Basic Raglan Pullover by Joji Locatelli

Craft: Knitting

NOTE

VERSION 3 of this pattern has been released which includes a correction for the yoke part 2 section. 5X & 6X Sizes have now been included.

Pattern Notes

Of course, we can print a million sweater patterns off the internet. One reason we turn to Joji for a pattern is we know we’ll finish it, our desire to wear the garment once we’re finished over and over will grow with time. Joji creates garments we will reach for in my closet, thoughtlessly, repeatedly.

In many ways the action of designing knitwear is one of planning the functional use of wool, how best to wrap it around your body, how best to do this simply and efficiently.

The Basic Raglan Pullover is Joji at her best. A sweater crafted simply in a method that is efficient moving from the top of your body down to your waist, designed with minimal flourishes so the materials take center stage and sized with comfortable but streamlined ease.

Yarn

4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9) skeins of Tosh DK (100% superwash merino; 250 yards 229m)

or approx. 880 (930, 1000, 1200, 1300, 1490, 1600, 1750, 1900, 2000) yards 800 (845, 909, 1090, 1180, 1350, 1450, 1740, 1830) meters of DK weight yarn.

Notions

Removable stitch markers

waste yarn or stitch holders

tapestry needle

Needles

US 6 (4 mm) and US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles, at least 24” long, or size needed to obtain gauge.

Gauge

21 sts x 32 rounds to 4” (10 cm) in Stockinette St on US 6 (4 mm) needles.

Sizes

XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL)

Recommended ease: about 2” of positive ease.

Finished Bust

Bust circumference: 29½ (34, 38, 42, 45½, 50½, 54, 58, 62, 66) inches; 74 (85, 95, 105, 114, 126, 135, 145, 157, 166.5) cm.