Get cozy with my raglan sweater knitting pattern free PDF! Find more free sweater patterns here. THIS pattern is at the bottom!
Knitting is my happy place, and nothing makes my knitting needles dance quite like a fresh sweater project. Today, I’m so excited to share the story behind my very first original sweater design—the Youth Granite Sweater! If you’re looking for a raglan sweater knitting pattern free PDF, you’re in the right spot! You’ll find THIS pattern at the bottom of the post, but be sure to check out all the other fabulous free sweater patterns right here.
Let’s dive into this cozy knitting adventure, shall we?
Starting My Raglan Sweater Knitting Pattern Free PDF Adventure
It all started on a quiet afternoon, tucked in my favorite knitting nook, surrounded by mountains of yarn. I knew I wanted my first original design to be a raglan sweater knitting pattern free PDF that fellow knitters could enjoy as much as I did creating it. Something approachable yet filled with character. Enter the Youth Granite Sweater!
Choosing yarn is always my favorite part, and for this sweater, I decided on Berroco Ultra Alpaca (affiliate link). This yarn (affiliate link) was perfect—it’s soft, warm, and available in colors so beautiful they practically begged to become sweaters. Selecting shades for the Youth Granite Sweater felt like painting with yarn, creating a cozy masterpiece stitch by stitch.
Why a Raglan Sweater Knitting Pattern Free PDF?
Raglan sweaters are timeless classics, and I knew my first sweater design had to embrace this iconic style. A raglan sweater means you can seamlessly knit from the top down, making adjustments super easy—perfect if you’re new to sweater knitting or love customizing your fit.
Once I cast on, I quickly found my rhythm. The gentle clicking of my needles against the Berroco Ultra Alpaca (affiliate link) yarn became a soothing soundtrack to my days. Each stitch felt like a little victory, a personal high-five from my knitting needles to me.
Discovering New Stitches Along the Way
What’s knitting without a little surprise, right? Throughout my raglan sweater knitting pattern free PDF journey, I encountered new stitch patterns and clever little design features. Each new stitch was like unwrapping a tiny gift—exciting, unexpected, and full of possibilities.
I fell in love with how the raglan shaping elegantly hugged the shoulders, providing both style and comfort. Plus, knitting top-down meant no complicated seaming—yay!
Knitting, Sharing, and Connecting
Knitting might seem like a solitary hobby, but it’s surprisingly social. As I worked through my Youth Granite Sweater, I couldn’t resist sharing my progress with friends, family, and of course, my knitting community on social media. Every time I posted an update, someone would cheer me on, ask questions, or share their own knitting stories. It transformed my raglan sweater knitting pattern free PDF project into something much bigger than yarn and needles—it became a community experience filled with laughter, encouragement, and genuine joy.
The Final Stretch of My Raglan Sweater Knitting Pattern Free PDF
When the final stitch was cast off, I paused and took a moment to soak it all in. There it was—my first original sweater design, the Youth Granite Sweater, complete and ready to wear! Made with Berroco Ultra Alpaca (affiliate link), this cozy raglan sweater knitting pattern free PDF wasn’t just a garment; it was a wearable memory, woven with love, creativity, and countless joyful moments.
Putting it on for the first time felt incredible. Warm, stylish, and oh-so-comfortable, this sweater instantly became a treasured piece in my wardrobe. Better yet, I knew I’d created something special to share with all of you.
Sharing My First Original Raglan Sweater Knitting Pattern Free PDF
I love offering patterns that inspire and delight fellow knitters. Providing a raglan sweater knitting pattern free PDF is my way of saying thank you to this amazing community. This pattern is beginner-friendly but engaging enough to keep experienced knitters intrigued, too.
