Stripy Unicorn

Here's a variation on a classic raglan pullover. With an unconventional raglan shaping and a sweatshirt feel, this pullover design invites you to play with thin stripes. I used a color changing yarn that mimics the effect achieved by hand spun yarn. You can also use a solid color or several leftovers for different fun results! The shaping in the yoke is achieved by alternating the place where you work your increases. This increase/decrease play continues down the body, so the thin stripes shift diagonally, giving this sweater a super flattering look. I am really happy with the way this neckline turned out as well! It's super important for me to have the back neck raised a little (so that the front neck can fall down) and it was a challenge to do it with one row stripes, but it worked! **SIZES** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10). Recommended ease: approx. 6" [15 cm] of positive ease. Shown in size 3 on a 36” [90 cm] bust. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Neck opening: 16 (16¾, 16¾, 17½, 17½, 18, 18, 18, 18¾, 18¾)" [40 (42, 42, 43.5, 43.5, 45, 45, 45, 47, 47) cm]. Bust circumference: 33½ (37¼, 41½, 44½, 49½, 52½, 57½, 61¼, 64¾, 69¼)" [83.5 (93, 103.5, 111, 123.5, 131, 143.5, 153, 162, 173) cm]. Yoke Depth: 7 (7¼, 7¾, 9½, 10, 10¼, 10¾, 10¾, 12½, 13)" [17.5 (18, 19.5, 23.5, 25, 25.5, 27, 27, 31, 32.5) cm]. Sleeve circumference at upper arm: 11¼ (12¼, 13, 14½, 15½, 16½, 17¼, 19, 20½, 21¼)" [28 (30.5, 32.5, 36.5, 39, 41, 43, 47.5, 51, 53) cm]. **MATERIALS** - Yarn: **Color 1** - 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7) skeins of Journey Sport by Julie Asselin (100% Wool; 210 yards [192 m] / 58g), or 525 (567, 630, 735, 840, 945, 1050, 1155, 1260, 1365) yards [480 (518, 576, 672, 768, 864, 960, 1056, 1152, 1248) m] of sportweight yarn in a solid color. Sample shown in colorway Latté. **Color 2** - 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7) skeins of Dyed in the Wool by Spincycle (100% Wool; 200 yards [183 m] / 50g), or 500 (540, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300) yards [457 (494, 549, 640, 732, 823, 915, 1006, 1098, 1189) m] of sportweight yarn in a color changing sequence, or in a contrasting color. Sample shown in colorway Ewenicorn. - Needles: US 5 [3.75 mm] and US 3 [3.25 mm] circular needles, 32" [80 cm] long. You will briefly need a second needle in the larger size for the back neck short rows, in any length. - Other notions: You need 17 stitch markers to work the yoke of this sweater. It is best to have them in different colors. You can also use little loops of yarn. 1 BOR marker 4 Raglan markers 12 Regular markers **GAUGE** 22 st and 32 rows to 4” [10 cm] in Stockinette st on US 5 [3.75 mm] needles. Before you measure, please take the time to wash and block your swatch in the same manner that you will wash and block your sweater. Make sure your colors don't bleed when in contact with soap. Read the Finishing section for some tips if this happens.