The First Sweater

The First Sweater is a beautifully crafted raglan sweater design that is knitted seamlessly from the top-down, making it a great choice for knitters looking to create a stylish and comfortable piece. This pattern features a relaxed oversized fit in a trendy boxy style, complete with slightly cropped length, balloon sleeves, and a cozy double-folded neckband that adds an extra layer of comfort. The body of the sweater is knitted using the classic stockinette stitch, while the sleeves highlight the luscious Half Fisherman’s Rib stitch, resulting in a beautiful texture that enhances its overall look.

This versatile sweater design is intended to be worn with 12.5-17.5cm (5–7 inches) of positive ease, allowing for a comfortable and casual fit that is perfect for layering or wearing on its own. The First Sweater pattern is rated as ‘intermediate’ in difficulty, making it ideal for knitters who are familiar with essential techniques such as knitting in the round, increasing and decreasing, and German short rows.

The knit construction makes use of two strands of yarn held together - one fingering weight and one lace weight mohair to create a soft DK weight fabric that drapes beautifully. For this pattern, we recommend using Filcolana Arwetta Classic (50g = 210m) held together with Drops Kid Silk (25g = 210m). By combining one strand of each yarn, you will achieve the perfect texture and warmth for your sweater.

When preparing your materials, please refer to the recommended amounts of yarn: for Arwetta, you will need 6 (6) 7 (7) 7 (8) 8 (9) 9 (9) 10 skeins; and for Kid Silk, you will need 6 (7) 7 (7) 7 (8) 8 (9) 10 (10) 10 skeins, depending on the size you wish to knit. This versatile and stylish sweater is a must-have for your wardrobe, perfect for those cozy winter days or stylish evenings out. Embrace your knitting skills and create your very own First Sweater today!