Old School Raglan by Caitlyn Turowski

Old School Raglan

Knitting
November 2025
yarn held together
Fingering
+ Fingering
= Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch with two strands of yarn held together with Gauge Needle, worked both flat and in the round, blocked.
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
1561 - 3081 yards (1427 - 2817 m)
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
English
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Introducing Old School Raglan! This cozy, throw-on-and-go sweater is inspired by the same retro tube socks behind the Old School Beanie. Think classic striped tube socks, but reimagined in the dreamiest knit in wearable form.

Knit using The Plucky Knitter Pippi Fingering, this raglan brings all the fun: marl your two favorite colors together for the body and sleeves, then add that perfect pop for the stripes and trim. The result? A sweatshirt-like sweater that’s as timeless as it is playful.

Designed to be dressed up or down, Old School Raglan is the kind of piece that becomes an instant favorite - effortlessly cozy, endlessly comfy, and ready for whatever your day brings.

CONSTRUCTION
Pullover is CO and worked flat to shape the shoulders and neck through increases. Stitches are then CO for the Front Neck and Pullover is joined in the round and worked from the top-down. Raglan increases are worked to further shape the neck and shoulders. Sleeve stitches are placed on holders while Body and Hem are completed. Sleeve stitches are returned to the needles and worked in the round from the underarm to cuff. Stitches are picked up around the CO for neck.

PATTERN NOTES
Sweater is worked with 1 strand of each MC (2 strands total) held together throughout, while stripes and contrast tips are worked by holding 2 strands of CC together.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64)” / 80 (90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160)cm

Upper Sleeve: 12 (13.5, 13.5, 14.5, 15.25, 15.75, 17.25, 17.75, 18.75)” / 30 (33.75, 33.75, 36.25, 38.25, 39.5, 43.25, 44.5, 47)cm

Sleeve Length From Underarm: 21” / 52.5cm

Body Length From Underarm: 15” / 37.5cm

Raglan Depth From Center Back: 7.75 (8.5, 9.75, 10.5, 11.5, 12, 12.75, 13, 14.25)” / 19.5 (21.25, 24.5, 26.25, 28.75, 30, 32, 32.5, 35.75)cm

YARN REQUIREMENTS
Please note these are yarn estimates. The amount used will depend on yarn, your personal gauge, and any modifications you make.

NOTE: 1 strand (2 strands total) of each MC yarn are held together. CC is held double (2 strands).
The Plucky Knitter Pippi Fingering (95% Extra Fine Brushed Merino, 5% Nylon; 450 yards / 409 meters per 105g) or equivalent fingering weight yarn in the following amounts:
MC: 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) skeins of EACH color
CC: 1 skein

Or the following yardage:
MC: 693 (785, 858, 926, 1021, 1097, 1202, 1256, 1368) yards/ 630 (714, 780, 842, 928, 997, 1093, 1142, 1244) meters of EACH color.

CC: 175 (198, 217, 234, 257, 277, 304, 318, 345) yards / 159 (180, 197, 213, 234, 252, 276, 289, 314) meters TOTAL of 1 color.

Sample shown in colors:
MC: Sockeye and Twill
CC: As You Wish

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Needles listed are suggested. Always take time to swatch.
Gauge Needle: Size US 9/5.5mm, 16” / 40cm, 32” / 80cm circular needles or longer—or size necessary to obtain gauge
Ribbing Needle: Size US 7/4.5mm, 12” / 30cm, 16” / 40cm, 32” / 80cm circular needles or longer—or 2 sizes smaller than Gauge Needle

GAUGE
16 stitches and 24 rows/rounds = 4” / 10cm in Stockinette stitch with two strands of yarn held together with Gauge Needle, worked both flat and in the round, blocked.

TOOLS
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, waste yarn or holder