Polwarth

A refined take on the classic top down raglan with sweatshirt style details worked in brioche rib.

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Yarn	Sport weight yarn with good stitch definition and nice drape. Shown in Ysolda Blend No. 1 (50% merino, 40% Polwarth, 10% Zwartbles, 345 yds / 315m, 100g)
Gauge	26 sts & 36 rows = 4" / 10 cm in st st in the rnd using larger needle
Needles	Size 2 US / 2.75mm 16" / 40cm, 32" / 80cm circular Size 3 US / 3.25mm 16" / 40cm, 24" / 60cm and 32" / 80cm circular; and for sizes 47 1/2 and above a 40" / 100cm circular. Size 2 US / 2.75mm dpns or circulars for your preferred method of working small circumferences in the rnd Size 3 US / 3.25mm dpns or circulars for your preferred method of working small circumferences in the rnd
Sizing	35[37½ , 40, 42½] (45, 47½, 49¾, 52¼) [54¾, 57¼, 59¾, 62¼]” finished chest circumference. Shown in size 40" with 5" of positive ease and A cup bust shaping.

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Yardage
Measurements + Schematic
Techniques

CONSTRUCTION

The raglan shaping is worked at multiple rates for a flattering and comfortable fit that follows the contours of the shoulders. Paired lifted increases with a hidden purl rib between give the illusion of a single column of prominent knit stitches that look the right way up once the sweater is turned.

Close fitting sleeves are worked before the body, my preferred construction order for a top-down seamless garment because it keeps the project portable for longer. The body is slightly cropped and boxy with gentle waist shaping and a slight taper towards the hem. Both sleeves and body are finished with brioche rib to match the neck detail. Directions are included for optional short row bust darts, in four cup sizes, which help the garment to hang well.

SIZING

35[37½, 40, 42½] (45, 47½, 49¾, 52¼) [54¾, 57¼, 59¾, 62¼]" finished chest circumference.
Refer to schematic and measurement charts for more detailed measurements and metric sizing. Shown in size 40" with 5" of positive ease and A cup bust shaping.

VERSION INFORMATION

polwarth_v1.3.pdf
YARN

Sport weight yarn with good stitch definition and nice drape.

Shown in Ysolda Blend No. 1 (50% merino, 40% Polwarth, 10% Zwartbles, 345 yds / 315m, 100g)

4[4, 4, 5] (5, 5, 6, 6) [6, 7, 7, 7] skeins
1125[1180, 1360, 1450] (1530, 1615, 1795, 1905) [1985, 2100, 2310, 2410]yds / 1030[1080, 1245, 1325] (1400, 1475, 1640, 1740) [1815, 1920, 2110, 2205]m

NOTIONS

Stitch markers.

inches
chest	35	37½	40	42½	45	47½	49¾	52¼	54¾	57¼	59¾	62¼
yoke depth	8	8½	9	9¼	9¾	9¾	10	10½	10¾	11¼	11½	11¾
body length	13¾	13¾	13¾	13¾	13¾	13¾	13¾	13¾	13¾	13¾	13¾	13¾
bottom edge to waist	6½	6½	6½	6½	6½	6½	6½	6½	6½	6½	6½	6½
sleeve length	19½	19½	19½	19½	19½	19½	19½	19½	19½	19½	19½	19½
waist	33¼	35¾	38¼	40½	43	45½	48	50½	53	55½	57¾	60¼
hip	33¾	36¼	38¾	41¼	43¾	46¼	48½	51	53½	56	58½	61
upper arm	11½	12¼	13	13½	14¾	15½	16	17	17¾	18¾	19½	20
cuff	7½	7½	7¾	8	8¼	8¼	8½	9	9¼	9¼	9½	9¾
neck width	7	7	7¾	7¾	7¾	7¾	8½	8½	8½	8½	9¼	9¼
metric
chest	87.5	94	100	106.5	112.5	119	124.5	130.5	137	143	149.5	155.5
yoke depth	20	21.5	22.5	23	24.5	24.5	25	26.5	27	28	29	29.5
body length	34.5	34.5	34.5	34.5	34.5	34.5	34.5	34.5	34.5	34.5	34.5	34.5
bottom edge to waist	16.5	16.5	16.5	16.5	16.5	16.5	16.5	16.5	16.5	16.5	16.5	16.5
sleeve length	49	49	49	49	49	49	49	49	49	49	49	49
waist	83	89.5	95.5	101.5	107.5	114	120	126.5	132.5	139	144.5	150.5
hip	84.5	90.5	97	103	109.5	115.5	121.5	127.5	134	140	146.5	152.5
upper arm	29	30.5	32.5	34	37	39	40	42.5	44.5	47	49	50
cuff	19	19	19.5	20	20.5	20.5	21.5	22.5	23	23	24	24.5
neck width	17.5	17.5	19.5	19.5	19.5	19.5	21.5	21.5	21.5	21.5	23	23

Technique Thursday - Swift swatching in the round

Tutorial - Tubular Cast on

Tutorial - Tubular Bind off

General information — One colour brioche