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Raglan with a Twist – Free Pattern

November 13, 2020 By Destiny 1 Comment

Happy Friday, friends! Well she’s been a long time in the making, but I’m so happy to share that my newest pattern in collaboration with Lion Brand Yarn – Raglan with a Twist – is finally here!

I feel like I say this with every pattern release, but this is my most favorite design to date, and the one that I’ve worked the hardest on.

The Raglan with a Twist combines a classic raglan shape with a unique applied hem and subtle slipped stitch raglan increases. It is worked top down, featuring a cropped length intended to be worn with 2-4 inches of positive ease for a flattering fit. Simply measure your bust, add your desired amount of ease, and choose the size with the closest measurement.

It is written in 17 sizes from a 34 in to a 72 in finished bust, so everyone can knit their perfect size! Sweater shown is size 4 with 2 inches of positive ease. *Please note – size numbers (i.e. 1, 2, 3, 4…) do not correspond with standard US sizes. Measure your bust to find your appropriate size.

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This pattern includes a full step-by-step video tutorial, which can be accessed below or on YouTube.

Intro 0:00:00
Casting on 0:00:14
Raglan increases 0:01:55
Cable cast on 0:04:05
Joining in the round 0:06:32
Divide for sleeves 0:07:42
Hem 0:10:50
Hem twist 0:17:30
Sleeves 0:19:46
Tubular bind off 0:22:05
Neckline 0:25:31

Let’s get started!

Yarn
4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 5) (6, 6, 6, 6, 6) (6, 7, 7, 7, 8) 8 skeins Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca (207 yds/190 m per 100 g), or similar worsted weight yarn

786 (820, 870, 894, 936, 970) (1050, 1065, 1082, 1124, 1156) (1220, 1252, 1285, 1381, 1472) 1558 yds/718 (750, 795, 817, 856, 887) (960, 974, 989, 1027, 1057) (1115, 1144, 1175, 1262, 1346) 1424 m

Needles
US 5/3.75 mm 32 in circular needle
US 6/4 mm in preferred needles for small circumference knitting (DPNs or magic loop method)
US 7/4.50 mm 24-32 in circular needle and preferred needles for small circumference knitting
*or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions
Stitch markers
Waste yarn
Yarn needle for weaving in ends and seaming

Gauge
18 sts and 24 rows = 4 in/10 cm in Stockinette stitch in the round with US 7/4.50 mm needles (blocked)
*Take time to check gauge to ensure an accurate fit

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) (12, 13, 14, 15, 16) 17
Finished bust circumference:
34 (36, 38, 40, 42, 44) (46, 48, 50, 52, 54) (56, 58, 60, 64, 68) 72 in/86.5 (91.5, 96.5, 101.5, 107, 112) (117, 122, 127, 132, 137) (142, 147.5, 152.5, 162.5, 173) 183 cm

Abbreviations

BOR – beginning of round
CO – cast on
k – knit
k1b – knit one below
M1L – make one left
M1R – make one right
p – purl
pm – place marker
RS – right side of work
sl – slip
sl1k – sl 1 st knitwise
sl1p – sl 1 st purlwise

sm – slip marker
ssk – hem: sl 1 st purlwise, sl 1 st knitwise, knit these 2 sts together through back loops. Sleeves: sl 1 st knitwise, sl 1 st knitwise, knit these 2 sts together through back loops.
st(s) – stitch(es)
St st – stockinette stitch
ttbl – through the back loop
WS – wrong side of work
wyib – with yarn in back
wyif – with yarn in front

Pattern

Neck (working flat)

With US size 7/4.5mm (24 in/60 cm) circular needles, CO 44 (46, 50, 50, 52, 50) (52, 54, 64, 60, 62) (74, 74, 70, 74, 74) 80 sts using the long tail method.

Row 1 (RS): k2, pm, k6 (6, 6, 6, 6, 6) (6, 8, 12, 10, 10) (16, 16, 14, 16, 16) 18, pm, k28 (30, 34, 34, 36, 34) (36, 34, 36, 36, 38) (38, 38, 38, 38, 38) 40, pm, k6 (6, 6, 6, 6, 6) (6, 8, 12, 10, 10) (16, 16, 14, 16, 16) 18, place a unique BOR marker, k2. Do not join.

