Ribbed Raglan Sweater Knitting Pattern with Turtleneck — this seamless, size-inclusive design features a high twisted rib turtleneck, elegant raglan increase rounds, and beautifully shaped puff sleeves created through a decorative decrease section. Worked in Kidsilk Lace held triple, the sweater offers a soft halo and lightweight warmth with approximately 5–7 cm of positive ease for a relaxed, modern fit. The pattern includes nine sizes, detailed gauge instructions, and a full schematic of raglan and sleeve shaping. Whether you are looking for a cozy winter layering piece or a refined hand-knit garment, this ribbed raglan sweater knitting pattern delivers both comfort and elegance. The twisted rib texture runs through the collar, cuffs, and hem for a cohesive, polished look. With clear round-by-round instructions and a tubular bind-off option, knitters of intermediate level can achieve a professional finish.
Materials and Gauge
Yarn: 2255, 2405, 2725 (2850, 3225, 3555) [3995, 4565, 4880] meters / 2060, 2195, 2490 (2605, 2945, 3250) [3650, 4175, 4455] yards of Kidsilk Lace Gregoria Fibers (25 g = 230 yards / 210 m) (73% super kid mohair, 27% silk). The sweater is worked with the yarn held triple. The swatch used 3 strands of yarn in the color “Cosmos.”
Needles: US size 8 (5 mm) circular needles, 80 or 100 cm long, for the main fabric; US size 6 (4 mm) circular needles, 40 or 60 cm long, for the ribbing.
Gauge: 19 sts × 26 rnds = 4″ / 10 cm in main pattern (1 purl st, 3 twisted knit sts) on US size 8 (5 mm) needles, after blocking. Gauge is very important for this project. Please make sure you obtain the required gauge, changing needle size if necessary.
Sizes: 1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) [7, 8, 9]. The sweater is designed with approximately 2–2¾″ / 5–7 cm of positive ease at the bust. Finished bust circumference: 96, 101, 109 (113, 122, 130) [138, 151, 159] cm / 38.5, 40, 43.5 (45.5, 48, 52) [56, 60, 63]″. Sizes 1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) [7, 8, 9] correspond to actual bust measurements of approximately 36, 38, 40 (42, 46, 50) [54, 58, 62]″ / [90, 95, 100 (105, 115, 125) [135, 145, 155] cm].
Notions: Stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle, crochet hook.
Abbreviations: M1R: make 1 right-leaning increase; M1L: make 1 left-leaning increase; pM1R: make 1 right-leaning purl increase; pM1L: make 1 left-leaning purl increase; PM: place marker; ssk: slip 1 st as if to knit, slip 1 st as if to knit, then return the slipped stitches back to the left needle without changing their new orientation and knit them together through the back loops (1 left-leaning decrease); ssp: slip 1 st as if to knit, slip 1 st as if to knit, then return the slipped stitches back to the left needle without changing their new orientation and purl them together through the back loops (1 left-leaning decrease); SM: slip marker.
Special methods and tutorial videos: Main pattern (in the round): Rnd 1: * (3 twisted knit sts, 1 purl st). Repeat from * to end of rnd. Next rnds: repeat Rnd 1.
Step-by-Step Instructions for the Ribbed Raglan Sweater
High Twisted Rib Turtleneck
Using the smaller needles (one size smaller than the main needle size), loosely cast on 64, 64, 72 (80, 88, 88) [88, 104, 104] sts using the Italian cast-on method. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist stitches. Place BOR marker. Continue working in twisted rib *1 twisted knit st, 1 purl st, repeat from * to end of rnd. Repeat the last rnd until the piece measures 2.4″ / 6 cm from the cast-on edge.
