The basicstripesweater is a classic raglan sweater. It is knitted seamlessly top down and worn oversized. Its shape is very simple with straight body and sleeves, but the narrow contrasting stripes make it a special yet uncomplicated closet piece that can be combined in a variety of ways.
 
Sizes/Measurements
 
2XS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL
bust: 95 (105) 115 (125) 135 (145) 155 (165) 175 cm
length: 56 (56) 56 (60) 60 (60) 65 (65) 65 cm
 
Size guide
 
The sweater should be knitted with a positive ease of about 10 – 20 cm to achieve the desired look. The size is determined by the bust circumference, which is approximately 75 – 85 (85 – 95) 95 – 105 (105 – 115) 115 – 125 (125 – 13) 135 – 145 (145 – 155) 155 – 165 cm.
 
Yarn
 
Main color:
200 (200) 250 (250) 300 (300) 350 (350) 400 g Bouclé by Isager, 50g/175m
 
Stripe color:
50 (50) 50 (50) 50 (100) 100 (100) 100 g Bouclé by Isager, 50g/175m
 
Suggested Needles 
 
Circular needle 5 mm (100cm)
Circular needle 5 mm (40cm) 
Circular needle 4 mm (100cm)
Circular needle 4 mm (40cm)
 
Note: I’m knitting very tight, maybe you’ll need a smaller needle size. Please knit a swatch to check gauge.
 
Gauge
 
Stockinette stitch on 5 mm needle
16 sts x 25 rows = 10 x 10 cm
(washed & blocked)