Materials
1 circular knitting needle size 6 mm/ 10 US - 60 cm/ 24"
Yarn: Circulo Bossa Nova (100% Merino Wool) 4, 5, 5 (6, 7, 8, 8) skeins - Color 2584
4 locking stitch markers
2 stitch holders (choose any kind you prefer: metal or plastic holder, barber cord or scrap yarn)
1 cable needle
Tapestry needle and scissors.
Level of difficulty
08/30/2024
The Magic Sweater is a Raglan Top Down project with a sporty feeling. The project starts flat for the neckline and is joined in the round after a few rows into the raglan. The neckline will shape after blocking.
Sizes
Sizes: I, II, III (IV, V, VI, VII) - 84, 88, 96 (104, 112, 124, 136) cm / 33, 34.5, 37.75 (41, 44, 48.75, 53.5)” chest. - Follow the pattern and material according to the size placement in this list. The pattern was written according to the measurement, not the final knitted garment. The piece has a 2.5 cm/ 1” ease.
Gauge - 10 x 10 cm/ 4” x 4” in stockinette after blocking
16 sts x 21 rows
Abbreviations and Techniques
K | Knit |
P | Purl |
IncL | Increase leaning to the left (I used the Elizabeth Zimmermann increase but you can choose any increase you prefer besides KFB) |
IncR | Increase leaning to the right (I used the Elizabeth Zimmermann increase but you can choose any increase you prefer besides KFB) |
Inc | Increase - when no direction is stated choose any you prefer |
Co | Cast on |
Bo | Bind off |
St | Stitch |
Rep | Repeat |
SSK | Slip Slip Knit to decrease a stitch leaning to the left |
K2tog | Knit two stitches together to decrease a stitch leaning to the right |
Sl | Slip a st |
M | Marker/place marker |
BOR | Beggining of Round |
Patterns
C1x1L
Hold 1 st on a cable needle in front, K1, K the st on the cable needle
Instructions
Start with the neckline
CO 61, 61, 61 (65, 65, 65, 65) sts.
Knit 2 rows.
Neckline rib row 1: K1 K1, P1 rep _ to the last st, K1, turn
Neckline rib row 2: K1 P1, K1 rep _ to the last st, K1, turn
Rep Neckline rib rows 1 and 2 - 12 times
Mark the stitches for the Raglan
Here I like to use the locking stitch marker on the stitch, so I can keep bringing it to the working row).
Sizes I, II and III: 10, 20, 41, 51
Sizes IV, V, VI and VII: 11, 21, 42, 52
Raglan and Neckline
Raglan row 1: K to the marked st, IncR, K the marked st, IncL rep _ 4 times, K to the end of the row, turn
Raglan row 2: K1, P to the last st, K1, turn. Move all stitch markers up to this row to remap the stitches.
Rep Raglan row 1 and 2 - 5, 5, 5 (8, 8, 8, 10) times
Join the Round
Knit one row of Raglan Row 1 to the last st. Don’t turn.
Next row: Join the first and last stitch by making a C1x1L (Hold the last st of the Raglan row 1 on a cable needle, K the first stitch of the next row, K the st on the cable needle). This is the start of your round, place a BOR marker. K to the end of the row. Move all stitch markers up to this row to remap the stitches.
Now we are going to work in the round for the rest of the garment. From now on, the Raglan Rows are:
Raglan Round 1: K to the marked st, IncR, K the marked st, IncL rep _ 4 times, K to the end of the row
Raglan Round 2: Knit. Move all stitch markers up to this row to remap the stitches.
Keep repeating Raglan Round 1 and 2 - 12, 13, 15 (14, 17, 24) times.
By now you have increased 18, 19, 21 (23, 26, 29, 33) times and you have 205, 213, 229 (249, 273, 297, 329)
Splitting body and sleeves:
K to the 1st marked st, K the marked st, hold the sts between the 1st and 2nd marker using a st holder, inc 4, 6, 8 (8, 10, 10, 12) sts, K to the 3rd marker, hold the sts between the 3rd and 4th marker using a st holder, inc 4, 6, 8 (8, 10, 10, 12) sts.
Knit until 5 cm/ 2” before desired length. Work 5 cm/ 2” in k1, p1 rib. BO lovely (I like to bind off using larger needles).
Sleeves
(Choose the best way to work in the round: double pointed needles, magic loop or small needles. If you still struggle to knit sleeves in the round consider working it flat. If that is your choice, start by inc half the sts, knit one row, inc half the sts, purl one row and keep in stockinette).
Pick up the stitches on hold. With the knit side facing you, knit 1 row, inc 2, 3, 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) sts, place a BOR marker, inc 2, 3, 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) sts, join the round.
Knit 7 rows
Sleeve Decrease Row: K1, SSK, K to 3 sts before the marker, K2tog, k1
Repeat the Sleeve Decrease Row every 8 rows 5, 6, 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) times.
Knit til 7 cm/ 2.75” before sleeve length. Work 7 cm/ 2.75” in k1, p1 rib. BO lovely (I like to bind off using larger needles).
Weave in ends and block the sweater.
Designer Name: Cristiane Bertoluci
Disclaimer: Measurements are approximate due to differences between centimeters and inches, needle sizes and tension. All care has been taken to allow accurate completion of the pattern.
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