Mens Rib And Garter Stitch, Raglan Jumper
Project: Mens Rib And Garter Stitch, Raglan Jumper
Pattern: A519
Craft type: Knitting
Difficulty: ●●○
MEASUREMENTS
| Size | XS | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fits chest | 80-85 cm | 90-95 cm | 100-105 cm | 110-115 cm |
| Garment measures | 90 cm | 100 cm | 110 cm | 120 cm |
| Length (approx) | 72 cm | 73 cm | 74 cm | 75 cm |
| Sleeve length (approx) | 48 cm | 48 cm | 48 cm | 48 cm |
Yarn Required:
| Yarn | XS | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincraft Imperial 100g balls | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
NEEDLES:
A pair of 4.00mm knitting needles.
A 4.00mm circular knitting needle, 40cm long.
Wool needle for sewing up.
REQUIREMENTS:
4 stitch holders.
TENSION:
21 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 4.00mm needles.
BACK
Using a pair of 4.00mm needles, cast on 98 (106-118-130)
sts.
1st row: K2, * P2, K2, rep from * to end.
2nd row: P2, * K2, P2, rep from * to end.
Last 2 rows form 2x2 rib.
Work a further 9 rows 2x2 rib.
12th row: Rib 13 (20-15-15), * rib 2tog, rib 12 (19-15-
12), rep from * to last 1 (2-1-3) st/s, rib 1 (2-1-3) …
92 (102-112-122) sts.
Beg Patt:
*** Knit 19 rows garter st.
20th row: K15 (16-19-20), * inc in next st, K14 (16-17-
19), rep from * to last 2 (1-3-2) st/s, K2 (1-3-2) …
97 (107-117-127) sts.
21st row: K2, * P1, K1, rep from * to last st, K1.
22nd row: K1, * P1, K1, rep from * to end. ****
Last 2 rows form 1x1 rib.
Work a further 37 rows 1x1 rib.
60th row: Rib 15 (16-19-20), * rib 2tog, rib 14 (16-17-
19), rep from * to last 2 (1-3-2) st/s, rib 2 (1-3-2) …
92 (102-112-122) sts.
Rep from *** to **** once, then ** to ** once.
Shape Raglan Armholes:
Keeping 1x1 rib correct, cast off 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows … 93 (103-113-123) sts.
Size XS Only:
3rd row: K2, sl 1, K1, psso, rib to last 4 sts, K2tog, K2.
4th row: P3, rib to last 3 sts, P3.
5th row: K3, rib to last 3 sts, K3.
6th row: As 4th row … 91 sts.
Rep last 4 rows twice … 87 sts. ****
Rep 3rd and 4th rows until 33 sts rem.
Size S Only:
3rd row: K2, sl 1, K1, psso, rib to last 4 sts, K2tog, K2.
4th row: P3, rib to last 3 sts, P3 … 101 sts. ****
Rep 3rd and 4th rows until 35 sts rem.
Sizes M And L Only:
3rd row: K2, sl 1, K1, psso, rib to last 4 sts, K2tog, K2.
4th row: P2, P2tog, rib to last 4 sts, P2tog tbl, P2.
5th row: As 3rd row.
6th row: P3, rib to last 3 sts, P3 … (107-117) sts.
Rep last 4 rows (2-4) times … (95-93) sts. ****
Rep 5th and 6th rows until (37-39) sts rem.
All Sizes:
Work 1 row.
Leave rem sts on a stitch holder.
FRONT
Work as for Back to ****.
Sizes XS And S Only:
Rep 3rd and 4th rows until 57 (61) sts rem.
Work 1 row.
Sizes M And L Only:
Rep 5th and 6th rows until (63-67) sts rem.
Work 1 row.
All Sizes - Shape Neck:
Next row: K2, sl 1, K1, psso, rib 17 (18-19-20), turn.
Cont on these 20 (21-22-23) sts.
Dec one st at raglan edge (as before) in every alt row 11
(12-12-13) times, AT SAME TIME, dec one st at neck edge
in every alt row 3 (2-4-3) times, then every 4th row 4 (5-4-
5) times … 2 sts.
Work 1 row.
Next row: K2tog and fasten off.
Slip next 15 (17-17-19) sts onto a stitch holder.
With right side facing, join yarn to rem sts, rib to last 4 sts,
K2tog, K2 … 20 (21-22-23) sts.
Dec one st at raglan edge (as before) in every alt row 11
(12-12-13) times, AT SAME TIME, dec one st at neck edge
in every alt row 3 (2-4-3) times, then every 4th row 4 (5-4-
5) times … 2 sts.
Work 1 row.
Next row: K2tog and fasten off.
SLEEVES
Using a pair of 4.00mm needles, cast on 50 (50-54-58) sts.
