Men’s raglan sweater Novita Nalle & Nalle Pelto
The raglan sleeve knit alternates shades of off-white and grey from Novita Nalle and Nalle Pelto yarns. The clean-cut knit is perfect for Helsinki's street scene.
Designer
Lea Petäjä
Size(s)
XS(S)M(L)XL(XXL)
Finished dimensions
body circumference 96(104)112(120)128(136) cm cm / 37¾(41)44(47¼)50½(53½) in length in the back at midpoint 66(68)70(72)74(76) cm / 26(26¾)27½(28¼)29¼(30) in inner sleeve length 50(51)52(53)53(54) cm / 19¾(20)20½(20¾)20¾(21¼) in
Yarn demand
Novita Nalle (010) Off White 100(100)100(150)150(200) g, (044) Graphite 250(250)300(300)350(350) g and Novita Nalle Pelto (882) Gravel 100(150)150(200)200(250) g
Needles and other supplies
Needles Novita 3–3½ mm (UK 9½–11 / US 2½–4) and 4 mm (UK 8 / US 6) or sizes needed to obtain gauge; for the neckline a 3–3½ mm (UK 9½–11 / US 2½–4) circular needle (40 cm / 16 in)
Finished dimensions
body circumference 96(104)112(120)128(136) cm cm / 37¾(41)44(47¼)50½(53½) in length in the back at midpoint 66(68)70(72)74(76) cm / 26(26¾)27½(28¼)29¼(30) in inner sleeve length 50(51)52(53)53(54) cm / 19¾(20)20½(20¾)20¾(21¼) in
Stitch patterns Ribbing: *k1, p1*, repeat *¬–*. On the wrong side rows, knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts. Stockinette stitch: Right side rows: knit all stitches. Wrong side rows: purl all stitches. Ribbing in the round: *k1, p1*, repeat *–*. Gauge 22 sts and 27 rows of stockinette stitch with larger needles = 10 cm / 4 in
Back
Using the smaller needles and the Graphite yarn, cast on 106(116)124(134)142(152) sts and work 6 cm of ribbing. Switch to the larger needles and work stockinette st.
When the piece measures 30(31)32(33)35(36) cm, work 2 rows with Gravel and 2 rows with Graphite. Then continue with Gravel.
When the piece measures 44(45)46(47)49(50) cm, bind off 1x4(5)6(8)10(10) sts at both ends for the armholes. On sizes S(M)L(XL)XXL begin the raglan decreases (2 sts at both ends): on a RS row, k1, sk2p (= slip 1 st knitwise, knit 2 sts together, pass the slipped st over). When 4 sts remain, k3tog, k1. Repeat the decreases at both ends 0(1)1(2)4 more time(s).
Note: After 17 cm with Gravel, work 2 rows with Off White and 2 rows with Gravel, then use Off White for the rest of the piece.
Continue the raglan decreases on all sizes (1 st at both ends): on a RS row, k1, skp (= slip 1 st knitwise, k1, pass the slipped st over). When 3 sts remain, k2tog and k1. Repeat the decreases every 2nd row 29(28)29(29)27(24) more times.
On sizes S(M)L(XL)XXL, decrease 2 sts more at both ends: on a RS row, k1, sk2p. When 4 sts remain, k3tog, k1. Repeat the decreases at both ends 0(0)1(2)4 more time(s).
After the decreases, bind off the remaining 38(40)40(42)42(42) neckline sts.
Front
Work in the same way until the armhole measures 17(18)19(20)20(21) cm. Leave the middle 22(24)24(26)26(26) sts on hold for the neckline. Work one side of the neckline at a time. On every other row, bind off 1x3 sts, 1x2 sts and 2x1 st at the neckline edge.
After the decreases, bind off the remaining 2 sts. Work the other side in the same manner.
Sleeves
Using the smaller needles and the Graphite yarn, cast on 53(55)57(57)59(59) sts and work 6 cm of ribbing. Switch to the larger needles and work stockinette st.
When the piece measures 10(10)10(10)9(9) cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases every 2,5(2,5)2(2)2(2) cm 7(5)20(16)16(11) more times and then every 2(2)1,5(1,5)1,5(1,5) cm 10(13)0(6)7(14) times = 89(93)99(103)107(111) sts.
Note: When the piece measures 36(37)38(39)39(40) cm, work 2 rows with Gravel and 2 rows with Graphite. Then continue with Gravel.
When the piece measures 50(51)52(53)53(54) cm, bind off 1x4(5)6(8)10(10) sts at both ends. Begin the raglan decreases (2 sts at both ends): on a RS row, k1, k3tog. When 4 sts remain, knit 3 sts together through the back loop and k1. Repeat the decreases at both ends 2(2)2(1)1(1) more time(s).
Note: After 17 cm with Gravel, work 2 rows with Off White and 2 rows with Gravel, then use Off White for the rest of the piece.
Continue the raglan decreases (1 st at both ends): on a RS row, k1, k2tog, and when 3 sts remain, skp (= slip 1 st knitwise, knit 1, pass the slipped st over) and k1. Repeat the decreases every 2nd row 23(24)26(29)29(29) more times.
