Top Down Raglan Striped Sweater Knitting Pattern | Cambria

The Cambria Striped Pullover is a fresh, modern take on a classic striped sweater. The bold blue stripes bring energy and contrast, while the soft base keeps it wearable and easy to style. Knit in DROPS Big Merino and DROPS Lima, the fabric feels smooth and structured, holding its shape while staying comfortable. This top-down raglan features a clean 1x1 rib and a folded collar that gives the neckline a polished finish. The silhouette is simple and timeless, making it an effortless piece to wear on repeat whether paired with denim, layered over a button-down, or styled on its own. When you purchase the pattern, you get access to a DK weight and a worsted weight version.

Construction Notes

The Cambria Stripe Pullover is worked from the top down. The yoke is knit flat first to shape the neckline, then joined in the round once the neckline depth is established. Raglan increases create the shaping through the shoulders, with shaping adjusted by size to achieve the intended fit. Some sizes work sleeve and body increases evenly, while others continue increasing either the sleeves or the body independently once the other section has reached its target stitch count. A folded collar and clean 1x1 rib frame the neckline for a polished finish. After completing the yoke, sleeve stitches are placed on hold and the body is worked in the round and finished with a 1x1 rib hem. The sleeves are then returned to the needles and worked in the round with gradual decreases and 1x1 rib cuffs.

Worsted Weight Version

Size Guide and Finished Measurements
There are 10 sizes available written in XXS (XS, S, M, L, XL) (XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL), with a finished circumference of 34.75 (37.25, 39.75, 42.25, 44.75, 49) (53.25, 57.5, 60, 63.25) in/ 87 (93.5, 99.5, 106, 112, 122.5) (133.5, 144, 150, 158.5) cm. The sweater is meant to have about 4-8 in/10-20 cm of positive ease. Sample shown is a size M on a 37 in/92.5 cm bust for 5.25 in/13 cm of positive ease.

Yarn
DROPS Big Merino (82 yds / 75 m per 1.8 oz / 50 g skein; 100% Superwash Wool), or any other yarn that meets gauge.

Main Color (MC): Approximately 637 (672, 708, 766, 815, 908) (997, 1108, 1135, 1202) yds / 583 (615, 648, 701, 745, 830) (912, 1013, 1038, 1099) m or 8 (9, 9, 10, 10, 12) (13, 14, 14, 15) skeins. Color shown is 23 Ice Blue.

Contrasting Color (CC): Approximately 239 (252, 265, 287, 306, 341) (374, 415, 426, 451) yds / 219 (230, 242, 262, 280, 312) (342, 380, 390, 412) m or 3 (4, 4, 4, 4, 5) (5, 6, 6, 6) skeins. Color shown is 07 Jeans Blue.

Note: If you are between sizes, lengthening the body or sleeves, or swatching generously, consider purchasing an additional skein of the main color.

Needles
Size 4 mm (US6) 16 in/40 cm circular knitting needles for the collar and sleeve cuffs.
Size 4.5 mm (US7) circular knitting needles in the following lengths:

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

Or knitting needles required to obtain correct gauge.

Notions

tape measure
6 stitch markers (2 of a different color to denote BOR and striping)
tapestry needle
waste yarn
scissors

Gauge
19 STS + 27 rounds = 4 in/10 cm in stockinette stitch on main body needle blocked. If your gauge differs when working flat vs. in the round, adjust needle size as needed to match the pattern gauge.

DK Weight

Size Guide and Finished Measurements
There are 10 sizes available written in XXS (XS, S, M, L, XL) (XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL), with a finished circumference of 34.5 (36.75, 39, 41.25, 45, 49) (53.5, 57.25, 59.5, 62.5) in/ 86.5 (92, 97.5, 103.5, 112.5, 122.5) (134, 143.5, 149, 156.5) cm. The sweater is meant to have about 4-8 in/10-20 cm of positive ease. Sample shown is a size M on a 37 in/92.5 cm bust for 4.25 in/10.5 cm of positive ease.

Yarn
Drops Lima (109 yds/100 m per 1.8 oz/50 g skein; 65% Wool, 35% Alpaca) or any other yarn that meets gauge.

Main Color (MC): Approximately 675 (730, 775, 900, 1005, 1130) (1275, 1360, 1520, 1605) yds / 617 (668, 709, 823, 919, 1033) (1166, 1244, 1390, 1468) m or 7 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) (12, 13, 14, 15) skeins. Color shown is 3145 Powder Pink.

Contrasting Color (CC): Approximately 210 (225, 240, 280, 310, 350) (395, 420, 470, 495) yds / 192 (206, 219, 256, 283, 320) (361, 384, 430, 453) m or 2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 5, 5) skeins. Color shown is 9028 Magenta.

Note: If you are between sizes, lengthening the body or sleeves, or swatching generously, consider purchasing an additional skein of the main color.

Needles
Size 3 mm (US2.5) 16 in/40 cm circular knitting needles for the collar and sleeve cuffs.

Size 3.5 mm (US4) circular knitting needles in the following lengths:

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

Or knitting needles required to obtain correct gauge.

Notions

tape measure
6 stitch markers (2 of a different color to denote BOR and striping)
tapestry needle
waste yarn
scissors

Gauge
21 STS + 28 rounds = 4 in/10 cm in stockinette stitch on main body needle blocked. If your gauge differs when working flat vs. in the round, adjust needle size as needed to match the pattern gauge.

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