The Everyday Raglan Pattern
May contain affiliate links (what's this?)Simple, understated, effortless. A raglan is all of these things and more! Best of all for beginners, a raglan is one of the easiest sweaters to knit. It might not look that way, but the raglan is the perfect first sweater project!
Knit from the top-down in one piece (which means no seaming!), you’ll be able to try on the Everyday Raglan as it’s being knit up. How cool is that?
Is the Everyday Raglan right for you?
You’ll need to be familiar with these six techniques before getting started:
- knitting
- purling
- casting on
- knitting with double pointed needles
- knitting with circular needles
- casting off
Not sure how to do these techniques?
Check out Learn to Knit, Knitting with Double Pointed Needles and Knitting with Circular Needles. Then, come back when you’re ready!
Buy the Raglan PDF Pattern:
If you’re ready to start knitting, purchase the PDF pattern by clicking the button above or visiting the shop. The PDF includes access to four tutorial videos that walk you through the whole knitting process!
Once you complete the purchase, you’ll be given access to download the PDF pattern. The pattern will also be sent to the email you provide during check out.
The first page of the pattern includes a secret link to view the video tutorials.
Raglan Sizing Information:
- Finished Measurements: 33 (35, 40, 44, 48, 51, 55) inches and 84 (89, 102, 112, 122, 130, 140) cm bust circumference
- 3” of positive ease in the bust and 2” of positive ease in the sleeves
- Model wears a size Small (35″ bust circumference)
Yarn & Gauge:
- 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins of Cascade Yarns Ecological Wool (478 yds/437m per 250g/8.82 oz skein) in color Ecru
- Gauge 16sts/24 rows = 4”/10cm in stockinette stitch in the round
Needles & Notions:
- US 10 (6mm) 32”/80cm circular needle
- Set of US 10 (6mm) double-pointed needles
- US 8 (5mm) 32”/80cm circular needle (optional but recommended for ribbing)
- Set of US 8 (5mm) double-pointed needles (optional but recommended for ribbing)
- 6 stitch markers
- Scrap yarn
- Tapestry needle
- Note: Use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below – every knitter’s gauge is unique!
Finished Measurements:
Raglan Video Tutorial
The Everyday Raglan pattern includes a three-page PDF pattern and access to a four-part video tutorial that walks you through the entire knitting process, from cast on to cast off.
If you’re nervous you won’t understanding the pattern, the videos will hold your hand through the whole knitting process!
Clocking in at a little over two hours, these comprehensive video tutorials cover:
- choosing a size
- knitting a gauge swatch
- creating a neckline
- charting decreases to keep knitting organised
- knitting the body and sleeves
- preventing holes at the underarm join
- picking up neckline stitches
- blocking for a perfect fit
- and more!
Watch a preview of the video tutorial on how to block your raglan sweater:
Accessing the Video Tutorials
After purchasing the pattern, look to the first page of the pattern PDF. It will include a link to a super secret page where all the video tutorials are available to be streamed.
FOR OLDER CUSTOMERS: If you purchased this pattern before June 18, 2019, your PDF pattern will include a password to access the video tutorials. Hold onto this password. In order to view the video tutorials now, use this link structure in your browser: https://sheepandstitch.com/patternpassword to access the video tutorials. For example, if the password is “cutie”, then enter https://sheepandstitch.com/cutie. New customers will not be affected by this change.
If you needle help, just email me at davina [at] sheepandstitch.com. This is part of an overhaul to the video viewing experience. I appreciate your patience!
Buy the Pattern
Don’t have the pattern? Buy the pattern right here and join the fun!
You’ll be purchasing a PDF file of the knitting pattern, which gives you access to the video tutorials.
Once you complete the purchase, you’ll be given access to download the PDF pattern. The pattern will also be sent to the email you provide during check out.
The first page of the pattern includes a secret link where you’ll be able to view the video tutorials.
Can the pattern be adapted to use magic loop method rather than dpn or would it need dpn. I don’t have or have never used dpn but I know how to do the magic loop method and have used it to replace using dpns before
Davina, I came across this pattern and was excited. I love a simple raglan sweater. I am wondering if you could recommend a cotton yarn. I would really love to knit this in cotton instead of wool.
