How to Knit a Simple Raglan Sweater | The Fall Bluff Pullover
How to Knit a Simple Raglan Sweater | The Fall Bluff Pullover
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Knit A Simple Top Down Raglan Sweater
The Fall Bluff Pullover is the perfect first sweater for knitters ready to move beyond scarves and hats into garment knitting. Designed with a simple top-down raglan construction, this pullover eliminates complicated neckline and body shaping, letting you focus on steady, satisfying progress as you watch your sweater grow. Its relaxed silhouette and classic raglan lines make it an everyday favorite that pairs easily with jeans, leggings, and layers throughout the cooler months.
Ideal for newer knitters or anyone who wants a straightforward garment without unnecessary fuss, this pattern uses familiar stitches and a seamless build so seams, picking up stitches, and tricky shaping stay out of your way. If you’ve ever wanted to knit a sweater with confidence — but worried about shaping or fit — the Fall Bluff Pullover gives you a beautifully wearable result and a joyful first experience with top-down knitting.
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Size Guide + Finished Measurements
Sizes written in 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) with a finished bust size of 37 (40, 43, 46.5, 49.5, 53, 56, 59) in/93.5 (101.5, 109.5, 118, 126, 134, 142, 150.5) cm. The sweater is intended to have about 6-10 in/15-25.5 cm of positive ease so pick a size that will provide the intended ease or adjust to your desired ease. For example, if you have a 36 in/91.5 cm bust, a size 3 would be ideal for about 7 in/18 cm of ease. Feel free to adjust body length and armhole depth as desired.
Yarn
Approximately 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) skeins of Lion Brand Re-Spun Thick + Quick (223 yds/204 m per 12oz/340g skein) or another super bulky weight yarn that meets gauge. Color shown is Pumice Stone.
Needles
9mm (US13) in the following lengths:
16 in/40 cm or DPNs (for sleeves)
24 in/60 cm (for neckband and yoke)
36 in/80 cm (for yoke and body)
Or knitting needles needed to obtain correct gauge.
Notions
4 stitch markers (1 different color to denote beginning of round)
Waste yarn to hold sleeves
Tapestry needle to weave in ends
Scissors
Tape measure
Gauge
10 STS + 13 Rows = 4 in/10 cm on 9mm needles in stockinette stitch
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How to Knit a Simple Raglan Sweater | The Fall Bluff Pullover
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