Top 10 Raglan Sweater Patterns || CreaBea Knitting Podcast

[@KnitandGrace]

Ailbíona McLochlainn recently released the Saglan Pullover that is designed specifically for people with rounded shoulders or that have a hard time fitting the tops of raglans in general so that you don't get the extra bunching. It's quite a genius construction as you start with a saddle shoulder and then work a series of compound raglan increases that curve around your shoulders for a really pretty design detail and pretty bang on fit. Not a true raglan sweater, but it's one to consider. It is size inclusive and designed for both sport and worsted weight and traditional and unspun yarns so it's very versatile.

[@the.creabea]

WOW! Albiona really is a magician when it comes to construction. I've never knit any of her patterns but every time I hear about them they sound wonderful

[@karenlewis8855]

I love her patterns so much! ❤

[@KateMH_]

She’s an amazing designer

[@christine3358]

I love that it’s very important to you to knit from size inclusive patterns. Enjoy your channel and your designs are lovely.

[@karenlewis8855]

I appreciate your opinion, but I disagree.. I find it awful that podcasters are putting down indie designers for not offering a 3-5xl option.. It's such obvious virtue signalling.

[@lisapettit7403]

@@karenlewis8855 I will respectfully disagree with you about this. Rebecca stands behind what she says. As an indie designer herself she publishes fully size-inclusive patterns. She has also reached out to other designers to encourage them to expand their size ranges. As someone who does not always get included as a 2XL, I feel very disappointed to find a pattern that I love to only find out that the sizing stops at XL, or even L. The point is to be more inclusive as a designer, rather than excluding some knitters.

[@TracyKNixon]

I think that if I was ever asked to state my most helpful knitting podcast on KZbin then this would be it! As a fairly new knitter, I was yet to discover the joy of knitting my first garment and this gave me all the info I needed to go on and begin choosing and knitting my first garment! Now that I have caught the bug, after realising it is easier than it seems, I just want to knit all the garments!❤ What a gem you are and thank you so much!

[@bubnbrat100]

Made the Flax. It was a great first sweater. It has optional short rows in the pattern. Thanks for the very helpful video!

[@stephaniefroelich267]

Thank you for talking about the percentage method. How interesting!

[@aranjackson259]

Thank you for this raglan deep dive, it definitely opens my eyes to other pattern options. But I have to admit, if I knit nothing else but Flax sweaters for the rest of my life, that would be great. I recommend it as the perfect first-garment pattern for a beginner knitter.

[@the.creabea]

Love that! I think when you find one you love you can definitely just stick to it

[@Hannah-ks2kc]

I'm making my second Flax of the year, absolutely love it, going to try the short rows this time round

[@jennybrundage5381]

I love your approach to a review of a sweater style. You are a very clear, frank, and explain the most basic concepts in a very approachable way. I would enjoy watching more topics like this from you.

[@the.creabea]

Ahh thank you! I was worried I was being a bit condescending but glad to hear it hit the helpful mark instead

[@sheilalinderman1827]

Love, live, love! Best sweater critique I’ve listened too. Thanks

[@the.creabea]

Yay! Thank you!

[@johannaholmgren]

Finding this video absolutely made my day in rainy Sweden, not least for the Edinburgh nostalgia that ensued. :) Thank you for a very nice, detailed video! I really like raglans. :)

[@sugandhidelcanto2277]

Thank you for this video! I learned a lot from your descriptions of the 'why' and the 'how.' I have been knitting for 20 years but not many sweaters - your video was the impetus I needed to get started :) I'd like to respectfully offer some feedback on the video: (1) Have notes ready when showing sweaters that you've made, like the name of the yarn you used/colourway/dyer. This reduces the silence and blank stare while you try to recall these kinds of details. Alternatively, consider pausing the recording while looking for the details. (2) When discussing sweaters for which there are only images, please please please leave the image up for the entirety of the discussion. Knitting is very visual and once the image of the sweater disappears, it's hard to follow the specific design elements you're referencing. Thank you

[@catherinemaneri799]

So glad you mentioined the Flax sweater. I needed a pattern for a one year old and a three year old and forgot about that pattern. Perfect sweater for little ones. Please keep the Top 10 videos coming.

[@the.creabea]

It's perfect for kiddos!

[@amandabartlett309]

So lovely to hear your accent. No difficulty understanding you at all. Also Canadian😉 Wouldn’t you just love a petite knit cloud sweater with raglan sleeves. Her dropped shoulders just seem odd on that sweater.

