Ants in a Row Raglan

*This all-over top-down colorwork raglan is an ant party, and these ants go marching on down the sweater into a smooth underarm transition! It is fairly easy to knit once you've made it past the first ant charts, with intuitive raglan colorwork increases. It uses only one needle size and has a loose boat neckline, long dramatic sleeves, and a flattering oversized fit. Kelbourne Woolens Scout is a beautiful yarn for this project and has gorgeous color dimension, but any sport weight high contrast yarns would work. Or, if you're careful with your gauge and size...any yarns at all! Well, maybe not bulky.* **PATTERN UPDATED 04/12/26** to include an additional size, and optional charts for compound increases and sleeve decreases. *As a bonus, this pattern includes a page of information about ants and their phenomenal pheromones, as well as information on ant-mimicking spiders. So, as you knit, you'll be learning some bug facts! What could be better...and to add even more credibility, one of my models is a myrmecologist (ant biologist), my good friend Emiliano at the University of Arizona, who has signed off on my ant facts! Two entomologists are better than one.* **Sizing** Sizes are provided for the finished garment post-blocking. These sizes are variable and dependent on gauge/yarn weight. There are 5 sizes provided in the instructions. Sizes: 0, (1, 2, 3, 4) Finished chest circumference: 36, (41.75, 47, 62.75, 68)”/91, (104.5, 117.5, 159, 170)cm These sizes correspond to measurements for the Crafty Yarn Council’s XXS/XS/S, (XS/S/M, M/L/XL, 2X/3X/4X, 3X/4X/5X), although there is variation in the fit. There are two charts offered per size for sizes 1-4, either standard or compound raglan increases. This is an intentionally oversized, and easily modifiable pattern. This pattern is easy to modify, and full of schematics to help however they can. **Materials** **Yarn:** Sample uses Kelbourne Woolens Scout (100% wool, 274 yards/250 meters), sport weight Colors used in sample: Main Color (background): Natural Contrast Color (ants): Lilac Heather **Needles** US 3 [3.25 mm] circular, or whatever brings you to gauge. 16” and 32” circumference. **Notions** Stitch marker, tapestry needles, stitch holders **Gauge** 26 and 30 rows = 4” [10cm] in colorwork on US 4 after blocking. Please swatch in the round for this project. **Yardage** Main Color (mc): 1350, (1400, 1530, 1700) yards Skeins: 6, (7, 7, 8 ) Contrast Color (cc): 1090, (1130, 1200, 1350) yards Skeins: 5, (6, 6, 7 )