The Ella Sweater is a classic Raglan design. With a neat crew neck folded collar, and long ribbing at the cuffs and hem, it is an oversized staple that you’ll reach for again and agin. Ella has a dropped armhole for extra room and drape, making this classic sweater design infinitely wearable and versatile.

Knit from the top down, the collar is cast on using a Provisional Cast-on method, then folded in place. From here the sweater is knit from collar to hem, in the round. Short rows across the tops of the sleeves and the back neck shape the neckline so it fits neatly. The rate at which you increase on the raglan seams changes as you knit towards the armholes, creating a shapely fit. Once the body of the sweater is complete, the sleeves are picked up and decreases are made so that the wrists fit nicely.

Size Guide

Generously roomy, with up to 10.25 inches/ 26 cm of positive ease, this sweater is designed for an oversized fit. The pattern is available in sizes 1 - 10 with finished body/bust measurements from 38.25 - 74.25 inches /97 - 188.5 cm. To begin, measure your bust and choose the size that gives you some extra inches for a roomy fit. Alternatively, if you’d prefer a neater look, you may wish to size down.

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) [6, 7, 8, 9, 10]

Finished bust circumference

38.25 (42.25, 46.25, 50.25, 54.25) [58.25, 62.25, 66.25, 70.25, 74.25] inches

97 (107.5, 117.5, 127.5, 138) [148, 158, 168.5, 178.5, 188.5] cm

Finished length measured from back neck

23.25 (23.25, 23.25, 23.75, 23.75) [23.75, 24, 24, 24, 24.25] inches

59 (59, 59, 60.5, 60.5) [60.5, 61, 61, 61, 61.5] cm

Gauge

14 STS and 20 ROWS/RNDS in Stockinette Stitch on 7 mm needles = 4x4 inches / 10x10 cm

Suggested Needles and Notions

16 inch/40 cm 5 mm (US size 8) circular needles.

24 inch/60 cm + 5.5 mm (US size 9) circular needles.

16 inch/40 cm 7 mm circular needles.

24 inch/60 cm + 7 mm circular needles.

4-5 mm crochet hook.

Or alternative needle sizes to obtain gauge.

DPNS or Magic Loop can be used on the collar, sleeves and cuffs for this design.

You’ll also need stitch markers and a darning needle to complete this design. A row counter is an optional extra.

Yardage

Approximately 955 (997, 1084, 1184, 1247) [1312, 1421, 1440, 1520, 1627] yd/873 (912, 991, 1083, 1140) [1200, 1299, 1317, 1391, 1488] m of Worsted/Aran weight yarn and the same yardage in Lace weight yarn.

Suggested materials

One strand of Studio Donegal Irish Heather (3.5 oz/100 g = 164 yd/150 m), held together with one strand of Drops Kid Silk Mohair (1 oz/25 g = 230 yd/210 m).

Or one strand Worsted or Aran weight yarn held together with one strand of Lace weight mohair.

Buy Yarn

You can purchase Studio Donegal Irish Heather and Drops Kid Silk Mohair on the For The Knitter page.

Don’t hesitate to reach out for knitting support and happy knitting!

The size shown in the photographs is a Size 3.

This pattern is for personal and private use only. You are not permitted to copy, resell or share this pattern. You are not permitted to sell items produced from this pattern. Copyright belongs to Olann Handmade.