Made-to-Measure Raglan Sweater Knitting Pattern | Customizable Fit (PDF Pattern)

THIS IS A DIGITAL PDF PATTERN. IT IS NOT A FINISHED KNITTED SHIRT.

The Staple Sweater is a knitted raglan sweater that is worked from the top down. This classic design has 5-6 inches of positive ease for a relaxed fit. It features a folded collar, 2 sleeve options, ribbed sleeve cuffs and hem, and ~perfect~ neck shaping.

The best part? It is made-to-measure using your unique body measurements and you can use any weight yarn! This sweater will fit everyone like a dream, and the simple design makes it a true closet staple.

Pattern Format:
The Staple Sweater is an interactive, made-to-measure pattern that calculates the number of stitches, rows, and yardage for a pattern. The benefit of this type of pattern is that it makes your pattern size inclusive to virtually any body size (theoretically, it should even work for an infant!) and it allows you to use any yarn and any gauge! This is done by allowing the user to type in their body’s measurements and gauge onto the pattern. Then, in the background, the pattern will calculate all the math within the pattern to fit the person perfectly.

It is recommended that the pattern is accessed through Adobe Reader.

Difficulty:
This pattern is for intermediate knitters or ambitious confident beginners.

Video walkthrough now available! Upon purchase, you will have access to a bonus pdf with links to videos from the Staple Sweater KAL that walk you through major parts of the pattern.

Yarn:
You can use any weight and any size yarn for this pattern! The amount of yarn you need will depend on your measurements as well as the type of yarn you use. Please refer to the listing photos for an estimation of how much yarn you will need (which is also included in the pattern).

Gauge:
You can use any gauge! However, it is very important that you gauge swatch and determine your gauge before working this pattern in order to determine how many stitches and rows you need to work throughout this pattern to get the exact right fit.

Knitting Needles:
You can use any size circular needles for this pattern. I recommend using a needle size that creates a nice fabric with the yarn you’ve chosen to work with. If you’re not sure what needle size to go with, try the recommended needle size on your yarn’s label.

In terms of needle sizes, you will need:
-Needle Size 1: Your main working needle size that you use to achieve
gauge
-Needle Size 2: .5mm smaller than needle size 1

In terms of cord lengths for your circular needles, you will need:
- 12" (30cm) circular needles for Needle Sizes 1 and 2 for casting on, working the collar, and beginning the body and sleeves
- 16"+ (40cm+) for Needles Sizes 1 and 2 (length of cord depends on your body/preferences) circular needles for working the body of the sweater
- Double pointed needles (DPNs), 9-12" (27-30cm) circular needles, OR 36”+ (90cm+) circular needles to use with the magic loop method for Needle Sizes 1 and 2 for working the sleeves

Other Materials:
- Stitch Markers (8 in one color/design, and 1 in another)
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
- Measuring Tape

Techniques needed (step-by-step instructions AND video references are included for each technique):
- Stockinette in the round
- Increasing and decreasing
- Following an increase and decrease plan
- German Short Rows
- Folding a collar
- Whip stitch

Check out my Instagram @newwaveknitting and the hashtag #staplesweater for more pictures of and information on the Staple Sweater!