CONSTRUCTION
This oversized, cropped raglan is worked seamlessly from the top-down, with short rows worked flat to shape the front neckline. Raglans are worked in a decorative garter and twisted stitch pattern, with simple lace delineating the edges. Front, back and sleeves are worked in the round as one piece, with compound shaping within the raglan yoke to provide an ideal fit across all nine sizes. Once the yoke is divided into body and sleeves, some stitches from the sleeve sections are added to the body; in this way, a slim sleeve fit is achieved while gaining additional positive ease at the bust. The body is worked in the round with slight waist shaping, then worked straight to the hem, which is completed in simple ribbing. Similarly, the sleeves are also worked in the round with decreases for a slim fit at the cuffs, and worked to three-quarter length. In final steps, the collar is picked up and worked twice as long as needed, then folded in and live-seamed to the inside of the neckline.

Two yarn options are provided: a sport-weight woolen-spun, 100% wool which provides more structure in a cropped sweater (sample shown in grey) and a DK-weight, worsted-spun, blend of wool and yak which creates more drape (sample shown in burgundy).

If you enjoy working the Railway Pullover, there is a set of accessory patterns with the same stitch pattern and gauge, with which you could work up your leftover yarn from this pattern. Check out the Railway Collection in my Ravelry store or website.

HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR SIZE
This pattern has 9 size options. Using the recipient’s chest measurement, choose a size that will give 14-20 inches (35.5-51cm) of positive ease at bust (the difference between body’s smaller measurements and the garment’s larger measurements at this point). It is also intended to provide 4 to 4.5 inches (10 to 11.5cm) of positive ease at bicep. The most fool-proof method is to measure a similar fitting garment in your wardrobe and choose size that matches. See schematic in photos.

GAUGE in 4 inches/10cm after blocking
Stockinette, worked flat/in the rnd
20 sts by 36 rows/rnds.

YARN
Sport-weight, woolen-spun option:
3, 4, 4 || 4, 5, 5 || 6, 6, 7 hanks of Custom Woolen Mills Mule Spinner 1 ply, 100% wool, 395m / 432 yd per 112 g, in 02 Natural Light Grey, or 
1124, 1232, 1342 || 1534, 1677, 1778 || 2071, 2226, 2400 m of substitute woolen-spun, 100% wool, heavy fingering-weight or light sport-weight yarn.

DK-weight, worsted-spun option:
4, 4, 5 || 5, 6, 6 || 7, 8, 8 hanks of Gathering Yarns Merino Yak, 70% wool and 30% yak, 250m / 100 g, in Oxblood, or 
875, 938, 1029 || 1201, 1297, 1375 || 1613, 1751, 1857 m of substitute worsted-spun, DK-weight yarn.

NEEDLES
Main: 3.5mm (US 4) circular needles.
Ribbing: 3.25mm (US 3) circular needles.
These are suggested sizes; adjust needles as required to obtain gauge.

CIRCULAR CORD LENGTHS - increase cord length as needed.
Short: 16 inch (40cm) for working small stitch counts flat.
Long: 30 inch (75cm) cord for working small circumference in magic loop and large stitch counts in the rnd, or choose your preferred methods.
Extra-long (optional): 80 inch (200cm) cord for working the largest sized yoke at its widest circumference.

NOTIONS
Scissors, scrap yarn or st holders, tapestry needle, stitch markers (10).

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
Sewn Italian Bind-off, seaming live sts, lifted short rows.