Work 12 rows 2x2 rib, and dec 2 (0-2-2) sts evenly across
last row … 48 (50-52-56) sts.
Knit 19 rows garter st, AT SAME TIME, inc one st at each
end of 5th and 13th rows … 52 (54-56-60) sts.
Next row: K13 (15-14-15), * inc in next st, K12 (12-13-
14), rep from * to end … 55 (57-59-63) sts.
Work 39 rows 1x1 rib, AT SAME TIME, working extra sts into rib as they become available, inc one st at each end of 1st, 9th, 17th, 25th and 33rd rows … 65 (67-69-73) sts.
Next row: Rib 15 (15-16-17), * rib 2tog, rib 14 (15-15- 16), rep from * to last 2 (1-2-2) st/s, rib 2 (1-2-2) … 62 (64-66-70) sts.
Knit 19 rows garter st, AT SAME TIME, inc one st at each end of 1st, 9th and 17th rows … 68 (70-72-76) sts.
Next row: K17 (19-18-19), * inc in next st, K16 (16-17- 18), rep from * to end … 71 (73-75-79) sts.
Work 39 rows 1x1 rib, AT SAME TIME, working extra sts into rib as they become available, inc one st at each end of 7th (7th-5th-3rd) row, then every 14th (10th-6th-6th) row until there are 77 (81-87-93) sts.
Next row: Rib 18 (19-15-16), * rib 2tog, rib 17 (18-12- 13), rep from * to last 2 sts, rib 2 … 74 (78-82-88) sts.
Knit 19 rows garter st.
Next row: K18 (19-15-16), * inc in next st, K17 (18-12-
13), rep from * to last 2 sts, K2 … 77 (81-87-93) sts.
Work 2 row 1x1 rib.
Shape Raglan:
Keeping 1x1 rib correct, cast off 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows … 73 (77-83-89) sts.
Size XS Only:
3rd row: K2, sl 1, K1, psso, rib to last 4 sts, K2tog, K2.
4th row: P3, rib to last 3 sts, P3.
5th row: K3, rib to last 3 sts, K3.
6th row: As 4th row … 71 sts.
Rep 3rd and 4th rows until 9 sts rem.
Size S Only:
3rd row: K2, sl 1, K1, psso, rib to last 4 sts, K2tog, K2.
4th row: P3, rib to last 3 sts, P3 … 75 sts.
Rep 3rd and 4th rows until 9 sts rem.
Sizes M And L Only:
3rd row: K2, sl 1, K1, psso, rib to last 4 sts, K2tog, K2.
4th row: P2, P2tog, rib to last 4 sts, P2tog tbl, P2.
5th row: As 3rd row.
6th row: P3, rib to last 3 sts, P3 … (77-83) sts.
Rep last 4 rows (1-2) time/s … 71 sts.
Rep 5th and 6th rows until 9 sts rem.
All Sizes:
Work 1 row.
Leave rem sts on a stitch holder.
NECKBAND
Join raglan seams, noting that tops of Sleeves form part of neckline.
With right side facing and using 4.00mm circular needle, [K2tog, K5, K2tog] across sts from left Sleeve stitch holder, knit up 18 (20-21-21) sts along left front neck, knit across sts from Front stitch holder, knit up 18 (20-21-21) sts along right front neck, [K2tog, K5, K2tog] across sts from right Sleeve stitch holder then [K2tog, K29 (31-33-35), K2tog] across sts from Back stitch holder … 96 (104-108-112) sts.
1st round: * K2, P2, rep from * to end.
Rep 1st round 7 times.
Cast off loosely in 2x2 rib.
FINISHING
Join side and Sleeve seams. Sew in all ends.
Alternative Yarns
When substituting Lincraft Imperial, choose a yarn that can achieve the pattern tension of 21 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 4.00mm needles.
Suitable alternatives may include smooth 8ply wool, wool blends or soft synthetic yarns with clear stitch definition. Because the jumper combines rib and garter stitch sections, choose a yarn with enough elasticity for the ribbing while still producing an even, structured garter stitch fabric.
Customisation Ideas
- Work the jumper in a solid colour to emphasise the alternating rib and garter stitch sections.
- Use contrasting colours for alternating garter stitch and rib sections.
- Choose a contrasting colour for the neckband and lower ribbing.
- Adjust the sleeve length before beginning the raglan shaping for a customised fit.
- Use tonal shades across the textured sections for a subtle colour-blocked effect.
Care Instructions
Follow the care instructions provided on the yarn label used for the project. Wash gently using a method suitable for the selected fibre and reshape while damp.
Dry flat where recommended to help maintain the raglan shaping, ribbed sections and garter stitch texture. Store folded rather than hanging to avoid stretching the jumper over time.
