Tain

Tain is a top-down, raglan sweater with dramatic Half Fisherman’s Rib at the raglan, under the arm and down the sleeve. It is oversized and cosy but has chic detailing.  SIZES  1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) **Recommended ease:** 6–7.75" / 15–20 cm of positive ease. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS **Chest Circumference:** 33.25 (37.5, 43, 47.25, 51.5) (57, 61.25, 66.5, 70.75)" / 84.5 (95.5, 109, 120, 131) (145, 156, 169, 180) cm. **Back Yoke Depth (from centre of back neck CO edge, not incl. collar):** 7.25 (7.5, 8.25, 8.25, 8.5) (9, 9, 9.5, 9.75)" / 18.5 (19.5, 20.5, 20.5, 21.5) (23, 23, 24, 24.5) cm. **Body Length (from underarm):** 12.5" / 32 cm. **Armhole Depth:** 8.5 (8.75, 9.25, 9.5, 9.75) (10.5, 10.75, 11.25, 11.25)" / 21.5 (22.5, 24, 24.5, 25) (26.5, 27, 28.5, 29) cm. **Upper Arm Circumference:** 12.25 (13.25, 15, 15.75, 16.5) (19, 20, 22.25, 23.25)" / 31 (33.5, 38, 40, 42) (48, 51, 56.5, 59) cm. **Sleeve Length (from underarm):** 17.25" / 44 cm. MATERIALS  **Yarn:** 5 (5, 6, 7, 7) (8, 9, 9, 10) balls of Wooldreamers Mota (50% Spanish Merino Entrefino Wool, 50% Manchega Wool, 252 yds / 230 m – 100 g), in the colourway 463. Or approx. 1090 (1230, 1420, 1530, 1710) (1890, 2100, 2250, 2386) yds / 1000 (1125, 1300, 1400, 1550) (1725, 1900, 2050, 2150) m of a similar woolen-spun DK-weight yarn. Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn or The Croft Aran by West Yorkshire Spinners. **Needles:** US 6 / 4 mm and US 5 / 3.75 mm (for ribbing) circular needles. **Notions:** 7 stitch markers and 1 BOR marker, scrap yarn or stitch holders. GAUGE 18 sts and 28 rows to 4" / 10 cm on US 6 / 4 mm needles in both St St and Half Fisherman’s Rib, after blocking. CONSTRUCTION Stitches are first cast on for the neck and short rows are worked to raise the back. The yoke is worked in the round with increases made at the raglan points. The raglans are worked in Half Fisherman’s Rib.  At the bottom of the yoke the body is split from the sleeves. The body is worked with Half Fisherman’s Rib under the arms and finished with a deep ribbed hem. The sleeves also have Half Fisherman’s Rib under the arm. Stitches are picked up for the collar and worked in Half Fisherman’s Rib.