Thanks, Jennie
Hello. I love my Everyday Raglan and wear it all the time. But I’ll only wear it at home because the sweater pills so bad. I used the recommended yarn – Cascade Ecological Wool. The sweater has been hand washed twice. I’ve “shaved” the sweater and hand picked the pills, but it’s a continual issue. I’m curious if other people have had the same experience with this yarn.
Hi! Can I knit this sweater for a man? I was thinking of making my first knitted piece of clothing a present for my husband
If the raglan’s finished measurements align with your husband’s size (or the measurements of the sweaters he normally wears) then you can use this pattern.
Hi Davina,
Oh I can’t say how much I have made progress in knitting. Thanks so much you are best teacher . You should put out more content. Your eager fans are always waiting. Your fun way of teaching makes it all the more easy. I’m yet to make sweaters but I have already made a lot of hats, mittens and slippers. Love you so much. Keep up the good work!
Hi Davina paid for the pattern and download link isn’t working.
Could you help please.
Hi Yvonne, can you send an email to davina@sheepandstitch.com? I can’t find your email order receipt with the email that you used to post your comment.
Hello Davina,
I bought the Raglan pattern July 8th and accessed the pdf and tutorial video. I thought I had printed the pdf but can’t find it. I downloaded the pattern but cannot now access it. ‘Access denied’ message on the page when I try to open it. No problem with the video. Is there a way you can make the pdf available for me to print?
Thank you
Hi Karen, sorry for the late reply. Can you email davina[at]sheepandstitch[dot]com with your order number? And I’ll send you a new PDF right away.
Hi Davina, I am a new knitter and love your site. Thanks for all you do! If I need to substitute the wool yarn in this pattern,what would you suggest? Thanks so much!!
Cascade Yarns Eco+ is a great substitute with more colours. Knit Picks Simply Wool Aran is also nice. Whatever yarn you use, make sure to swatch!
hello I am wondering if the yarn is scratchy or coarse?and did the yarn pill/fuzz ? can you wear this next to the skin ?and do you use 8 inch dpn or 6? thank you so much 🙂
hello I have an interchangeable set with36 and 29 length needles I will probably knit one of the smaller or smallest size which should I use? also is this yarn scratchy/coarse?can it be worn next to the skin comfortably 🙂
I accidentally forgot the kfb for at the end, and didn’t notice for 4 rows. Is there anyway to save my work, or do I have to start all over again? I’m at the Repeat rows 3 & 4 part x 5 for 118 sts.
Hello Davina, I am a huge fan of your site and you have a real knack for reaching knitting! Thank you! So, I am considering purchasing the raglan pattern after knitting numerous hats, scarfs, shawls and ready (maybe) for something new. I know you use the double pointed needles but could you use those newer circular needles that have come out that are smaller? Please let me know your thoughts. Thank you.
Hi Davina, I just wanted to say thank you. This sweater will be my first proper project, but I’m not there yet. I thought I couldn’t knit, but then I watched your YouTube tutorials and here I am, making lovely little squares and practicing different stitches! I love the fact you have set out above the skills and tools you need to be confident in before attempting this sweater, it’s set my mind on learning knitting with circular needles next, and it’ll be your video I watch to learn. Thanks again!
HI Davina,
New to the knitting community :). Everything I learned about knitting so far is from your YT channel. I spent many hours learning from you. Your patience, very detailed and slow traching, and super positive attitude made me not lose my mind and believe I can do anything when I was starting my knitting journey and was super awkward. I have knitted the garter scarf, the coasters, the slippers, the headband, the flat knitted hat. I feel ready to take on my first sweater and it’s only right that my first sweater will be knitted under your guidance as well. Super excited to start working on my first raglan <3.
Thanks for being awesome!
Hi!
What should what I do about my gauge swatch because I used 4,5 mm needles and it gave me 18 stitches in 22 rows then I tried 5 mm which gave me 17 stitches and 19 rows. I also tried 5,5 and 6 and nothing work out. Thank you for your help.
Hi, if you’re able to get 17 sts and 19 rows with 5mm needles, I would try 5.5mm needles. Then block the gauge swatch. Once it’s wet you can easily manipulate the swatch to meet the gauge. Because it’s wet it’s more malleable, so stretch it our push it closer together to manipulate the stitches and rows. Hope that makes sense!