While the original sample of my Youth Granite Sweater used Cascade 220 Superwash (affiliate link), I recently remade it in the dreamy Berroco Ultra Alpaca (affiliate link) (pictured) and I’m convinced it elevated the sweater to new cozy heights. You can grab this yarn (affiliate link) easily online—and yes, purchases made through my links do support this blog. That support allows me to keep bringing you beautiful raglan sweater knitting pattern free PDFs, completely free!
Why You’ll Love this Raglan Sweater Knitting Pattern Free PDF
- Easy-to-follow instructions perfect for beginners or seasoned knitters.
- A comfortable, flattering raglan design that’s wearable every day.
- Versatile styling—dress it up or keep it casual.
- Great gift knitting potential—who wouldn’t love receiving a handmade sweater?
This sweater represents everything I adore about knitting: creativity, community, and cozy comfort. I genuinely hope you find as much joy knitting this pattern as I did creating it.
Grab Your Raglan Sweater Knitting Pattern Free PDF Below!
As promised, the Youth Granite Sweater pattern is waiting for you right here at the bottom of the post. But don’t forget to explore my other fantastic free sweater patterns here—there’s plenty more knitting inspiration to discover.
Thanks for joining me on my knitting journey! I can’t wait to see your version of this raglan sweater knitting pattern free PDF—tag me on social media so we can celebrate your knitting success together!
Happy knitting, friends—may your needles weave endless coziness!
Materials and Info
MATERIALS AND INFO
Size: 3, 4 (5, 6) 7, 8 (9, 10) 11, 12 (13, 14)yrs
Materials: Approximately 3, 3 (3, 3) 4, 4 (4, 4) 4, 4, (5, 5) balls of Berroco Ultra Alpaca (affiliate link), needle, stitch markers
Needle Size: 7(US) 4.5mm circular needles and dpn, 6(US) 4mm circular and dpn
Gauge (tension): 20sts & 28 rows to make 10cm square, using size 7(US) 4.5mm needles working in stockinette stitch
Chest Measurement: 55, 57 (59, 61) 64, 67 (70, 73) 76, 79 (82, 90) cm
METHOD
Granite Sweater is top down seamless raglan in an easy care yarn with a simple texture. Created for our 2nd child, I wanted a quick knit with a touch of texture to layer easily for him. Granite was my very first sweater design. This newer version is updated for my 5th child. The updated version has better fit on the neck and raglan increases based on what I have learned over the last few years. The new version has the same great aesthetic of the original but with an awesome fit.
Abbreviations can be found on the last page.
Note: choose size based on bust measurement for best fit
GRANITE STITCH PATTERN:
Rounds 1-3 – knit around
Round 4 – (K1, k1b) repeat around
1X1 RIB PATTERN
Row 1 (right side row) – (k1, p1) across Row 2 – knit all the knit stitches, purl all the purl stitches.
RAGLAN INCREASES
Inc row – [k1, m1l, knit to 1 st before next marker, m1r, k1, sm] repeat [to] 3 more times, then continue to end of row/round. 8 sts increased
Youth Granite Sweater Pattern
NECK
Provisional cast on using smaller circular needle: 72, 72 (76, 76) 80, 80 (84, 88) 88, 92 (92, 100) sts. Join in the round.
Work in 1×1 ribbing for 6cms.
Switch to larger needles.
Join hem of collar by knitting the active stitches together with the provisional cast on stitches LOOSELY.
