The Reliable Raglan is worked seamlessly from the top down and in the round. You’ll begin at the collar before working the yoke, which includes optional German short rows to shape the neckline and raglan increases to form the shoulders. Once the yoke is complete, the stitches are divided at the armholes, and the body is joined to work in the round. The sleeves are then picked up and worked down to the cuffs, allowing you to easily adjust the length as desired.

Skill Level Beginner Level

A quick little note: this pattern is free and hasn’t been tested, but it has been tech edited. If you come across any errors, please feel free to reach out, your feedback helps me improve future patterns! Please note that because this is a free pattern, I’m unable to offer individual pattern support. I’ve done my best to make everything clear, and I hope you enjoy knitting it!

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This pattern works the following techniques:

knit, purl, working in the round, 1x1 rib, tubular bind off, short rows, stranded colourwork.

21 sts and 28 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 4 mm [US 6] needles, blocked.

24 sts and 34 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in 1x1 rib on 3.5 mm [US 4] needles, blocked.

If you have more stitches on 4 inches / 10 cm than stated, use a larger needle size; if you have fewer stitches, use a smaller needle size.

Suggested Needles

* 4 mm [US 6] circular needles 32/40 inches / 80/100 cm, or size to obtain gauge.

* 3.5mm [US 4] circular needles 16, 32/40 inch / 40, 80/100 cm for the 1x1 ribbing.

Suggested Yarn
Samples are made in size XS.

Long Sleeve
Laughing Hens Purely Merino DK, (100% Superwash Fine Merino Wool, 50g, 115 metres / 125 yards).
If you are using this yarn, you will need 9 (10, 11, 11, 12) (12, 14, 15, 16) balls in the Main Colour (MC), and 2 (3, 4, 4, 5) (5, 7, 8, 9) balls of the contrasting colour.

Short Sleeve
Laughing Hens Simply Cotton DK, (100% Cotton, 50g, 109 metres / 119 yards).

If you are using this yarn, you will need 5 (6, 7, 7, 8) (8, 9, 9, 10) balls in the Main Colour (MC), and 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) balls of the contrasting colour.

or

DK weight yarn in the Main Colour.
467 (600, 654, 706, 782) (836, 890, 961, 1037) metres,
511 (656, 715, 772, 855) (914, 973, 1051, 1134) yards.

Note that the yardage given accommodates for working the measurements given. If you add length or change your colour stripe, you may need more yardage.

or

DK weight yarn in the Main Colour.
926 (1055, 1157, 1254, 1365) (1373, 1540, 1635, 1792) metres,
1013 (1154, 1265, 1371, 1493) (1502, 1684, 1788, 1960) yards.

Yarn Alternatives
Debbie Bliss Rialto DK
Drops Lima
Stephen and Penelope Tandem DK

Notions

• Yarn needle to weave in ends and work hem. 
• Stitch markers. 
• Knitting barber or scrap yarn to place stitches on hold. 
• Scissors or cutters to cut yarn.