Second Season Sweater

Second Season is a simple raglan sweater designed to be worn season after season. It's knit seamlessly from the top down and it features a classic ribbed neckband, separated from the body by a distinctive lateral braid. The pattern is written for ten sizes, with finished bust measurements of 81.5–172.5 cm / 32–68 inches, and is intended to be worn with 5–10 cm / 2–4 inches of positive ease. Optional bust darts provide a more personalized fit, and a dedicated chapter explores creative ways to use leftovers or mini skeins through marling. Think of it as a blank canvas: play with color, add stripes, or settle into your favorite neutral, this is a sweater with many faces. **SIZES** 1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) 7, 8, 9, 10 **FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS** Body circumference 81.5, 91.5, 101.5 (112, 122, 132) 142, 152.5, 162.5, 172.5 cm / 32, 36, 40 (44, 48, 52) 56, 60, 64, 68 inches Upper arm circumference 31, 34, 36 (39, 43, 45) 48, 51, 54, 57 cm / 12.25, 13.5, 14.25 (15.25, 17, 17.75) 19, 20, 21.25, 22.5 inches Yoke depth 20, 20, 21 (22.5, 23, 23) 24, 25.5, 27, 29 cm / 7.75, 7.75, 8.25 (8.75, 9, 9) 9.5, 10, 10.75, 11.5 inches **YARN AND YARDAGE** 715, 850, 995 (1085, 1200, 1290) 1385, 1450, 1510, 1595 m / 785, 930, 1090 (1185, 1310, 1410) 1515, 1585, 1650, 1745 yards of DK weight yarn. If you use fingering weight yarn held double, you need the same meterage / yardage of each strand. **Note:** If you want to alter the length of the body or sleeves, or add bust darts, reserve yarn accordingly. The colorful sample is worked in Camijo Knit Advent calendar minis from 2025 together with a few other leftover sock yarns (fingering weight held double). The brown sample is worked in Knits by Cindy Ekman Alpine Merino in a colorway Olive. Green sample is worked in Sandness Garn Sunday (100% merino, 130 m / 50 g) in color 9071 held together with CamijoKnit silk mohair (64 % kid mohair, 36 % silk, 420 m / 50 g) in colorway Moss. **NEEDLES** 4 mm circular needles (preferred length for knitting the neckband) 4.5 mm circular needles (preferred length for knitting the body and sleeves) **TECHNIQUES** German short rows, lateral braid **Difficulty:** adventurous beginner **A note about sizes 9 and 10** Sizes 9 and 10 has not been test knitted yet. If you’re interested in knitting that size, I’d love to offer you the pattern for free in exchange for some feedback on your experience. There’s no set deadline, you can knit at your own pace. Please note that the pattern has been professionally tech edited, so it should be accurate and ready to knit. Still, your notes and insights would be very helpful in refining these larger sizes for future updates. If you’d like to test size 9 or 10, please get in touch! **Ohje on saatavilla myös suomeksi.**