[@Alaskaventureswithbrodie]

Thank you for explaining. I am a beginner and hear raglan all the time. I appreciate you taking the time

[@the.creabea]

Yay! Glad to hear it. I was worried I was being a bit patronising and everyone would already know what a raglan was, so glad to hear it helped!

[@jessicaolney4900]

Oh dear, you've sent me down the pattern/designer rabbit hole! 😂 I love raglan construction and your discussion on each one you mention was really interesting. Thanks for the discussion and inspiration.

[@the.creabea]

Welcome, this is the rabbit hole I live in... So glad you enjoyed it!

[@littlebigknits]

Awesome recap Rebecca!!

[@andreahuss3156]

Raglan’s are my favorite. The Felix has been my go to knit. I’m working on my 4th one now!

[@cathyleonard7845]

Never knew there was so much to raglan sweaters. Totally enjoyed this episode. For me, with limited yarn, I enjoyed the lentil and the Felix. Both I’ve made and will size down on the next ones. Made the White Mountain, because I love Midori Hirose and really enjoyed knitting the pattern. I chose to make with worsted yarn held single with the “mock” turtleneck and wear this sweater all the time. Fits wonderful. Thanks again for this episode!

[@EricaGeurts]

Thank you for the raglan sweater review. Really interesting.

[@marniwh]

Thank you for making this video, it was so informative! I just casted on the White Mountain sweater a few days before I watched this. Thanks again.

[@michelleboon3165]

Thankyou so much I really enjoyed your episode giving me lots to think about when planning my next sweater project.

[@kathrynryan2895]

I am knitting the Mia Sweater and enjoying it.

[@Haywardknitter]

Thanks this was a very informative blog. Looking forward to knitting a variety of raglans.

[@carol-annmatthew5296]

Very interesting episode and lively designs

[@julianesiebert871]

Thanks a lot. Best wishes for you and your family

[@charlenestevens2676]

Your video came at the perfect time for me! I am currently knitting my second ever raglan sweater. The first one I made is the Latte sweater by Caidree Knits. Her pattern was very easy to follow and had links to videos on KZbin to help the beginner knitter with certain sections of the pattern and was very well written. I would highly recommend that pattern as a first knit. I am currently working on the Cozy Classic Raglan and I’m halfway down the yolk. This is an excellent pattern also. I would highly recommend this for a beginner knitter or anyone for that matter. It is clearly written out with modifications to the sleeve, increasing in the body etc. if you choose. So far I am loving it. I am interested in seeing your cozy, classic light when you’re finished as I might need one of those as well. All of the sweaters you have made are beautiful. ❤ 🧶

[@vickywelsch3852]

Thank you so much. A very good list. I stopped several times to find the pattern and save it in my favourites. I think I have got to save this whole video on my youtube playlists as well.

[@the.creabea]

Yay! Glad to hear it was helpful

[@half-caffcrochet]

This is a great video and very timely for me because I work in a yarn shop and frequently get asked for pattern recs and my mins goes blank! So now I've got a short list of sweaters, thanks!

[@jeantownsend379]

Hi Rebecca, wow, what a lot of great info here, thanks for doing this. I am concentrating now on finding a better fit and not producing more average garments. I have stumbled on two patterns: The First Sweater, Jared Flood, has a really beautiful smooth shoulder construction, very simple and elegant and the sweater is polished, much better than I expected and fast to knit.. The other is Von Hinterm Stein, Big Steps -- this one was a surprise, exceptionally flattering fit, adventurous shoulder construction that looks scary hard, but was in fact easy and fun - I read that she is considered queen of tailored knits. I frequently check your podcast for your suggestions and general information, I appreciate all the work!

[@the.creabea]

Oh I've not heard that one recommended before but I'll definitely take a look! Love when interesting construction works out

[@lisapettit7403]

The Flax sweater give you the option and instructions to make short rows. As my first sweater I made it without but I will be trying again with short rows. I can definitely see a Semper sweater in my future! Thanks for this video-it was interesting and enlightening.

[@the.creabea]

Yes! I notice they've added extra steps on how to do it. Tin Can Knits do make great tutorials

[@lisapettit7403]

@@the.creabea This was a great entry level pattern. Now I feel unstoppable! 😅

[@silkeplanert]

This was so informative and inspiring. The Cozy Classic went straight into my queue. I love that there are instructions for so many modifications.

