Everyday Raglan Pullover

A classic, top-down raglan pullover designed for comfortable everyday wear, easily customizable to any size or yarn.

Materials

• Any weight yarn, suggested fibers include wool, acrylic, or cotton, approximately 800-1200 yards (730-1100 meters) for a size S/M, adjust for other sizes.
• Hook size appropriate for your chosen yarn (e.g., 5.0 mm (H) for worsted weight yarn).
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Gauge: 18 sts × 24 rounds / 10 cm
• Finished Size: Size varies with gauge and rounds worked.

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• dc: double crochet
• inc: increase (2 dc in the same stitch)
• sk: skip
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)

Pattern Instructions

Foundation

Begin by creating a magic ring, or ch 4 and join with a sl st to form a ring.

Body

Rnd 1: Ch 2 (does not count as a st here and throughout), dc 64 into ring, sl st to join. (64 sts) Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc 7, inc 8 times, sl st to join. (72 sts) Rnd 3: Ch 2, dc 8, inc 8 times, sl st to join. (80 sts) Rnd 4: Ch 2, dc 9, inc 8 times, sl st to join. (88 sts) Rnd 5: Ch 2, dc 10, inc 8 times, sl st to join. (96 sts) Rnd 6: Ch 2, dc 11, inc 8 times, sl st to join. (104 sts) Rnd 7: Ch 2, dc 12, inc 8 times, sl st to join. (112 sts) Rnd 8: Ch 2, dc 13, inc 8 times, sl st to join. (120 sts) Rnd 9: Ch 2, dc 14, inc 8 times, sl st to join. (128 sts) Rnd 10: Ch 2, dc 15, inc 8 times, sl st to join. (136 sts) Rnd 11: Ch 2, dc 16, inc 8 times, sl st to join. (144 sts) Rnd 12: Ch 2, dc 17, inc 8 times, sl st to join. (152 sts) Rnd 13: Ch 2, dc 18, inc 8 times, sl st to join. (160 sts) Rnd 14: Ch 2, dc 19, inc 8 times, sl st to join. (168 sts) Rnd 15: Ch 2, dc 20, inc 8 times, sl st to join. (176 sts) Rnd 16: Ch 2, dc 21, inc 8 times, sl st to join. (184 sts) Rnd 17: Ch 2, dc 22, inc 8 times, sl st to join. (192 sts) Rnd 18: Ch 2, dc 23, inc 8 times, sl st to join. (200 sts) Rnd 19: Ch 2, dc 28 (front), sk 44 sts (first sleeve), ch 8 (underarm), dc 56 (back), sk 44 sts (second sleeve), ch 8 (underarm), dc 28 (front), sl st to join. (128 sts) Rnd 20: Ch 2, dc around, sl st to join. (128 sts)

Continue working Rnd 20 until the desired length for the body is reached.

Assembly / Finishing

Weave in all loose ends with a tapestry needle. Block your pullover gently to shape.

Tips

• Yarn Substitution: This pattern is designed to be versatile. You can use any yarn weight from fingering to bulky. Just choose a hook size that gives you a fabric you like, keeping in mind that thicker yarn and larger hooks will result in a larger garment, and vice-versa. Always make a gauge swatch!
• Sizing: To adjust the size, simply continue with the increase rounds (Rnd 2-18) until the yoke reaches your desired chest circumference, divided by 4 (this provides the width for each raglan panel). The stitch counts are math-verified, but fit is not guaranteed without a gauge swatch.
• Length Customization: The body and sleeves can be made as long or as short as you desire.
• Gauge Swatch: Crocheting a gauge swatch is crucial for achieving the intended fit. Your stitch count might be correct according to the pattern, but if your tension is different, the finished item will not match the target size.

Pattern by YarnCro · yarncro.com