Don't Scrap That Raglan
The pattern your stash of scraps has been waiting for
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The Pattern
This super versatile, top-down sweater is specifically designed to help you put all those DK scraps to good use.
The simple yet meditative moss stitch encourages your yarn to do most of the talking, while also allowing for some mind-blowing color blocking ideas. The sweater can also be worked up in a single color, for a timeless wardrobe staple.
Consider this pattern your blank canvas and let your imagination run wild!
If using scraps, my recommendation is to make sure the different yarns have similar yardage per unit of weight. My recommendation to my testers was that the yardage difference between yarns should not exceed 20 m per 100 g. If you don’t have the yarn labels anymore, you can put the different strands side by side and see if they’re similar enough in thickness. If you’re feeling extra frisky, you can even measure the WPI of your scraps – I have a short and to-the-point tutorial for this on my Cosmopolitan Sweater blog post. This will produce a nice, even fabric for your scrappy sweater!
Check out this free PDF printable template for a DIY set of crochet hook size labels!
The Don’t Scrap That Raglan is a modified raglan, which means that the raglan lines are modified and shifted to ensure a better fit at the underarm.
The sweater is worked in turned rounds from the top down, featuring short rows to raise the back neck and make the sweater sit nicely on your back.
The body and sleeve length are easily adjustable, and the pattern provides instructions for both ribbed, and simple hem, cuffs and collar. You can mix & match a ribbed hem with a simple collar, or skip the ribbing on the hem but keep it on the cuffs if you like!
MEASUREMENTS
Bust circumference: 33.25 (37.25, 41.5, 44.75, 49.75) (53.75, 57.25, 62.25, 65.5) inches or 84 (95, 105, 114, 126) (137, 145, 158, 166) cm
The sizing for this pattern is based on the standard Craft Yarn Council (CYC) measurements.
This sweater is designed to be worn with 2 to 6 inches or 5 to 15 cm of positive ease around the bust. Measure around the fullest part of your bust and add 2 to 6 inches or 5 to 15 cm to this measurement. Choose a size that is closest to this number, depending on your desired amount of positive ease. If you’re in between sizes, size up.
DIFFICULTY
Intermediate
MATERIALS
• Yarn: 1250 (1350, 1500, 1650, 1850) (2100, 2300, 2500, 2700) yds or 1140 (1230, 1370, 1510, 1690) (1920, 2100, 2290, 2470) m of any DK weight yarn you can meet gauge with. My teal sample is shown in Katia Missouri, and my striped sample is shown in a combination of Scheepjes Catona and Schachenmayr Catania from my stash of scraps.
• Hooks: 6 mm (J) and 5 mm (H/8) hooks, or sizes needed to obtain gauge
• Notions: Tape measure, scissors, darning needle, stitch markers
DESIGNER SAMPLES
Size 3
Mostly Schachenmayr "Catania" and Scheepjes "Catona", 100% mercerized cotton
13 WPI
50 g = 125 m / 136 yds
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Yarn SUBSTITUTION Ideas
Use a plant-based fiber for a nice and light-weight sweater or tee perfect for spring! Or go for something cozier like wool to keep you toasty warm and ready for the colder season. Choosing a fiber blend with some acrylic thrown into the mix will ensure the sweater won’t get too heavy.
Looking for inspiration or yarn substitution ideas? Here’s a list of yarns my testers used and loved for their own Don’t Scrap That Raglan!
- Berroco Vintage Baby
- Berroco Vintage DK
- Cygnet DK
- Ganga Acrowools Olivia
- Gazzal Baby Cotton XL
- Hobbii Rainbow Bamboo
- Hobbii Tweed Dreams
- King Cole DK
- Knit Picks Gloss DK
- Knit Picks Provinical Tweed
- Lion Brand Coboo
- Lion Brand Truboo Sparkle
- Paintbox Simply DK
- Premier Nordica
- Stylecraft Naturals Bamboo+Cotton
- Stylecraft Special DK
- Vardhaman Cotone
- WeCrochet CotLin
- WeCrochet Kindred
- Yarn Bee High Lights
Indie dyers:
Pro tip! When gauge swatching, always crochet a swatch bigger than 10×10 cm (4×4″) — the larger the swatch, the more accurate your results! You can also get an idea of the drape your yarn will create based off of your gauge swatch.
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Tester lookbook
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