Learn basic raglan design with this simple classic wardrobe staple.

Three 2 hour classes

Skills Needed:

Ability to knit and purl in the round, small circumference knitting

Skills Learned:

• Short row shaping
• Raglan increases
• Picking up stitches

Materials:

Finished Garment Measurements are as follows:

Sizes: XS (S, M, L, 1X)(2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)  34 (38, 42, 46, 50){54, 58, 62, 66}”
These finished garment measurements result in a sweater with 4-6” (10-15cm) of positive ease at the bust and 5” (12.5cm) of positive ease in the upper arm.

• Yarn: Dk Weight:  (we recommend Wool Dreamers DK, Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok, or Julie Asselin Liezu DK) 

689-792 (844-971, 909-1045, 1093-1257, 1177-1354){1378-1585, 1501-1726, 1715-1972, 1800-2070} yards

• Needles: 

Ribbing: US 3 – 3.25mm 24-40” circular needles, and preferred small circumference needles for sleeves if not using magic loop. This needle should be three sizes smaller than your main body needle. You will also need DPNS for small circumference knitting if not using magic loop. Main Body: US 7 – 4.5mm 24-40” circular needles, and preferred small circumference needles for sleeves if not using magic loop

• Other Notions: stitch markers, scrap yarn, two removable stitch markers, stitch holders, darning needle
• Copy of Cozy Classic Raglan

Homework:

Students should prepare a gauge swatch prior to the first class to determine the correct needle size.Gauge: 18sts & 24 rows in 4”x 4” square, in stockinette knit in the round on main body needles, blocked.