WHITE FLAG is a soft raglan sweater knitted from the top down using a plush blown yarn. When you’re looking for a go-to knit to curl up in, White Flag is exactly that. This simple classic sweater is perfect both for cozying up by the fireplace and for throwing on as an extra layer on cool summer evenings.

The hem falls just right at the hips, and subtle decreases at the hem gently draw in the otherwise slightly relaxed fit. Short rows are worked at the back of the neck for a comfortable neckline, and instead of traditional ribbing, the neckline and cuffs are finished with stockinette stitch edges that are left to gently roll. If you like, you can knit a double-folded collar, too.

SIZES

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Recommended ease:
20–30 cm / 7.75–12”.

Sample knit has 23 cm / 9” of ease.

MEASUREMENTS

Bust circumference:
96 (106, 116, 128, 138) (148, 160, 170, 185) cm / 38 (41.75, 45.75, 50.5, 54.5) (58.5, 63, 67, 73)”.

Length from underarm to hem:
33 (33, 34, 34, 35) (36, 36, 37, 37) cm / 13 (13, 13.5, 13.5, 14) (14.25, 14.25, 14.75, 14.75)”.

Sleeve circumference at upper arm:
40 (45, 50, 55, 60) (65, 70, 75, 83) cm / 15.75 (17.75, 19.75, 21.75, 23.75) (25.75, 27.75, 29.75, 32.75)”.

Yoke depth:
16 (20, 24, 28, 32) (36, 40, 44, 50) cm / 6.25 (8, 9.5, 11, 12.75) (14.25, 15.75, 17.25, 19.75)”.

YARN

Approx. 800 (900, 1000, 1100, 1200) (1400, 1500, 1600, 1800) m / 900 (1000, 1100, 1250, 1350) (1550, 1650, 1750, 2000) yds of bulky-weight blown yarn.

Sample knitted with:
8 (9, 10, 11, 12) (14, 15, 16, 18) balls of Novita Halaus (100 m / 50 g, 40% cotton, 35% alpaca, 25% wool), photographed in colorway 5171.

NEEDLES

5 mm / US 8 40 cm / 16” and 60 cm / 24” or 80 cm / 32” circular needles, and 6 mm / US 10 40 cm / 16” and 60 cm / 24” or 80 cm / 32” circular needles.

NOTIONS

Removable stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holding cable or scrap yarn.

GAUGE

16 sts and 20 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” in stockinette stitch using 6 mm / US 10 needles (after blocking).