This elegant top-down raglan sweater features delicate lace in a striking zigzag pattern along the sleeves, adding a touch of femininity and texture. Knitted seamlessly from the top down, it allows you to easily adjust the length of both the body and sleeves to your preference. With the suggested yarn, you’ll create a lightweight yet cozy sweater—perfect for layering through breezy spring days and crisp autumn evenings. A timeless piece that blends comfort and style effortlessly!

Sizes
1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7
Circumference of the finished sweater:
96 (103) 111 (119) 126 (133) 140 cm
37 (41) 44 (47) 50 (53) 56 ‘‘
Pick a size with 10-15cm (4 - 6‘‘) positive ease

Gauge
17,5 STS x 24 Rows = 10 cm x 10 cm in stockinette st
With 4 mm needles, or with needles meet the gauge. Holding double

Yarn
Original yarn: cumulus @garnawool -300m/25g held double
approx. 5 (6) 6 (7) 7 (7) 8 skein of cumulus 300m/25g
yardage: 1500m (1600m) 1700m (1850m) 1950m (2150)m 2300m), if you find a yarn, which can be knitted with single thread, than you need just the half of the mentioned yardage.

yarn alternatives
You can use silk mohair (also held double)
fingering weight yarn & silk mohair
any other yarn which meets the gauge.

Needles
Collar & Hem: 3,5mm circular needle or dpn
Body & Sleeve: 4 mm circular needle

Notions
9-11 stitch markers
scrap yarn or st holder
tapestry needle

This pattern isn’t the easiest, and the stitch can be a bit challenging for absolute beginners. But with some patience and persistence, it’s definitely manageable and completing it will be a rewarding experience.

needed skills

• long tail cast on
• Italian bind off
• P2tog
• P2tog tbl
• yarn over
• stocknette stitch
• increasing stitches at the raglan
• picking up sts from the cast on edge
• cable cast on
• backward loop cast on
• reading charts

The first release will be in German and English. French and danish will follow soon.

Happy knitting!
Lucy