Description

Taiga Sweater – Top-Down Raglan Knitting Pattern: Free PDF Download

Size: Teen/Adult 2XS, XS, S, M, L, XL

There’s something deeply satisfying about a sweater that grows from a single ball of yarn with barely any finishing to do — and that’s exactly what this top-down raglan pattern delivers. Knit seamlessly in the round on circular needles, it’s a classic stockinette pullover with a ribbed yoke that flatters every size from teen through adult XL. Whether you choose the double-pointed-needle route for fully seamless sleeves or prefer the ease of seaming them in afterward, this worsted-weight knit is a versatile, wear-with-everything staple for cool-weather wardrobes.

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Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Intermediate.
Construction: Worked top-down in one piece in the round on circular needles; yoke begins with a rib. Sleeves worked on double-pointed needles for a seamless finish, or on straight needles with a seam.
Finished Measurements: Chest 30 [32½, 36, 40, 44, 48]”/76 [82.5, 91, 101.5, 112, 122] cm; Length (center front) approx. 22–25″/56–63.5 cm.
Pattern Style: Written in standard US knitting terms.
Stitches: Stockinette stitch, rib, yarn over.

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: Cascade Yarns 220 Wool, worsted weight (220 yds/200 m, 3.5 oz/100 g per skein) — approximately 4 to 6½ skeins depending on size.
Needles: Short 16″/40 cm and long 24-29″/60-75 cm circular needles in US #7 (4.5 mm) and US #9 (5.5 mm); US #9 (5.5 mm) straight needles for seamed sleeves or US #9 (5.5 mm) double-pointed needles for seamless sleeves.
Gauge: 16 sts and 24 rows = 4″/10 cm in stockinette stitch on US #9 needles.

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