Raglans are generally knit in the round and the two patterns accompanying this article are both worked in the round. You may also see the Raglan style knit in pieces, with the sleeves seamed to the body along the diagonal lines. Raglans can be worked from the bottom up or from the top down.
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Can I knit raglan sleeves separately?
When working a raglan sweater pattern, each piece can be worked bottom-up or top-down. The body and sleeves can be worked separately in pieces that are seamed together or the body and sleeves can be worked in the round to the armholes, then joined and worked in a single piece to the neck.
Are raglan sleeves difficult to knit?
The raglan sleeve is used in countless knitting patterns. The sweaters are very comfortable and rather easy to make, particularly for experienced knitters. Due to extreme shaping, it is important to follow your pattern very closely.
Is it easier to knit top down or bottom up?
Verdict: You are more likey to wear a Top-Down sweater because it is easier to finish. But bottom-up sweaters look amazing once you finish all the seaming.
How should a raglan sleeve fit?
Front or back chest feels tight/constricted If it’s the front chest area that feels too tight start by adding a little extra on the front “armhole” seam, or if it’s too tight across the back, add a little to the back “armhole”. If this doesn’t fix the issue try adding a little to the corresponding sleeve seam too.
What is a top down raglan?
Top-Down Raglan Techniques
For a raglan to fit correctly, you would typically increase/decrease on each side of the body (and at the front and back) and on each side of the sleeve on every right-side row or every other round if working in the round. This gives you 8 increases (or decreases).
What does reverse shaping mean in knitting?
To reverse the shaping, work the shaping at the opposite end from where you worked it for the first front. The armhole shaping and decreases must be at opposite ends so that when it’s sewn together, you will have one armhole on the left and one on the right.
What is a raglan yoke?
Like the seamless yoke style, the raglan yoke is increased to the widest circumference at the armhole depth, and then stitches for the sleeves are placed on holders and the front(s) and back are worked in one piece to the bind-off at the lower edge. The held sleeve stitches are then worked in the round to the cuffs.
Can you knit a vest in the round?
If it is a pullover, it may be knit in the round up to the armholes, or the front and back may be knit separately and seamed. If the vest has a buttoned front, it can also be knit in one piece to the armholes.
What does it mean to knit the Raglan stitch?
‘Raglan seams’ is when the sleeves start at the very top of the neck, and follow the shoulder lines, from the neck to the sleeves. This results in a nice effect marking the transition between the sleeves and the body. Raglan is a widely used technique for working increases when knitting from the top down.
Is Raglan comfortable?
A Raglan gives easier movement than a set in sleeve
This extra movement also makes the garment extremely comfortable to wear.