1. Ready Set Raglan - Official Preview!

The much anticipated Ready Set Raglan is here – we’re delighted to introduce you to our collection of eight raglan jumpers! Each pattern within this book includes customisable options, such as colour blocking and variations on the neckline and hem, so you can make the jumpers of your dreams! Ready Set Raglan follows on from our much-loved learn-to-knit book, Knit How, and includes helpful tutorials and top tips much like its predecessor. All the patterns within Ready Set Raglan are top-down knits and are made to a worsted-weight gauge, which makes it easy to yarn substitute if you wish!

One of the many special things about this book is that the wonderful knitting community played an important part in many aspects of its creation. We’re so grateful to all the sample knitters and test knitters who helped us shape the patterns, and to all of you who entered our competition to name the book. We concluded Knit How with a section titled ‘Ready, Set, Go’, so when McKenzie Kozman suggested Ready Set Raglan as a title, we took it as a positive sign and thought that her idea really captured the continuity between Knit How and Ready Set Raglan.

We’ve been overwhelmed (in a good way!) by your love for our collection of raglan jumpers on social media over the last few months – thank you, as always, for your support! Without further ado, here are the patterns! We’ve included many images of the same jumper here, to show you what we mean when we say that they’re customisable…

Needle size for all patterns: 4mm / US 6 circular needle, 60-100cm / 24″-40″ length depending on size worked AND 40cm / 16″ length AND needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round. 4.5mm / US 7 circular needle, 60-100cm / 24″-40″ length depending on size worked AND 40cm / 16″ length AND needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.

Eirys // The Stocking Stitch Raglan // Quince & Co.: Lark (colour-block version), Westwool: Bicycle + Glowhair (pink marl version), Woolfolk: Flette (pale pink version), Akara Yarns: Supersoft Fingering + Merino Sock (purple marl version)

Yarn weight: worsted-weight
Gauge: 18 sts & 28 rows = 10cm / 4″ over stocking stitch worked in the round on 4.5mm needles after blocking
Yardage (colour block version): approximately 730 (845, 940, 1035, 1130, 1225, 1345, 1500, 1590, 1720)m / 799 (924, 1028, 1132, 1236, 1340, 1471, 1641, 1739, 1881)yds of worsted-weight yarn. Detailed yardage for all other versions is included in the pattern
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
Finished chest (fullest point circumference): 92.5 (103, 113, 122, 131, 141, 152.5, 169, 184, 202)cm / 36½ (40½, 44½, 48, 51½, 55½, 60, 66½, 72½, 79½)” – to be worn with approx. 20-30cm / 8-12″ positive ease.

Woodwardia // The Stocking Stitch Raglan With Decorative Increases // Onyx Fiber Arts: MCN +Mohair Silk (pink and blue colour block version), Julie Asselin: Nurtured (green version), De Rerum Natura: Gilliatt (pink single colour version)

Yarn weight: worsted-weight
Gauge: 18 sts & 28 rows = 10cm / 4″ over stocking stitch worked in the round on 4.5mm needles after blocking.
Yardage (for pink single colour version): approximately 730 (845, 940, 1035, 1130, 1225, 1345, 1500, 1590, 1720)m / 799 (924, 1028, 1132, 1236, 1340, 1471, 1641, 1739, 1881)yds of worsted-weight yarn. Detailed yardage for all other versions is included in the pattern
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
Finished chest (fullest point circumference): 92.5 (103, 113, 122, 131, 141, 152.5, 169, 184, 202)cm / 36½ (40½, 44½, 48, 51½, 55½, 60, 66½, 72½, 79½)” – to be worn with approx. 20-30cm / 8-12″ positive ease.

Grainne // The Garter Stitch Raglan // De Rerum Natura: Gilliatt (colour block version), La Bien Aimée: Mondim + Mohair Silk (yellow version)

Yarn weight: worsted-weight
Gauge: 20 sts & 32 rows = 10cm / 4″ over garter stitch worked in the round on 4.5mm needles after blocking.
Yardage (yellow version): approximately 1035 (1190, 1330, 1447, 1589, 1730, 1915, 2079, 2228, 2516)m / 1132 (1302, 1455, 1583, 1738, 1892, 2025, 2274, 2438, 2752)yds of worsted-weight yarn. Detailed yardage for all other versions is included in the pattern
Sizes:1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
Finished chest (fullest point circumference): 94 (104, 114, 122, 132, 140, 153, 169, 182, 204)cm / 37 (41, 45, 48, 52, 55, 60½,66½, 71½, 80¼)” – to be worn with approx. 20-30cm / 8-12″ positive ease.

Cyren // The Cable + Garter Raglan  // Ullcentrum: 3-ply Worsted (colour block version) courtesy of Midwinter Yarns, Oysters and Purls: Alpaca / Corriedale (pink version), Neighborhood Fibre Co.: Studio Worsted (green version)

Yarn weight: worsted-weight
Gauge: 20 sts & 32 rows = 10cm / 4″ over garter stitch worked in the round on 4.5mm needles after blocking
Yardage (pink version): approximately 1035 (1190, 1330, 1447, 1589, 1730, 1915, 2079, 2228, 2516)m / 1132 (1302, 1455, 1583, 1738, 1892, 2025, 2274, 2438, 2752)yds of worsted-weight yarn. Detailed yardage for all other versions is included in the pattern
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
Finished chest (fullest point circumference): 94 (104, 114, 122, 132, 140, 153, 169, 178, 202)cm / 37 (41, 44¾, 48, 52, 55¼, 60¼, 66½, 70, 79½)” – to be worn with approx. 20-30cm / 8-12″ positive ease.

