Originally published in February 2020, this updated 2026 version includes compound raglan shaping, more sizes, and modification tips.

Just So Classic is just that - classic! This is a basic, top-down raglan with short-row shaping at the neck and compound raglan shaping. It is hip length, with 2x2 ribbing at the collar, hem, and cuffs. The collar can be folded or flat. This raglan is very easy to modify and is a great blank slate for knitters to add their own flair!

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Yarn
Sample 1: Rosa Pomar Matiz (100% wool; Aran weight; 219yds/100g).
* Sample shown in “04”. 4 (4, 5, 5, 6), 6, (7, 7, 8, 8) skeins.
* Yardage: 748 (835, 926, 1020, 1116), 1221 (1329, 1440, 1554, 1671) yds
* Meterage: 684 (764, 847, 933, 1020), 1116, (1215, 1317, 1421, 1528) m
Sample 2: Loopy Mango Dream (100% Merino wool; Worsted weight; 109yds/50g).
* Sample shown in “Bordeaux”. 7 (8, 9, 10, 11), 12, (13, 14, 15, 16) skeins.
Alternate Yarn Suggestions:

• Kelbourne Woolens Lucky Tweed
• Jamieson’s of Shetland Shetland Heather Aran
• Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Tweed
• Cascade Ecological Wool
• Woolfolk Far

Needles

• US 10.5 (6.5mm) circular needles, or size to obtain gauge
• US 10.5 (6.5mm) DPNs or long circular needle for magic loop, or size to obtain gauge

Notions

• Yarn needle
• Scrap yarn or extra cables to hold stitches
• Stitch markers (4)
• BOR marker or row counter

Gauge
* 15 sts and 24 rounds = 4”/10cm in Stockinette stitch in the round, blocked

Finished Measurements

• Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5), 6 (7, 8, 9, 10)
• 36.5 (40.5, 45, 49, 53.5), 57.5 (62, 65.5, 70.5, 74.5)” finished garment bust measurement; garment is meant to be worn with 6–10” of positive ease
• 90.5 (101.5, 112, 122.5, 133.5), 144 (154.5, 164, 176, 186.5)cm finished garment bust measurement; garment is meant to be worn with 15–25cm of positive ease
• Sample shown is Size 3 on 39”/98cm bust