How to Knit a Raglan Sweater with a Folded Collar | The Classica Crew Neck Pullover

Mar 15

The Classica Pullover is a top-down, raglan sweater knit in the round with a folded-over collar and neckline shaping. The sweater begins with strategic raglan increases knit flat to allow for neckline shaping, and then continues with traditional raglan shaping once it’s joined in the round. Once the sweater is knit to the specific depth, you’ll divide for the body. The body is knit in the round and finished with 1x1 rib. The stitches are picked up and knit for the folded-over collar and then the sleeves are knit with gradual decreases in the round and finished with ribbing.

Size Guide + Finished Measurements

There are 9 sizes available written in XS (S, M, L, XL) (XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) with a finished circumference of 34.75 (39.25, 43.75, 47.25, 51.75) (55.25, 59.75, 63.25, 66.75) in/87 (98.5, 109.5, 118.5, 129.5) (138.5, 149.5, 158.5, 167) cm. Please reference the table for bust range and suggested size and circumference. Sweater is meant to have 5-9 in/12.5-22.5 cm of positive ease. Sweater pictured is a M on a 36 in/91.5 cm bust.

Yarn

Approximately 905 (1052, 1190, 1318, 1490) (1626, 1821, 1973, 2112) yds/828 (962, 1087, 1204, 1362) (1486, 1665, 1803, 1931) m or 6 (7, 8, 8, 10) (10, 12, 12, 13) skeins of Drops Air (164 yds/150 m per 1.8 oz/50 g skein; 65% Alpaca, 28% Polyamide, 7% Wool) or any other yarn that meets gauge. Color shown is Pearl Grey.

Needles

Size 4 mm (US6) 16 in/40 cm circular needles or DPNs for sleeve cuffs and collar
Size 4.5 mm (US7) 32 in/80 cm or 40 in/100 cm circular needles for body ribbing
Size 5 mm (US8) circular needles in the following lengths:

32 in/80 cm or 40 in/100 cm for yoke and body
24 in/60 cm for yoke
16 in/40 cm or DPNs for sleeves

Or knitting needles required to obtain correct gauge.

Notions

Tape Measure
5 Stitch Markers (1 of a contrasting color for BOR)
Tapestry Needle
Knitting Extension Cords or Waste Yarn
Scissors

Gauge

18 STS + 28 rounds = 4 in/10 cm in stockinette stitch on main body needle blocked.

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Ashley Lillis