I designed this raglan tee to wear in our low country Spring, Summer, and Fall – although no sweater can be worn on our hottest days! This is a very easy sweater to knit. It is also very easy to alter the length of the sleeves or body. As written, this beginner-friendly sweater is knit top down, and features a slightly squared neckline, raglan increases, optional stripes, and short sleeves.
Enjoy!

Sizes: 0 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)

Dark Red Sweater shown in Size 2 on a 38-inch (96.5 cm) bust with approximately 4 inches (10 cm) of positive ease.
Striped Sweater shown in Size 3 on a 38-inch (96.5 cm) bust with approximately 8.5 inches (21.5 cm) of positive ease.

Finished Measurements

A. Bust circumference: 35 (38, 42, 46, 51.5, 54.5, 60) inches 88.9 (96.52, 106.68, 116.84, 130.81, 138.43, 152.4) cm
B. Neck circumference: 25 (25.5, 26, 27, 28.5, 29, 30.5) inches 63.5 (64.77, 66.04, 68.58, 72.39, 73.66, 77.47) cm
C. Sleeve circumference: 13 (13, 14, 14, 14, 14.5, 15.25) inches 33.02 (33.02, 35.56, 35.56, 35.56, 36.83, 38.74) cm
D. Short sleeve length from underarm: 2.25 inches (6 cm), or desired length
E. Raglan depth (bottom of neck ribbing to underarm): 8 (9, 9.5, 11, 13, 13, 14.5) inches 20.32 (22.86, 24.13, 27.94, 33.02, 33.02, 36.83) cm
F. Body length from underarm: 13 inches (33 cm), or desired length
Note: If you don’t like a wide neckline, I’d suggest you go down 1 or 2 needle sizes for the neck ribbing. Don’t forget to change to the larger needle after the ribbing.

Yarn

Solid Color Version:
• 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) skeins of Madelinetosh Tosh Sock in color Tart, 395 yards (361 meters)/100 g skein, 100% superwash merino wool, fingering weight yarn; or 680 (774, 879, 958, 1,121, 1,221, 1,441) yards 622 (708, 804, 876, 1,025, 1,116, 1,317) meters fingering weight yarn.

Striped Version:
• Main Color: 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) skeins of Madelinetosh Twist Light yarn in color Patagonia, 420 yards (384 meters)/100 g skein, 75% Superwash Merino Wool/25% Nylon, fingering weight yarn; or 680 (774, 879, 958, 1,121, 1,221, 1,441) yards 622 (708, 804, 876, 1,025, 1,116, 1,317) meters fingering weight yarn.
• Contrast Color: 1 skein (all sizes) of Wonderland Cheshire Cat yarn in color White Rabbit, 512 yards (468 meters)/113 g skein, 100% Superwash Merino Wool, fingering weight yarn; or less than 200 yards (183 meters) of any fingering weight yarn for all sizes.

Needles and Notions

US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles: 24 inches (61 cm) for body in the round; and 16 inches (40 cm) or double points for neck opening and sleeves.
Other notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle.

Gauge

22 stitches and 28 rounds to 4 inches (10 cm) in Stockinette Stitch on US 5 (3.75 mm) needles, or size to obtain gauge. Please block swatch to check gauge.