Continue decreasing (2 sts at both ends): on a RS row, k1, k3tog. When 4 sts remain, knit 3 sts together through the back loop and k1. Repeat the decreases at both ends 2(2)2(1)1(2) more time(s).
After the decreases, bind off the remaining 9(9)9(11)11(11) sts.
Knit the other sleeve to match.
Finishing
Pin the pieces to measurements, mist on the wrong side and allow to dry.
Sew the raglan seams.
Neckline edge: Using the circular needle and Off White, pick up and knit the sts on hold as well as additional sts from the neckline for a total of 104(104)108(108)112(112) sts. Work ribbing in the round for 3 cm, then bind off in pattern.
Sew the side seams and sleeve seams.
Finished dimensions
body circumference 96(104)112(120)128(136) cm cm / 37¾(41)44(47¼)50½(53½) in length in the back at midpoint 66(68)70(72)74(76) cm / 26(26¾)27½(28¼)29¼(30) in inner sleeve length 50(51)52(53)53(54) cm / 19¾(20)20½(20¾)20¾(21¼) in
Stitch patterns Ribbing: *k1, p1*, repeat *¬–*. On the wrong side rows, knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts. Stockinette stitch: Right side rows: knit all stitches. Wrong side rows: purl all stitches. Ribbing in the round: *k1, p1*, repeat *–*. Gauge 22 sts and 27 rows of stockinette stitch with larger needles = 10 cm / 4 in
Back
Using the smaller needles and the Graphite yarn, cast on 106(116)124(134)142(152) sts and work 6 cm of ribbing. Switch to the larger needles and work stockinette st.
When the piece measures 30(31)32(33)35(36) cm, work 2 rows with Gravel and 2 rows with Graphite. Then continue with Gravel.
When the piece measures 44(45)46(47)49(50) cm, bind off 1x4(5)6(8)10(10) sts at both ends for the armholes. On sizes S(M)L(XL)XXL begin the raglan decreases (2 sts at both ends): on a RS row, k1, sk2p (= slip 1 st knitwise, knit 2 sts together, pass the slipped st over). When 4 sts remain, k3tog, k1. Repeat the decreases at both ends 0(1)1(2)4 more time(s).
Note: After 17 cm with Gravel, work 2 rows with Off White and 2 rows with Gravel, then use Off White for the rest of the piece.
Continue the raglan decreases on all sizes (1 st at both ends): on a RS row, k1, skp (= slip 1 st knitwise, k1, pass the slipped st over). When 3 sts remain, k2tog and k1. Repeat the decreases every 2nd row 29(28)29(29)27(24) more times.
On sizes S(M)L(XL)XXL, decrease 2 sts more at both ends: on a RS row, k1, sk2p. When 4 sts remain, k3tog, k1. Repeat the decreases at both ends 0(0)1(2)4 more time(s).
After the decreases, bind off the remaining 38(40)40(42)42(42) neckline sts.
Front
Work in the same way until the armhole measures 17(18)19(20)20(21) cm. Leave the middle 22(24)24(26)26(26) sts on hold for the neckline. Work one side of the neckline at a time. On every other row, bind off 1x3 sts, 1x2 sts and 2x1 st at the neckline edge.
After the decreases, bind off the remaining 2 sts. Work the other side in the same manner.
Sleeves
Using the smaller needles and the Graphite yarn, cast on 53(55)57(57)59(59) sts and work 6 cm of ribbing. Switch to the larger needles and work stockinette st.
When the piece measures 10(10)10(10)9(9) cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases every 2,5(2,5)2(2)2(2) cm 7(5)20(16)16(11) more times and then every 2(2)1,5(1,5)1,5(1,5) cm 10(13)0(6)7(14) times = 89(93)99(103)107(111) sts.
Note: When the piece measures 36(37)38(39)39(40) cm, work 2 rows with Gravel and 2 rows with Graphite. Then continue with Gravel.
When the piece measures 50(51)52(53)53(54) cm, bind off 1x4(5)6(8)10(10) sts at both ends. Begin the raglan decreases (2 sts at both ends): on a RS row, k1, k3tog. When 4 sts remain, knit 3 sts together through the back loop and k1. Repeat the decreases at both ends 2(2)2(1)1(1) more time(s).
Note: After 17 cm with Gravel, work 2 rows with Off White and 2 rows with Gravel, then use Off White for the rest of the piece.
Continue the raglan decreases (1 st at both ends): on a RS row, k1, k2tog, and when 3 sts remain, skp (= slip 1 st knitwise, knit 1, pass the slipped st over) and k1. Repeat the decreases every 2nd row 23(24)26(29)29(29) more times.
Continue decreasing (2 sts at both ends): on a RS row, k1, k3tog. When 4 sts remain, knit 3 sts together through the back loop and k1. Repeat the decreases at both ends 2(2)2(1)1(2) more time(s).
After the decreases, bind off the remaining 9(9)9(11)11(11) sts.
Knit the other sleeve to match.
Finishing
Pin the pieces to measurements, mist on the wrong side and allow to dry.
Sew the raglan seams.
Neckline edge: Using the circular needle and Off White, pick up and knit the sts on hold as well as additional sts from the neckline for a total of 104(104)108(108)112(112) sts. Work ribbing in the round for 3 cm, then bind off in pattern.
Sew the side seams and sleeve seams.