Row 2 (WS): Purl to end of row, slipping markers as you come to them.

Row 3: k1, M1R, sl 1, sm, M1L, k to marker, M1R, sm, sl 1, M1L, k to 1 st before marker, M1R, sl 1, sm, M1L, k to marker, M1R, sm, sl 1, M1L, k1. [8 sts increased]

Row 4: Purl to end of row, slipping markers as you come to them.

Row 5: CO 0 (0, 0, 0, 0, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) 2 sts using the cable cast on method, k to 1 st before marker, M1R, sl 1, sm, M1L, k to marker, M1R, sm, sl 1, M1L, k to 1 st before marker, M1R, sl 1, sm, M1L, k to marker, M1R, sm, sl 1, M1L, k to end. [8 (8, 8, 8, 8, 10) (10, 10, 10, 10, 10) (10, 10, 10, 10, 10) 10 sts increased]

Row 6: CO 0 (0, 0, 0, 0, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) 2 sts using the cable cast on method, purl to end of row, slipping markers as you come to them. [0 (0, 0, 0, 0, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) 2 sts increased]

Row 7: CO 2 sts using the cable cast on method, k to 1 st before marker, M1R, sl 1, sm, M1L, k to marker, M1R, sm, sl 1, M1L, k to 1 st before marker, M1R, sl 1, sm, M1L, k to marker, M1R, sm, sl 1, M1L, k to end. [10 sts increased]

Row 8: CO 2 sts using the cable cast on method, purl to end of row, slipping markers as you come to them. [2 sts increased]

Row 9: CO 2 (2, 4, 4, 4, 4) (4, 4, 4, 4, 4) (4, 4, 4, 4, 4) 4 sts using the cable cast on method, k to 1 st before marker, M1R, sl 1, sm, M1L, k to marker, M1R, sm, sl 1, M1L, k to 1 st before marker, M1R, sl 1, sm, M1L, k to marker, M1R, sm, sl 1, M1L, k to end. [10 (10, 12, 12, 12, 12) (12, 12, 12, 12, 12) (12, 12, 12, 12, 12) 12 sts increased]

Row 10: CO 2 (2, 4, 4, 4, 4) (4, 4, 4, 4, 4) (4, 4, 4, 4, 4) 4

sts using the cable cast on method, purl to end of row, slipping markers as you come to them. [2 (2, 4, 4, 4, 4) (4, 4, 4, 4, 4) (4, 4, 4 , 4, 4) 4 sts increased]

Row 11: CO 4 (4, 4, 4, 4, 4) (4, 4, 4, 4, 4) (4, 5, 4, 5, 5) 6 sts using the cable cast on method, k to 1 st before marker, M1R, sl 1, sm, M1L, k to marker, M1R, sm, sl 1, M1L, k to 1 st before marker, M1R, sl 1, sm, M1L, k to marker, M1R, sm, sl 1, M1L, k to end. [12 (12, 12, 12, 12, 12) (12, 12, 12, 12, 12) (12, 13, 12, 13, 13) 14 sts increased]

Row 12: CO 4 (4, 4, 4, 4, 4) (4, 4, 4, 4, 4) (4, 5, 4, 5, 5) 6 sts using the cable cast on method, purl to end of row, slipping markers as you come to them. [4 (4, 4, 4, 4, 4) (4, 4, 4, 4, 4) (4, 5, 4, 5, 5) 6 sts increased]

Row 13: CO 8 (10, 10, 10, 12, 6) (8, 6, 8, 8 , 10) (10, 8, 10, 8, 8) 8 sts using the cable cast on method, k to 1 st before marker, M1R, sl 1, sm, M1L, k to marker, M1R, sm, sl 1, M1L, k to 1 st before marker, M1R, sl 1, sm, M1L, k to marker, M1R, sm, sl 1, M1L, k to end. [16 (18, 18, 18, 20, 14) (16, 14, 16, 16, 18) (18, 16, 18, 16, 16) 16 sts increased]

Join in the round

Knit around to BOR marker, slipping markers as you come to them. The BOR marker is now the start of the round.