Elowen // The 2×2 Rib Raglan // Qing Fibre: Melted Baby Suri Alpaca (purple version), Quince & Co. Lark (green colour block version)

Yarn weight: worsted-weight
Gauge: 20 sts & 28 rows = 10cm / 4″ over 2×2 Rib (gently stretched) worked in the round on 4.5mm needles after blocking
Yardage (purple version): approximately 884 (981, 1092, 1279, 1386, 1497, 1597, 1795, 1885, 2091)m / 967 (1073, 1195, 1399, 1517 1637, 1748, 1963, 2062, 2288)yds of worsted-weight yarn. Detailed yardage for all other versions is included in the pattern
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
Finished chest (fullest point circumference): 92 (100, 108, 120, 128, 136, 148, 172, 184, 208)cm / 36¼ (39½, 42½, 47¼, 50½, 53½, 58¼, 67¾, 72½, 81¾)” – to be worn with approx. 20-30cm / 8-12″ positive ease.

Eila // The 2×2 Garter Rib Raglan // Peace Fleece: Worsted (purple, pink and yellow colour block version), De Rerum Natura: Gilliatt (beige and green colour block version) 

Yarn weight: worsted-weight
Gauge: 20 sts & 32 rows = 10cm / 4″ over 2×2 Garter Rib (gently stretched) worked in the round on 4.5mm needles after blocking
Yardage (green and beige version): approximately 928 (1030, 1140, 1335, 1447, 1580, 1696, 1874, 1979, 2196)m / 1015 (1127, 1247, 1461, 1584, 1729, 1855, 2050, 2165, 2402)yds of worsted-weight yarn. Detailed yardage for all other versions is included in the pattern
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
Finished chest (fullest point circumference): 92 (100, 108, 120, 128, 136, 148, 172, 184, 208)cm / 36¼ (39½, 42½, 47¼, 50½, 53½, 58¼, 67¾, 72½, 81¾)” – to be worn with approx. 20-30cm / 8-12″ positive ease

Merywen // The 1×1 Garter Rib Raglan // Cedar House Yarns: Old Growth Worsted (red version), The Farmers Daughter Fibers: Oh Dang! + Soka’pii (yellow version)

Yarn weight: worsted-weight
Gauge: 20 sts & 32 rows = 10cm / 4″ over 1×1 Garter Rib (gently stretched) worked in the round on 4.5mm needles after blocking
Yardage (yellow version): approximately 972 (1090, 1206, 1384, 1482, 1621, 1790, 1998, 2137, 2336)m / 1064 (1192, 1319, 1514, 1622, 1773, 1959, 2186, 2338, 2556)yds of worsted-weight yarn. Detailed yardage for all other versions is included in the pattern
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
Finished chest (fullest point circumference): 94 (102, 110, 122, 130, 138, 150, 174, 186, 210)cm / 37 (40¼, 43½, 48, 51¼, 54½, 59, 68½, 73¼, 82¾)” – to be worn with approx. 20-30cm / 8-12″ positive ease.

Lobelia // The Estonian Starflower Lace Raglan // Moel View Yarn: Welsh Mule Light + Suri Lace (long neck version), La Bien Aimée: Merino Sport + Mohair Silk (short neck version)

Yarn weight: worsted-weight
Gauge: 18 sts & 28 rows = 10cm / 4″ over stocking stitch worked in the round on 4.5mm needles after blocking
Yardage: approximately 729 (861, 937, 1031, 1127, 1223, 1342, 1497, 1589, 1750)m / 798, (942, 1025, 1128, 1233, 1338, 1468, 1638, 1739, 1914)yds of worsted-weight yarn
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
Finished chest (fullest point circumference): 93.5 (104.5, 111, 118, 131, 138, 149, 169, 178, 200)cm / 36. (41., 43., 46., 51., 54., 58., 66., 70, 78.)” – to be worn with approx. 20-30cm / 8-12″ positive ease.

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It has been a delight putting this book together, and we hope you love it as much as we do! You can pre-order Ready Set Raglan here, or view the patterns on Ravelry here. Pre-order copies will arrive from 10th December onwards, and the digital edition will be released that day, too! So, plenty of time to plan your makes, examine your stash, or make a virtual visit to your LYS!

Lots of woolly love, Pom Pom xx

With thanks to all the brilliant people who made this possible:

Pattern Photography: Shingi Rice
Photo Edits + Swatch Photography: Amy Gwatkin
Pattern Design: Lydia Gluck + Meghan Fernandes
Pattern Writing: Alice Sleight
Models: Deen Atger, Fiona Albrow, Leala-Rain Shonaiya, Lydia Samuels, Nyome Nicholas-Williams, Sophie Lau, and Tara Sarabutra.