Six Mile Creek Raglan
Introducing the Six Mile Creek Raglan, a beautifully designed boxy pullover sweater that features flattering raglan shaping and charming seed stitch details. This cozy sweater is perfect for first-time sweater knitters, as it incorporates minimal shaping and is worked in one seamless piece. Crafted from bulky yarn, the Six Mile Creek Raglan works up quickly and offers a stretchy, forgiving fit that you'll love. For optimal comfort, I recommend choosing a size with 2-6 inches of positive ease. Interestingly, you may find it beneficial to select a size with less ease than your usual preference since this sweater's stretchy fabric provides great versatility.
The knitting project begins with shoulder shaping worked flat, which helps eliminate the need for complex short rows. Subsequently, the rest of the sweater is worked in the round for a seamless look. The construction of the sweater begins at the top and continues down to the underarms. Here, sleeve stitches are placed on waste yarn, allowing you to knit the body stitches in the round all the way to the hem. Once the body is complete, the sleeves are crafted during the finishing process, and stitches are picked up around the neckline, which adds a touch of stability and structure to this lovely piece. Notably, the hem, neckline, and cuffs are all beautifully adorned with a seed stitch motif that enhances the overall texture and style of the sweater. To successfully complete this engaging project, you will need to be familiar with knitting flat and in the round, along with basic techniques such as knit and purl stitches, as well as make one left (m1L) and make one right (m1R) increases.
The Six Mile Creek Raglan is designed to be worn with an enjoyable 2-10 inches of positive ease. When choosing your sweater size, look for a finished chest measurement that is 2-10 inches larger than your actual bust measurement for the best fit. For your reference, the pattern photo showcases a sweater with 6 inches of positive ease (a 54" sweater is modeled on a 48" bust). So, gather your materials and get ready to create a stylish, comfortable pullover that you’ll be proud to wear!