Raglan Increase Rounds
Change to the larger needles (main needle size). Set-up rnd for raglans: work in twisted rib over 7, 7, 7 (7, 11, 11) [11, 11, 11] sts for the sleeve, PM for raglan, work in twisted rib over 7 sts, PM for raglan, work in twisted rib over 11, 11, 15 (19, 19, 19) [19, 23, 23] sts, PM for raglan, work in twisted rib over 7 sts, PM for raglan, work in twisted rib over 7, 7, 7 (7, 11, 11) [11, 11, 11] sts for the second sleeve, PM for raglan, work in twisted rib over 7 sts, PM for raglan, work in twisted rib over 11, 11, 15 (19, 19, 19) [19, 23, 23] sts for the back, PM for raglan, work in twisted rib over 7 sts. The stitches are now divided as follows: 7, 7, 7 (7, 11, 11) [11, 11, 11] sts for each sleeve, 11, 11, 15 (19, 19, 19) [19, 23, 23] sts for the front/back, 7 sts for each raglan section. From this point you will increase for the raglans until the work needs to be divided into body and sleeves. Increase stitches in accordance with the pattern (knit or purl sts) so that the pattern is not disrupted.
Rnd 1 (increase rnd): ** M1L, * (3 twisted knit sts, 1 purl st) repeat from * to 3 sts before marker, 3 twisted knit sts, M1R, SM, 1 purl st, 2 twisted knit sts, 1 purl st, 2 twisted knit sts, 1 purl st, SM. Repeat from ** to end. (8 sts increased)
Rnd 2: Work stitches as they appear — purl sts as purl sts, twisted knit sts as twisted knit sts — following the pattern of the raglan body. Incorporate the increased stitches into the pattern.
Work the last 2 rnds a total of 25, 26, 28 (30, 31, 33) [35, 38, 39] times. The stitches are now divided as follows: 57, 59, 63 (67, 73, 77) [81, 87, 89] sts for each sleeve, 61, 63, 71 (79, 81, 85) [93, 103, 105] sts for the front/back, 7 sts for each raglan section. Total stitches on needles: 264, 272, 296 (320, 336, 352) [376, 408, 416] sts.
From this point, increase only for the body; do not increase on the sleeves.
Rnd 1: Work in pattern to marker, SM, work in pattern over raglan sts to marker, SM, M1L, work in pattern to marker, M1R, SM, work in pattern over raglan sts to marker, SM, work in pattern to marker, SM, work in pattern over raglan sts to marker, SM, M1L, work in pattern to marker, M1R, SM, work in pattern over raglan sts to marker, SM. (4 sts increased)
Rnd 2: Work in pattern over body and raglans. Incorporate new stitches into the pattern.
Work the last 2 rnds a total of 5, 6, 6 (4, 7, 9) [9, 10, 11] times. The stitches are now divided as follows: 57, 59, 63 (67, 73, 77) [81, 87, 89] sts for each sleeve, 71, 75, 83 (87, 95, 103) [111, 123, 127] sts for the front/back, 7 sts for each raglan section. Total stitches on needles: 284, 296, 320 (336, 364, 388) [412, 448, 460] sts.
Divide for Body and Sleeves
*Place sleeve stitches on waste yarn or stitch holders, cast on 7 sts for the underarm, PM, work in pattern over raglan sts to next raglan marker, SM. Then, if the next stitch is a knit st, work in pattern to next marker. However, if the next stitch is a purl st, work M1R and work in pattern to next marker, SM, work in pattern over raglan sts to next raglan marker. Repeat from * 1 time. PM for BOR and join stitches to work in the round. There will now be 184, 192, 208 (216, 232, 248) [268, 288, 308] sts on the needles.
Rnd 1: 3 twisted knit sts, 1 purl st, 3 twisted knit sts, SM, work in pattern over raglan sts, SM, work in pattern * (3 twisted knit sts, 1 purl st) repeat from * to 3 sts before marker, 3 twisted knit sts, SM, 1 purl st, 2 twisted knit sts, 1 purl st, 2 twisted knit sts, 1 purl st, SM, 3 twisted knit sts, 1 purl st, 3 twisted knit sts, SM, work in pattern over raglan sts, SM, work in pattern * (3 twisted knit sts, 1 purl st) repeat from * to 3 sts before marker, 3 twisted knit sts, SM, 1 purl st, 2 twisted knit sts, 1 purl st, 2 twisted knit sts, 1 purl st.