Round 14 (RS): Sl 1, M1L, k to 1 st before marker, M1R, sl 1, sm, M1L, k to next marker, M1R, sm, sl 1, M1L, k to 1 st before marker, M1R, sl 1, sm, M1L, k to marker, M1R. [8 sts increased]

Round 15: Knit around, slipping markers as you come to them.

Repeat rounds 14 and 15 until the st count is as follows:

Sizes 1-3: Continue to divide for sleeves.

Sizes 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) (10, 11, 12, 13, 14) (15, 16, 17):

Next round: Sl 1, M1L, k2, M1R, k to 3 sts before m, M1L, k2, M1R, sl 1, sm, M1L, k to m, M1R, sm, sl 1, M1L, k2, M1R, k to 3 sts before m, M1L, k2, M1R, sl 1, sm, M1L, k to marker, M1R. [12 sts increased]

Next round: Knit around, slipping markers as you come to them.

Repeat previous two rounds 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 3) (3, 3, 3, 3, 3) (4, 5, 5) times more.

Sizes 4-5: Continue to divide for sleeves.

Sizes 6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) (12, 13, 14, 15, 16) 17:

Next round: Sl 1, M1L, k2, M1R, k2, M1R, k to 5 sts before m, M1L, k2, M1L, k2, M1R, sl 1, sm, M1L, k to m, M1R, sm, sl 1, M1L, k2, M1R, k2, M1R, k to 5 sts before m, M1L, k2, M1L, k2, M1R, sl 1, sm, M1L, k to marker, M1R. [16 sts increased]

Sizes 6-7: Continue to divide for sleeves.

Sizes 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13) (14, 15, 16, 17):

Next round: Knit around, slipping markers as you come to them.

Rep previous 2 rounds 0 (0, 1, 1, 1, 2) (3, 3, 3, 4) times more.

Divide for sleeves (all sizes)

Knit across front section to 1st marker, remove marker and place 56 (56, 56, 58, 58, 60) (60, 64, 68, 68, 68) (76, 76, 76, 84, 90) 96 sleeve sts onto waste yarn, remove next marker, CO 0 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) (4, 4, 4, 6, 6) (6, 6, 6, 8, 8) 8 sts using the backwards loop cast on, continue knitting across the back section to next marker. Remove marker and place 56 (56, 56, 58, 58, 60) (60, 64, 68, 68, 68) (76, 76, 76, 84, 90) 96 sleeve sts onto waste yarn. Remove next marker, CO 0 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) (4, 4, 4, 6, 6) (6, 6, 6, 8, 8) 8 sts using the backwards loop cast on.

Body

Continue knitting the body in St st until the body measures 9 (9, 9, 9.5, 10, 10) (10, 10, 10, 11, 11) (11, 11, 11, 11.5, 12) 12 in/23 (23, 23, 24, 25.5 25.5) (25.5, 25.5, 25.5, 28, 28) (28, 28, 28, 29, 30.5) 30.5 cm from the underarm, or until 4 inches less than desired length.

Applied hem

Next round: k52 (55, 57, 61, 63, 67) (69, 72, 75, 80, 81) (83, 85, 89, 96, 101) 108 sts. Change to US 5/3.75 mm needles. Cast on 18 sts onto left needle using the cable cast on method. You will now be working the hem flat at a 90 degree angle to the body, binding off one live sweater stitch every right side row.

Setup row (RS): Sl1p wyib, (p1, k1) x 8, p1, ssk. Turn work. [19 sts on needle]

Row 1 (WS) – begin working in fisherman’s rib: Sl1p ttbl wyif, (k1b, p1) x 9.

Row 2 (RS): Sl1p wyib, (p1, k1b) x 8, p1, ssk.

Repeat rows 1-2 until all live sweater stitches are bound off. Bind off hem stitches in rib.

Hem twist (see video)

With wrong side facing, fold hem in half. Sandwich hem ends together, and seam through all four layers.

