Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Corsa Raglan Tee Knitting Pattern

Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Corsa Raglan Tee

What is Being Made

The Corsa Raglan Tee is an intermediate-level knitted sweater designed by Susan Mills, available in seven sizes ranging from XS to 2XL. This garment features a classic raglan sleeve construction with a distinctive cable panel detail at the center front and back. The finished bust measurements range from 33½ inches (85 cm) in the XS size to 54 inches (137 cm) in the 2XL size, with length measurements varying from 23¼ inches (59 cm) to 26 inches (66 cm) depending on the size selected.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs several key knitting techniques that contribute to its intermediate difficulty level. The garment is worked flat on straight needles, meaning the front and back pieces are knitted separately and later seamed together. The construction method is bottom-up, beginning with the ribbed hem at the lower edge and progressing upward toward the neckline. The most prominent technical feature is the cable work, which forms a striking 28-stitch cable panel that runs vertically down the center of both the front and back pieces. This cable panel measures approximately 5 inches (12.5 cm) in width and contains multiple cable crosses executed with a cable needle, including both forward cables (C4F) and backward cables (C4B), along with twisted stitches (T3L and T3R) that create textural interest and movement within the design.

Stitches Used

The Corsa Raglan Tee incorporates a focused selection of stitches appropriate for creating both structure and visual interest. Stockinette stitch (St st) forms the primary fabric of the garment, providing a smooth, classic knit surface that showcases the cable panel detail. The lower edge begins with ribbing, worked in a 2x4 rib pattern (knit 2, purl 4 repeat) that provides elasticity and a finished appearance to the hem. This ribbing extends 2 inches (5 cm) from the cast-on edge before transitioning to the stockinette stitch body.

The cable panel itself is a complex 28-stitch repeat that spans 16 rows. This panel combines multiple cable techniques: cable crosses where four stitches are crossed over four stitches to create the characteristic twisted rope effect, and twisted stitches (T3L and T3R notations indicate three-stitch twists to the left and right respectively) that add diagonal lines and texture. Purl stitches frame and separate these cable elements, creating definition and allowing the cables to stand out dimensionally from the stockinette background.

Materials

The Corsa Raglan Tee is designed to be knitted with Stacy Charles Fine Yarns S Line BIO MERINO, a yarn composed of 100% extrafine organic wool. The yardage requirement ranges from 9 balls for the smallest size (XS) to 13 balls for the largest size (2XL). Each ball contains 1.75 ounces (50 grams) and provides 120 yards (110 meters) of yarn, meaning total yardage requirements span from approximately 1,080 yards for the XS to 1,560 yards for the 2XL. The pattern sample shown is worked in color #867, a lavender shade.

The pattern calls for one pair of size 7 (4.5 mm) straight needles for the main body knitting, with gauge to be determined by the individual knitter. Additionally, a size 7 (4.5 mm) circular needle measuring 16 inches (40 cm) in length is required for working the collar. Essential notions include a cable needle for executing the cable crosses, stitch markers to denote pattern sections and shaping points, and a yarn needle for seaming the pieces together and weaving in ends. The recommended gauge is 19 stitches and 27 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch.