Size To fit a 34(38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62) in / 86.5(96.5, 106.5, 117, 127, 137, 147.5, 157) cm bust. This sweater features approximate 5 - 8 in / 13 - 20 cm of positive ease in the bust.

Yarn 510(555, 605, 650, 695, 740, 790, 835) yd / 465(505, 555, 595, 635, 675, 720, 765) m of aran weight yarn for long sleeve or 475(500, 550, 575, 625, 650, 700, 725) yd / 435(455, 505, 525, 570, 595, 640, 665) m of worsted held with mohair for short sleeves. The purple sample uses Stitch & Story Cotton Braid (94% Cotton / 6% Polyamide / 125 yds / 115 m / 50g). This yarn is now discontinued. The green sample is worked in Lion Brand 24 / 7 Cotton in Mint (100% Mercerized Cotton / 186yd / 170m / 100g /) held with Manos Del Uruguay Cabrito in Tiza (80% kid mohair / 20% polyamide / 230 yd / 210 m / 25g) and Louis Robert Collection Kid Silk (75% kid mohair / 25% silk / 230 yd / 210 m / 25 g). Any scrap lace weight mohair will work fine.

Needles US 6 / 4 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) needles for working small circumferences (2 sets) US 6 / 4 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) needles for working large circumferences Gauge 16 sts / 24 rows = a 4x4 in / 10x10 cm swatch in stockinette, blocked.

Special Techniques German short rows

Construction This top down seamless raglan sweater begins with a 1x1 rib folded collar. Next, the raglan increases are worked, before separating the sleeves from the body. The body and sleeves are then knit separately.