can be worked in either Twisted Stockinette or Stockinette Stitch throughout, see Notes and Techniques)

Materials:

• Yardage: yards m of … yarn. (under testing)

• Needles: US 7 4.5 mm or size needed to obtain gauge, & US 5 3.75 mm or 2 sizes smaller than gauge needle, circular needles 16-60” 41-152 cm

• Stitch markers (4-5)

• Removable stitch markers Buttons (3 - 7) size 13/16” to 1” 2 to 2.5 cm

• Measuring tape

• Scissors

• Tapestry needle