[@the.creabea]

Yay! Glad it was helpful

[@NancyLiedel]

I just finished my first sweater, Ranunculus. I'm addicted. This is so helpful!

[@judithburke3637]

I have knitted the tumble teex2 and they are a great fit x thankyou for all the time given to this very informative podcast

[@nanettedunham2021]

Loved this episode!

[@elizabethmatthews6482]

Really enjoyed this podcast today some great ideas thank you

[@chrissy24-7]

Lovely, thorough overview!

[@rebecca-72]

Thank you for your detailed comparison. This is a great reference help when deciding which design to pick, I love that you spoke of the pros and cons of the different versions. I find myself very intrigued by the bust dart option…. Might be the saving grace for my bustier but petite sister who never can find anything to suit her shape!

[@catherinewithall8344]

Thanks again for a great podcast 😊happy knitting

[@OldeThymeKnits]

Such an informative session! I really appreciate all the little extra tidbits especially from a designers perspective too! Enjoyed this alot!

[@reillyjac]

Thanks for all the information regarding raglans. Interestingly enough I just finished a raglan using the percentage method. I picked the yarn and needles I wanted to use and knit a swatch to see if I liked the fabric that was created and then picked the size sweater based on my bust size of 38 and the 4 inches of ease I wanted. I knit a size 42 and was extremely pleased with the finished sweater. Fit was exactly what I wanted not too much positive ease. I will say that the pattern you get assumes you have previous top down sweater knowledge so maybe not for your first sweater but definitely recommend it for a simple raglan that you can customize in whatever gauge you want to knit. Love the finished sweater so much I will be making another in a fingering or sport weight.

[@the.creabea]

Sounds completely perfect! I see why so many people love it. I've not used it before but I'll keep it in mind for future raglans

[@margaritadeverson2098]

Thank you for this detailed discussion on Raglan sweaters! I knit the Felix pullover and absolutely love it. Now I want to go cast on a sweater! Some of the patterns you mentioned have been in my favorites list….

[@caffeineandwhimsy]

I was very intimidated by sweaters for a long time but honestly they're easy! Especially once you get to the body. Thanks for breaking it down! Wish I had this explanation when I started out! :)

[@the.creabea]

YES! I feel like once you knit a sweater or two, everything else is easy

[@tricothon]

Extremely interesting video, thank you!

[@doloresvandenberg1643]

so helpful, thank you. my hands are itching now. I already have six projects on the way, but I'm going to look at one of your options in a moment. Ik wens je ook een fijn weekend. Groetjes, doei 😘😘😘

[@the.creabea]

Heel erg bedankt!

[@sherylshears4788]

Very helpful and informative….thank you!

[@renatagulljord6067]

Love this episode, Thanke you

[@lindarogers3608]

Great survey. Many thx!

[@kpags6681]

thanks for all the wonderful suggestions! I have knit the White Mts. and love it! I like Ann Budds top down ssweaters book for "designing" your own raglan or other sweater.

[@slowstitches]

The dark green Lento looks beautiful on you, Rebecca!

[@the.creabea]

Ahh thank you!

[@10amTracy]

This was so detailed and helpful! Thank you ❤

[@nancyhughes386]

Great episode!

[@RamblingKnitter]

Thanks Rebecca - a pleasure to watch as always. I've recently knitted the Calliope by Espace Tricot. The body is a basic stocking stitch, but the neckline and yoke are in a gradually widening rib pattern, and there are long ribbed cuffs which give a bit of a different look.

[@the.creabea]

This one came highly recommended! I'll have to take a look

[@jodiengle6892]

I have been on a raglan kick! I wear my Purple Coke long sleeve sweater by Katrine Schneider all the time. It stripes mohair but the construction is raglan. Another that I love the fit of is Footprints in the Snow by Heidi Kirrmaier. Her patterns always fit beautifully and are well written.

