Micah's Raglan Sweater

Micah’s Raglan Sweater was designed with my sweet nephew in mind. This sweater is meant to be a classic closet staple, elevated by cabled raglan seams. It is knit from the top down with deep shaping for mobility and folded cuffs for quick growth. **Errata** *Body Division* Setup Round: {P1, knit 40, 44, 46, 50 (52, 56, 58, 60) stitches, P1, SM, work raglan seam as established, SM, P1, slip next 36, 38, 40, 40 (40, 42, 42, 44) stitches on waste yarn, cast on 4, 4, 6, 6 (8, 8, 10, 10) stitches for underarm using preferred method, P1, SM, work raglan seam as established} repeat once more. Body: 120, 128, 136, 144 (152, 160, 168, 172) stitches. Sleeves: 36, 38, 40, 40 (40, 42, 42, 44) stitches on each sleeve. *Sleeves* Setup Round: Knit 2, 2, 3, 3 (4, 4, 5, 5) stitches, K2tog, knit to end. 1 stitch decreased. 40, 42, 46, 46 (48, 50, 52, 54)) stitches. Repeat Knitted Rounds and Decrease Round another 3, 4, 5, 5 (5, 5, 5, 5) times until 34, 34, 36, 36 (38, 40, 42, 44) stitches remain. *Length* Length of size 2YR should be 13.5 in / 34 cm total, not length from underarm. **Sizing** Baby, 12M, 18M, 2 YR (4 YR, 6YR, 8YR, 10 YR) Finished circumference: 22, 23.5, 25.25, 26.5 (28, 29.5, 31, 32) in / 56, 59.5, 64, 68 (72, 75.5, 79.5, 81.5) cm *Note: To choose the best fit, measure the circumference of child’s chest and add 4 in / 10 cm of positive ease. While sizes listed are standard, children’s sizes vary greatly; always size up if unsure. See schematic for detailed finished garment measurements. Sample shown in size Baby.* **Yarn** 310, 380, 440, 490 (580, 700, 760, 865) yds / 283, 347, 402, 448 (530, 640, 695, 791) m DK weight 100% superwash wool yarn. Includes yds/m needed for gauge swatch. Suggested Yarns: Sandnes Garn Smart (sample) or Drops Karisma ($), Cascade 220 Superwash ($$), Patons Classic Wool DK Superwash ($$$), La Bien Aimée Merino DK ($$$$), Spincycle Yarns Dreamstate ($$$$$) *Note: Yarn needs may differ; always purchase more. Sample is shown in Size Baby; 300 yards of Sandnes Garn Smart, 100% superwash wool; 109 yds/100 m per 50g skein.* **Gauge** 21 stitches & 28 rounds = 4” (10cm) in stockinette in the round, after blocking, on larger needles US size 6 (4 mm) 16 or 24 inch circular needle and DPNs or preferred needle for small circumference knitting US size 2.5 (3 mm) 16 or 24 inch circular needle and DPNs or preferred needle for small circumference knitting *OR* needle size required to obtain gauge Extras: Stitch markers, tapestry needle, cable needle **Techniques** German twisted cast on, knitting in the round, right and left leaning increases, cables, stockinette stitch, ribbing, sewn bind off, picking up stitches, sewing down a collar **Credits** Technical Editor: [Kerry Bullock-Ozkan][1] Pattern testers shown in project page. [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/kerry-bullock-ozkan