YOKE
Set up row (wrong side) –k30, 30 (32, 32) 34, 34 (36, 38) 38, 40 (40, 44) pm, k6, pm, k30, 30 (32, 32) 34, 34 (36, 38) 38, 40 (40, 44), pm, k6
Begin Granite Stitch Pattern
RAGLAN SHAPING ROWS/ROUNDS
Work raglan increases as described above every other round 13, 14 (13, 14) 13, 16 (15, 16) 16, 15 (18, 17) times, then every 4th round 2, 2 (3, 3) 4, 3 (4, 4) 5, 6 (5, 7) times
Then work 3 rounds without increases
STITCH COUNT CHECK
Once all the raglan and neck increases have been completed you will have 192, 200 (204, 212) 216, 232 (236, 248) 256, 260 (276, 292) sts on your needles divided as follows:
60, 62 (64, 66) 68, 72 (74, 78) 80, 82 (86, 92) sts (front),
36, 38 (38, 40) 40, 44 (44, 46) 48, 48 (52, 54) sts (sleeve),
60, 62 (64, 66) 68, 72 (74, 78) 80, 82 (86, 92) sts (back),
36, 38 (38, 40) 40, 44 (44, 46) 48, 48 (52, 54) sts (sleeve)
DIVIDE FOR SLEEVES
Remove markers as you get to them.
Work across the front sts, place the next 36, 38 (38, 40) 40, 44 (44, 46) 48, 48 (52, 54) sts on a holder or waste yarn (left sleeve), cast on using the backwards loop method 4, 4 (4, 4) 4, 4 (4, 4) 4, 6 (4, 6) sts (left underarm), knit 60, 62 (64, 66) 68, 72 (74, 78) 80, 82 (86, 92) sts (back), place the next 36, 38 (38, 40) 40, 44 (44, 46) 48, 48 (52, 54) sts on a holder or waste yarn (right sleeve), cast on using the backwards loop method 4, 4 (4, 4) 4, 4 (4, 4) 4, 6 (4, 6) sts (right underarm), knit to beginning of round marker. 128, 132 (136, 140) 144, 152 (156, 164) 168, 176 (180, 196) sts
SWEATER BODY
Work in granite stitch pattern until piece measures 19, 20 (21.5, 23) 24, 25.5 (26.5, 28) 29, 30 (31.5, 34.5) cm measuring from underarm.
Switch to smaller circular needle.
Using work in 1×1 rib for 4 cm. Bind off all sts in pattern.
SLEEVES
Keeping in granite stitch pattern as already established, work each sleeve one at a time as follows: Pick up 3, 3 (3, 3) 3, 3 (3, 3) 3, 4 (3, 4) sts from underarm, work 36, 38 (38, 40) 40, 44 (44, 46) 48, 48 (52, 54) sts of the sleeve on the holder, pick up 3, 3 (3, 3) 3, 3 (3, 3) 3, 4 (3, 4) sts from underarm on to U.S. 8 double pointed needles, place marker at center underarm to keep track of the beginning of round. 42, 44 (44, 46) 46, 50 (50, 52) 54, 56 (58, 62) sts
Work 7, 9 (9, 11) 11, 11 (11, 13) 13, 15 (15, 15) rounds.
DECREASES
Decrease 1 st at each side of marker every 12th round 0, 0 (5, 2) 4, 5 (5, 6) 6, 7 (7, 6) times then, 10th round 5, 3 (0, 4) 0, 0 (0, 0) 0, 0 (0, 2) times, then every 8th round 0, 3, (0, 0) 0, 0 (0, 0) 0, 0 (0, 0) [32, 36 (36, 36) 38, 40 (40, 40) 42 , 42 (44, 46) sts].
Continue in granite stitch pattern until sleeve measures 18, 20 (21.5, 23.5) 24.5, 25.5 (27, 29) 30.5, 32 (32.5, 35) (or desired length) measuring from underarm.
CUFF
Switch to smaller dpn needles
Work in 1×1 rib for 4 cm.
Bind off in pattern.
FINISHING
Weave in all ends and block as desired.
Abbreviations
K – knit
P – purl
PM – place marker
SM – slip marker
K2tog -knit 2 stitches together
SSK – slip, slip, knit the slipped sts together
M1L – With left needle pick up strand between 2 stitches front to back. Knit through back loop
M1R – With left needle pick up strand between 2 stitches back to front. Knit through front loop
K1B- Knit in row below, inserting right needle into the st in the row below the next st. Knit this st as well as the stitch above it on left needle.
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