[@KnittingWitchJily]

Thank you for the explanation of a compound raglan. That sounds like a great pattern as well🙏 I love the look of raglans and top-down in the round is just meditative. 🎉😊

[@the.creabea]

I love them too! Definitely my favourite thing to knit

[@KnittingWitchJily]

@@the.creabea After finishing the whole episode I also want to add a huge thank you for the size inclusive approached, especially the “tumble tee” addition with the bust shaping. Super helpful and relevant for myself! ✨

[@annettebowersox1976]

I am knitting the good grandpa cardigan. I am loving it!! It is my first sweater/cardigan knit from a pattern. ( I have only knit one sweater, a raglan, but I didn’t use a pattern, just started knitting and trying it on. It turned out perfect!!). The good grandpa cardigan was a recommendation from Black Sheep knitting pod cast. It has been super fast and sooooo much fun!!! Thank you for your recommendations!! From the Ozark Mountains in the US.

[@the.creabea]

Oh I've never heard of it but it sounds like it must be cosy!

[@annika9162]

Really enjoyed this video. Very helpful. Thank you ! ✨

[@the.creabea]

You are so welcome!

[@joannamartin7917]

Thanks for the raglan info!❤❤

[@susancormack2618]

Just finished a Semper sweater. Excellent well written pattern, would recommend for a novice sweater knitter. Library sweater, I’ve also knit, another excellent raglan sweater.

[@the.creabea]

I think you're the second person to mentioned the Library and I've not heard of it. Off to add it to my list.

[@cherylvarey8661]

Great episode. I hope to knit the semper sweater soon, love the neck. I do not like very open necks, and I think that one will satisfy me. Keep knitting, love all your patterns.

[@sarahzachs-adam8136]

This is a fun video! The three raglans I've made that I would highly recommend are 1, the carbeth by Kate Davies, it has a nice detail in the decreases which looks beautiful when worn. 2, paloma by espace tricot, it's free and has a design where the twisted ribbing from the neck runs down the sides of the sleeves. 3, the timepiece by Ailbiona. Its a compound raglan which fits very well. :)

[@the.creabea]

Oh a whole new list, thank you! I think I need to get on those Espace Tricot patterns

[@normasmith9596]

Great podcast

[@katarzynatoeplitz3805]

I love this episode and how you talked about different patters. Definitely will make some of your recommendations :)

[@the.creabea]

Thank you! Glad it helped

[@madelenewhite1576]

Thanks for the information. The Weekender is a worsted sweatshirt style top down raglan, I've made it twice

[@knittedbywhitney]

I really like how you compared each raglan, specifically how you paid special attention to the fit of the garment. I often find that my sweaters have too deep of a yoke in order to fit my bust, so I’m a big fan of compound raglans, but now I’m also going to keep an eye out for patterns with bust darts. Knitatude (Chantal Miyagishima) has a few raglan patterns called the My Beginner Raglan Lite & My Beginner Stockinette Raglan Lite (these worsted weight versions are size-inclusive, but the original super bulky versions of the sweaters stop at 3X).

[@TheJkthomas]

I have knitted Simple Summer Tweed Top Down V-Neck a couple times, and I love it as a beginner friendly jumper.

[@mrspilgrim327]