Sleeves

Place 56 (56, 56, 58, 58, 60) (60, 64, 68, 68, 68) (76, 76, 76, 84, 90) 96 sleeve sts from waste yarn onto US 7/4.50 mm needles (double-pointed or magic loop may be used).

Pick up and knit 0 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) (4, 4, 4, 6, 6) (6, 6, 6, 8, 8) 8 sts from the underarm edge, placing a stitch marker in the center of the underarm sts. [56 (58, 58, 60, 60, 62) (64, 68, 72, 74, 74) (82, 82, 82, 92, 98) 104 sts]

Work in St st, knitting every round, for 2.25 (2, 2, 1.75, 2.25, 2) (1.75, 1.75, 1.75, 1.5, 1.5) (1.5, 1.5, 1.5, 1.25, 1) 1 in/5.5 (5, 5, 4.5, 5.5, 5) (4.5, 4.5, 4.5, 4, 4) (4, 4, 4, 3, 2.5) 2.5 cm.

Next round (decrease round): K2, k2tog, k to 4 sts before m, ssk, k2. [2 sts decreased]

Continue working in St st, working a decrease round as established every 2.25 (2, 2, 1.75, 2.25, 2) (1.75, 1.75, 1.75, 1.5, 1.5) (1.5, 1.5, 1.5, 1.25, 1) 1 in/5.5 (5, 5, 4.5, 5.5, 5) (4.5, 4.5, 4.5, 4, 4) (4, 4, 4, 3, 2.5) 2.5 cm until sleeve measures 18 in/45.5 cm (or until 2 in/5 cm less than desired length) and there are 40 (40, 40, 40, 44, 44) (44, 48, 52, 52, 52) (60, 60, 60, 64, 64) 66 sts remaining.

Change to US 6/4 mm needles. Work in k1, p1 rib until cuff measures 2 in/5 cm. Bind off all sts using a tubular bind off (see video).

Neckline

With US 6/4 mm needles, pick up and knit sts around the neckline. Pick up one st for every cast on edge st, and 3 sts for every 4 vertical rows, ending with a multiple of two (see video).

Place a marker, and work in k1, p1 rib for 1 in/2.5 cm. Bind off all sts using a tubular bind off.

Weave in all ends and block.

I hope you enjoy this pattern! Feel free to share with your friends by pinning the image below, and be sure to tag me and #raglanwithatwist on Instagram!

Seed Stitch Mittens – Free Pattern

September 23, 2020 By Destiny Leave a Comment

Happy #wipwednesday, friends! I’m so excited to share a new pattern and tutorial with you today, in collaboration with my friends at Michaels! Meet the Seed Stitch Mittens!

These mittens are so quick and easy to make! They’re the perfect complement to the seed stitch hat and cowl patterns I published a few years ago, which you can find here.

You’ll just need:

1 x skein Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick
1 x pair of US 11/8 mm Clover bamboo 32″ circular needles
1 x set of Jumbo Locking Stitch Markers
1 x Clover Jumbo Tapestry Needle Set

You can find the full free tutorial right on Michaels Youtube channel here!

Click here for the $3 ad-free PDF

These mittens are knit in the round using the magic loop method. Increases are made for the thumb gusset, then the thumb stitches are set aside while the hand of the mitten is knitted. Later, the thumb stitches are placed back on the needles and worked in the round. You are welcome to use double pointed needles if you prefer, just remember to evenly divide the stitches over four needles.

Gauge

8.5 sts and 18 rounds = 4 in/10 cm in seed stitch

Sizes

One – Women’s medium:
8.5 in/22 cm finished circumference, unstretched

Abbreviations

CO – cast on
K – knit
K2tog – knit 2 together
M1L – make 1 left leaning increase
M1R – make 1 right leaning increase
P – purl
PM – place marker
rnd – round
SM – slip marker
Ssk – slip, slip, knit slipped sts together
st(s) – stitch(es)

Pattern

Cuff:

Please note: Double pointed needles may also be used by dividing stitches evenly over 4 needles.

