Jo Sharp Unisex Raglan Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern

Jo Sharp Unisex Raglan Sweater

What is Being Made

The Jo Sharp Unisex Raglan Sweater is a classic pullover sweater designed in unisex sizing, available in two versions to suit different style preferences. This garment features a traditional raglan sleeve construction, where the sleeves are set into the body with diagonal seams running from the underarm to the neckline. The pattern includes six size options ranging from 80 cm to 130 cm bust/chest measurements, making it suitable for a wide range of body types and ages.

Techniques Used

This sweater is constructed using a bottom-up seamed method, meaning the knitter begins at the lower edge of the garment and works upward, with individual pieces (front, back, and sleeves) created separately and then joined together using seaming techniques. The raglan shaping is achieved through strategic decreases that create the characteristic diagonal lines from the armhole to the shoulder, resulting in a comfortable, classic fit with minimal ease at the neckline.

Stitches Used

The pattern employs fundamental knitting stitches and shaping techniques including:

• Stocking stitch (St st) as the primary fabric, created by knitting right-side rows and purling wrong-side rows to produce a smooth, classic knit appearance
• Knit and purl stitches (K and P) for basic fabric construction
• Decrease stitches including K2tog (knit 2 stitches together), ssk (slip, slip, knit), and K3tog (knit 3 stitches together) to shape the raglan armholes and sleeve caps
• Increase stitches such as Kfb (knit into front and back) and M1 (make 1) for shaping where needed
• Slip stitches (sl) used in decrease sequences for refined edge finishing

Materials

This sweater is designed to be knitted using Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran yarn, an aran-weight yarn that provides excellent stitch definition and drape. The pattern specifies the use of standard knitting needles appropriate for aran-weight yarn, allowing knitters to achieve the correct gauge and fabric density. The bodice circumference ranges from 94 cm to 144 cm depending on size selection, with bodice lengths varying from 67 cm to 76 cm, and sleeve lengths (measured from seam) ranging from 46 cm to 50 cm across the six available sizes.