isa raglan

Isa Raglan is a soft, elegant sweater where classic construction meets a graphic and feminine look. It is worked in a light and airy combination of pure wool and silk mohair. Raglan increases form the signature element of the sweater. Comprised of twisted (knit) stitches, they continue from the yoke down the body and into a beautiful V on both front and back. The same lines are repeated on the sleeves for a harmonious effect. **CONSTRUCTION** Isa is worked seamlessly top-down. Raglan increases are worked simultaneously with German Short Rows. After the increases, body and sleeves are separated. You then work the body and gradually expand the twisted rib segments to shape the V on both front and back, likewise on the sleeves. The segments eventually form the ribbing on both body and sleeves and are finished with an Italian bind-off. **LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY** Intermediate. To make it less difficult, you may wish to omit the short rows and Italian bind-off. **SIZES** 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 **Bust circumference of finished sweater.:** 93 (99) 106 (112) 118 (125) 131 cm / 36.6 (38.9) 41.7 (44) 46.5 (49.2) 51.6" **Circumference of ribbing around hips approx.:** 90 (94) 101 (108) 114 (120) 125 cm / 35.4 (37) 39.7 (42.5) 44.8 (47.2) 49.2" **Length back (incl. collar):** 50 (52) 52 (54) 56 (58) 60 cm **Sleeve length (from underarm) approx.:** 48 (48) 47 (47) 46 (45) 45 cm / 18.9 (18.9) 18.5 (18.5) 18.1 (17.7) 17.7" ***Size guide*** The green Isa raglan is shown in a size 2 with 18 cm / 7" of positive ease. Measure yourself before choosing your size. If you measure e.g. 95 cm / 37.4" around your bust, you may wish to choose a size 3, which gives you 11 cm / 4.3" of positive ease. You can easily size up or down to achieve your desired fit. I recommend a minimum of 6 cm / 2.4" and a maximum of 20 cm/ 7.8" of positive ease. **YARN AND GAUGE** 2 strands are held together throughout, 1 strand of Saga (shown in col. Sorrel 210) and 1 strand of Tilia (shown in col. Meadow 326), both from Filcolana. **Estimated yarn amounts:** 4 (4) 4 (5) 5 (5) 6 balls / 200g (200g) 200g (250g) 250g (250g) 300g Saga (300 m / 50 g, 100% wool) *held with …* 5 (5) 6 (6) 7 (7) 8 balls / 125g (125g) 150g (150g) 175g (175g) 200g Tilia (210 m / 25 g, 70% kid mohair & 30% silk) **Please note:** yarn estimates are always that - estimates. They are based on what the test knitters used as well as the measurements in the pattern. Should you wish to knit a longer body or longer sleeves, this will affect the amount of yarn you need. It is important that you meet gauge for the desired fit, which is why it is always a good idea to swatch and to wash and block your swatch because the gauge may change after blocking. **Yarn alternatives:** 1 strand of Highland Wool & 1 strand of Silk Mohair *Or…* 1 strand of Hør Silke & 1 strand of Cashmere Lace from Gepard Garn. **Gauge:** 21 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4" on a 4 mm / US 6 needle in stockinette stitch, after wash. 21-22 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4" on a 4 mm / US 6 needle on a 4 mm needle in twisted rib (only twisted k’s) after wash. **Suggested needles:** 3.5 mm / US 4 circular needle (30-40 cm / 16" or smaller) 4 mm / US 6 circular needle (40, 60 – 80 cm / 16, 24-32")