Using the magic loop method, CO 18 sts with the long tail method and join in the round, being careful not to twist sts. Place a locking stitch marker to mark the beginning of the round.

Work in k1, p1 rib for 6 rounds.

Begin working in seed st (the next 2 rounds establish seed st pattern):

1^st rnd: *P1, K1. Repeat from * around.

2^nd rnd: *K1, P1. Repeat from * around.

Repeat rnds 1-2 once more.

Thumb Gusset:

1^st rnd: [P1, K1] 4 times, PM, M1R, P1, M1L, PM, [K1, P1] 4 times, K1. (2 sts increased)

2^nd rnd: [K1, P1] 4 times, SM, P1, K1, P1, SM, [P1, K1] 4 times, P1.

3^rd rnd: [P1, K1] 4 times, SM, M1R, K1, P1, K1, M1L, SM, [K1, P1] 4 times, K1. (2 sts increased)

4^th rnd: *K1, P1. Repeat from * around.

5^th rnd: [P1, K1] 4 times, SM, M1R, [P1, K1] 2 times, P1, M1L, SM, [K1, P1] 4 times, K1. (2 sts increased)

6^th rnd: [K1, P1] 4 times, SM, [P1, K1] 3 times, P1, SM, [P1, K1] 4 times, P1.

Separate thumb sts:

Next rnd: [P1, K1] 4 times, remove marker, place 7 gusset sts onto scrap yarn. Remove next marker. Cast on 1 st using the backwards loop cast on (9 sts should be on each needle). Place a locking st marker in the CO st. [K1, P1] 4 times, K1. (18 sts)

Continue working in established seed st pattern, beginning with a rnd 2 repeat, until mitten measures 8.5 in/22 cm from CO edge, ending after a rnd 1 repeat.

Decreases:

1^st rnd: Ssk, [K1, P1] 2 times, K1, K2tog, Ssk, [P1, K1] 2 times, P1, K2tog. (4 sts decreased)

2^nd rnd: Ssk, K1, P1, K1, K2tog, Ssk, P1, K1, P1, K2tog. (4 sts decreased)

3^rd rnd: Ssk, K1, K2tog, Ssk, P1, K2tog. (4 sts decreased)

Cut yarn, leaving an 8 in tail. Weave tail through remaining 6 sts and draw to close top of mitten.

Thumb:

Place 7 sts from scrap yarn onto needles. Pick up and knit 1 st from the cast on st with the locking st marker. Rnd 1 begins after the picked up st.

1^st rnd: *K1, P1. Repeat from * around.

2^nd rnd: *P1, K1. Repeat from * around.

Repeat rnds 1-2 three times more.

Next rnd: *Ssk, K2tog. Repeat from * once more. (4 sts decreased)

Cut yarn, weave tail through remaining 4 sts and draw to close top of thumb.

Turn mitten inside out, weave in all ends, and use the end from the picked up st to close the gap near the base of the thumb.

Repeat all steps for the second mitten.

I hope you love your new mittens! Feel free to share this pattern by pinning the image below!

Chunky Throw Pillow Set – Free Pattern

April 12, 2018 By Destiny 2 Comments

Chunky Throw Pillow Set

Hey knitters! I’m excited to share my new chunky throw pillow set with you! These were inspired by those super cute, super chunky knit pillows from Target – you know, the ones we see and think to ourselves “I could totally knit that”. Well, now you can!

I wanted some throw pillows that had several different textures for the daybed in my office, so I came up with 3 simple designs – each varying in difficulty level.

Not into purling? The Stockinette pillow would be perfect for you! Want a little more texture or a new challenge? Try the Garter or Herringbone pillows!

These pillows knit up in almost no time at all. They are knit in the round, with two strands of yarn held together as one, then the open edges are seamed together.

I’ve included two video tutorials – one to walk you through how to knit Herringbone stitch in the round, and one that demonstrates how to seam the pillows.

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Add it to your Ravelry queue for later here!

Here’s what you’ll need..

