Rain is a seamless top-down compound raglan with the lines following your natural shoulder line. Minimal neckline shaping that looks something between round neck or boat neckline and longer armholes for a relaxed fit.

The elongated slip stitch pattern on the main body is mirrored on the sleeves and adds the graphic element to the sweater basic stockinette stitch fabric. Minimal shaping in the body will get you into relaxing zen knitting rhythm and the slip stitch pattern will keep you interesting throughout the project – is so satisfying to watch how these “stitch drops” are growing on your needles…

For your convenience raglan increases are written individually for each size.

B O D Y S I Z E S:

• XS 29 – 30″ 73.5 – 76 cm
• S 33″ 83.8 cm
• M 36″ 91.5 cm
• L 40″ 101.5 cm
• XL 43″ 109 cm
• XXL 46″ 116 cm
• 3XL 49″ 124.5 cm

F I N I S H E D M E A S U R E M E N T S:

Chest/Bust at Underarm: 33½ (36¾, 40, 44, 47¼, 49½, 52¾)” 85 (93.5, 101.5, 112, 120, 125.5, 134) cm

Upper Arm circumference: 11 1/4 (12, 12 3/4, 13 1/2, 14 3/4, 16 1/2, 18)” 28.5 (30.5, 32.5, 34.25, 37.5, 42, 45.75) cm

GAUGE:

20 sts x 27 rnds = 4″ 10 cm in Stockinette stitch after blocking.

YARN

4 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6) skeins of We Are Knitters “Pima Cotton” (232 yds 212 m in 3.5 oz 100 g; 100% Peruvian pima cotton) in Denim.

Please keep in mind that yardage is an estimate.

NEEDLES

• US size 6 4 mm 31″ 80 cm circular needle or size to obtain correct gauge.
• Optional – US size 6 4 mm double-pointed needles (set of 4) for the sleeves. You can use US size 6 4 mm 31″ 80 cm circular needle to work the sleeves using the magic loop method.
• Spare circular needle.

OTHER

• Stitch markers of different colors
• Cable needle
• Stitch holders or scrap yarn
• Tapestry needle

List of techniques used:

• Elongated slip stitches (written explanation, charts and instructions are provided)

• I-cord bind off and neckline trim (the links to the tutorials provided)

The pattern has been tested and edited by professional technical editor.

Read more about the pattern on my blog
http://giftofknitting.com/rain-textured-sweater-pattern-a...