Repeat Rnd 1 until the body length measures 12.8, 12.8, 14 (14, 14, 14.8) [14.8, 15.6, 15.6]″ / 32, 32, 35 (35, 35, 37) [37, 39, 39] cm from the underarm or desired length. Bind off in pattern.
Note: If you would like to use a more elastic and stable bind-off method, work the last rnd of ribbing in 1×1 rib and then bind off using the tubular bind-off method.
Sleeves with Decorative Decrease Shaping
Both sleeves are worked identically. Sleeve pattern: Rnd 1: * 3 twisted knit sts, 1 purl st, repeat from * to end.
Place the held 57, 59, 63 (67, 73, 77) [81, 87, 89] sleeve sts on the main needle size. Starting at the underarm, pick up and knit in pattern 3, 3, 3 (3, 3, 3) [3, 3, 3] sts along the underarm stitches, PM for BOR, pick up and knit in pattern another 4, 2, 2 (2, 4, 4) [4, 2, 4] sts, work in pattern to end of rnd and join stitches to work in the round. You may cast on 1 extra stitch on each side of the underarm stitches to avoid holes in these places; please remember to decrease these stitches on the next rnd. There will now be 64, 64, 68 (72, 80, 84) [88, 92, 96] sts on the needles.
Next rnd: Work in pattern over 28 (29, 31, 33, 36, 38, 40, 43, 44) sts. The last stitch worked should be a purl st. If not, work in pattern to the next purl st. Purl the stitch and PM for shoulder, work in pattern over 7 sts, place 2nd shoulder marker and work in pattern to end.
Work in pattern until the sleeve length is 9, 9, 10.5 (10.5, 11, 11) [12, 12.5, 12.5] cm shorter than the desired length. For reference: standard sleeve length is 39 cm / 15.3″.
Decreases: Decreases are worked on both sides of the shoulder markers every 2nd rnd, right-leaning (k2tog or p2tog) or left-leaning (ssk or ssp). Depending on the stitch before the marker, you will need to decrease knit or purl stitches. Note: Work decreases in accordance with the pattern. Work decreases as follows:
On the right side of the shoulder marker: If the 3rd st before the marker is a purl st: k2tog tbl (knit 2 together through back loops). If the 3rd st before the marker is a knit st: p2tog.
On the left side of the shoulder marker: If the 3rd st after the marker is a purl st: ssk. If the 3rd st after the marker is a knit st: ssp.
Decrease rnd: Work in pattern to 2 sts before the shoulder marker, work decrease (see instructions above); SM, work in pattern to 2nd shoulder marker, work decrease and work in pattern to BOR. (2 sts decreased)
Next rnd: Work in pattern to end. Repeat the last 2 rnds a total of 6, 6, 8 (8, 8, 10) [10, 12, 12] times. There will now be 50, 50, 50 (54, 62, 62) [66, 66, 70] sts on the needles.
Next rnd: Decrease evenly 20, 20, 20 (22, 30, 26) [30, 26, 30] sts. There will remain 30, 30, 30 (32, 32, 36) [36, 40, 40] sts on the needles.
Change to the smaller needles and work in twisted rib (1 twisted knit st, 1 purl st) for 5 cm (2″).
Finishing and Wet Blocking
Secure all yarn ends. Perform wet blocking of the sweater by spraying with water or gently soaking in lukewarm water. Lay flat on a level surface and allow to dry.
This ribbed raglan sweater combines seamless raglan construction, a cozy twisted rib collar, and elegant puff sleeve shaping for a wearable, size-inclusive garment. The detailed raglan increase rounds and decorative sleeve decreases ensure a beautiful fit across all nine sizes. With its lightweight Kidsilk Lace held triple and tubular bind-off option, this sweater with turtleneck is a rewarding project for intermediate knitters seeking a polished, professional result.