Yarn

Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick
Stockinette pillow: 216 yds/198 m
Garter pillow: 300 yds/275 m
Herringbone pillow: 370 yds/339 m

Needles

US 50/25.0 mm 32 in circular needles

Notions

Large eye yarn needle for seaming and weaving in ends
18 in pillow forms

Gauge

Stockinette: 4 ½ sts and 5 rows = 4 in/10 cm
Garter: 4 sts and 5 rows = 4 in/10 cm
Herringbone: 7 sts and 5 ½ rows = 4 in/10 cm

Size

18 in x 18 in square – 36 in circumference

Abbreviations

CO – cast on
k – knit
k2tog – knit 2 stitches together
p – purl
pm – place marker

sl1p – slip 1 purlwise
st(s) – stitch(es)
ttbl – through the back loop

Pattern

Stockinette pillow:

Using 2 strands of yarn held double and a tail approximately 7 ft long, loosely CO 40 sts using the long tail method. Pm and join in the round, taking care not to twist sts.

Pro tip: If you double the length of your tail (make it 14 ft long), you’ll have enough for the cast on AND to seam it closed at the end. Less ends to weave in! You can tie the extra length into a small bow to keep it out of your way until you need it.

Round 1: Knit around

Repeat round 1 until pillow measures 18 in from the cast on edge.

Bind off all stitches. Cut yarn, leaving a tail approximately 7 ft long. Continue to seaming instructions.

Garter stitch pillow:

Using 2 strands of yarn held double and a tail approximately 7 ft long, loosely CO 40 sts using the long tail method. Pm and join in the round, taking care not to twist sts.

Round 1: Purl around

Round 2: Knit around

Repeat rounds 1 and 2 until pillow measures 18 in from the cast on edge, ending after a purl round.

Bind off all stitches. Cut yarn, leaving a tail approximately 7 ft long. Continue to seaming instructions.

Herringbone pillow (see video):

Using 2 strands of yarn held double and a tail approximately 10 ft long, loosely CO 66 sts using the long tail method.

To join in the round, transfer the last CO st from the right needle to the left needle (purlwise), and pm.

Round 1: *k2tog, leaving the second st on the left needle (see video). Repeat from * until 1 st remains.

Setup for next round: Sl last st from round 1 purlwise from left needle to right needle, remove marker, sl last st on right needle back to left needle, pm. K2tog, leaving second st on left needle. Twist the next st, and begin round 2.

Round 2: *k2tog ttbl, leaving the second st on the left needle. Repeat from * until 1 st remains.

Setup for next round: Sl last st from round 2 purlwise from left needle to right needle, remove marker, sl last st on right needle back to left needle, pm. K2tog ttbl, leaving second st on left needle. Twist the next st, and begin repeat of round 1.

Repeat rounds 1 and 2 until pillow measures 18 in from the cast on edge, ending after a round 2 repeat.

Bind off: k2tog ttbl, leaving the second st on the left needle. *k2tog ttbl once more, leaving the second st on the left needle. Pass the 1^st st on the right needle over the 2^nd to bind off.

Repeat from * until last st. k1, and pass the 1^st st over the 2^nd. Cut yarn, leaving a 10 ft tail for seaming, and draw tail through remaining st. Continue to seaming instructions

Seaming (see video):

Thread a large eye yarn needle with two strands of yarn. Fold the bound off edge in half. Starting at the back edge, insert the needle under both strands of a knit V stitch next to the bound off edge.

Next, insert the needle under both strands of the corresponding st from the front edge (the upside-down V).

Continue seaming until all edge sts are seamed. Weave yarn tail around several sts, trim and tuck inside the pillow.

Insert pillow form, and seam the cast on edge sts in the same manner.

And that’s all there is to it! Which pillow style will you be casting on? Feel free to share this with your friends – pin the image below!

lion brand

Keep scrolling for the free pattern, or purchase the ad-free PDF through the link below.

You can find the full free tutorial right on Michaels Youtube channel here!

Chunky Throw Pillow Set

Add it to your Ravelry queue for later here!

Here’s what you’ll need..

Yarn

Needles

Notions

Gauge

Size

Abbreviations

Pattern

Stockinette pillow:

Garter stitch pillow:

Herringbone pillow (see video):

Seaming (see video):

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