Basic Raglan Pullover

This basic raglan sweater designed by Joji Locatelli is a perfect sweater for your first knitted sweater or your 21st knitted sweater. It is knitted top down with short rows added to insure a nice rounded crew neck. The pattern is written in sizes from XS to 4XL with a 2 inch ease. This sweater is designed for an advanced beginner to an intermediate knitter.

Instructor: Marlene Graves

3 - two hour sessions

Supplies:

US 6 (4 mm) and US 4 (3.5 mm) needles 24" long.

DK weight yarn - 880-1750 yds. based on your desired size, Stitches markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle

Pattern - Basic Raglan Pullover by Joji Locatelli (click here to visit the Ravelry page for the pattern and purchase the pattern)

Skills Required:

Ability to knit, purl, cast on, bind off.  Must understand how to make a gauge swatch.

Skills Learned:

reading a pattern, wrap and turn short rows, M1L, M1R, Ssk, K2 together

Homework:

Purchase pattern, and all supplies before class.  Make a gauge swatch with the yarn and needles you intend to use and bring it to the first class. The gauge for this project is 21 sts. x 32 rounds = 4 inches in Stockinette St on US 6 (4 mm) needles. A gauge swatch for this pattern is very important.

Class Size: 5 students maximum, 2 students minimum.  If the 2 student minimum is not met, Needles in the Haymarket can either refund the class or move the student to a class scheduled at a later date.