Hi Rebecca, Great podcast, and thank you for the informative view on the raglan jumper. I couldn't help but notice there is a bit of a debate going on about size inclusivity and the opinions are getting quite strong. I wanted to give you a perspective from the other side of the fence. I understand from a raglan design point of view you believe going up sizes should not be too hard for designers, but I have something to add to the rest of the topic. Not long ago I posted my experience, which I have copied and pasted below, to another designer who was sincerely struggling with the size inclusivity and questioning where it ended. She was going up to 62 inch bust measurements. She wasnt have a big gripe just expressing her own challenges with never being able to please everyone. I have taken what I wrote to her and copied it here, with a couple of things edited out that aren't relative. I hope this helps others see it from another view point, because there is a point when expectations can go beyond what is reasonable. One thing I did not write in that post I will add here. I have concerns about people's health, and when you read my experience you will get an idea as to why. I’m very concerned at how much we are accepting obesity as normal. I have a cousin who recently died from obesity. She was only in her late 40’s, she died from all of her internal organs failing. This size inclusivity, although for all outward appearances is pleasing plus size people struggling with their weight, is equally frightening in its support of the very serious damage they are doing to their bodies. Here’s what I wrote: I felt a need to say something about this size business, mainly because I wanted to support what you were saying by telling my own experience. I hope this helps you and those who are plus size too. Im 158cm (5ft 2”) and used to weigh 100kg, 220 pounds. That was about 10 years ago, back then it was even harder to find plus size clothing than it is now. Ravelry was also still newish, however there were designers making larger sizes, usually the designers were plus size themselves. I have noticed today there are many more designers out there providing for even bigger sizes, including designers like yourself who don't appear to be doing it for personal reasons but are trying to help the overweight knitting community have access to a wide variety of patterns. As you said, all too often I also hear other designers cannot get test knitters for the plus sizes either, which must make you wonder if its demand or just a small squeaky wheel that has given rise to this size inclusive trend. “Size inclusive” is a very broad term, at what point does it end? How many inches does it have to come to, according to the sizing police? As I write this I just checked my average sized dressmaker's measuring tape, and it maxes out at 60 inches. If I wanted to size something to 62 inches, as you have, I would have to get a special measuring tape. I know there is no answer to my questions because there are no sizing police, but there are complainers. Twelve years ago I found myself complaining and I personally came to a crossroads. I either needed to accept that my choice in clothing was going to be very limited and I would need to start making my own clothes and learning how to alter them to suit my shape, ie, learn to design, or I would need to lose weight. I was capable of learning the skill of knitting and sewing to make my own clothes, the internet was at my fingertips, just as it is now. I chose to lose weight and I'm grateful I had that choice and made that choice. A majority of plus size people are in the same boat I was, they just don't want to admit it because it's a hard choice to make. At any stretch, learning a new skill requires effort, and losing a lot of weight requires more effort. Getting someone else to do that work for you, like a designer, is a real easy solution, but that doesn't make it the right one. Given there is now a big variety of patterns on hand for larger sized people by many designers, the foundation is well and truly laid. Beginner knitters now have ample opportunity to pick a pattern and learn techniques to modify garments to accommodate their size, not to mention all of the other help and tutorials on the internet provided free of charge. So with some experience, skills and effort, any large person can eventually, after knitting and making themselves familiar with a certain garment, start modifying other similar patterns with confidence. There is a strong community of plus size designers who have done the hard part already, if you are plus sized, get involved, start designing with them, share among yourselves and add more diversity to your knitting community. To those who feel daunted by modifying their own patterns, I know that as challenging as any new skill is to learn, this is not rocket science, all knitters were having to do this with patterns from the 1960s and earlier, because in most cases there was only ever one size in a knitting pattern to knit from, and they were the smallest sizes. If our mothers and grandmothers could do it, why can't we do it with all of this additional help. But if you consider it from a designers perspective, they have an impossible challenge which they can never meet because we all carry weight in different areas. Some of us carry weight on our bellies, others the bust, others the hips or the arms, so the best person to tailor a pattern for you is you, the person who is going to wear it, that's a huge part of the joy of learning to knit and not relying on shop clothing. But this is also where the designer has no hope of pleasing everyone; there are too many variations. The truth is we are not all built the same, and overweight people are often the first to admit that. I'm so glad you raised your own personal challenge with trying to find garments with longer arms. There are tall people, short people, thin people, busty people, disabled people, people with very big feet, people with big heads, all of these people have to find ways to get themselves covered in clothing. People who are more overweight than the average person, have no more a right to demand designers create fashion to conform to their clothing desires, than anyone else who is shaped differently to the average populace. In fact the overweight person has the added advantage to change the problem, ie, to lose weight or learn to modify knitted garments to fit their body size. I also hope others read this and get some encouragement or if needed a bit of conviction to help them get on the right path. On a final note, I haven't said this in anger or hatred for plus size people, but out of love for the truth that rarely gets spoken today…... I've been down the plus size road and I understand all of the pain that comes with it, but I didn't expect other people in the world with me to grieve themselves over the image I made of myself.

[@the.creabea]

I don't agree with some of the ideas you've expressed here, but I thank you for sharing your experience and taking the time to put your thoughts together in concise way. I'll keep recommending size inclusive patterns and designers, and I'll keep designing size inclusive designs because I don't want anyone to feel like they're not welcome in my space, or in the knitting community, nor so I want anyone to have to take on an extra personal step to feel included. For me, knitting is a joy and not a place for hard decisions.

[@bonniedyer8875]

Such good information thank you♥️

[@s.aliciawarren4283]

I just knit the Mia Sweater by Cheryl Mokhtari. It’s a raglan construction but with a knit and purl decorative feature along the raglan line, sides and bottom. I am not a seasoned knitter at all and I easily followed this pattern!

[@the.creabea]

Oh I've never heard of this one before but sounds really interesting! I'll take a look

[@vivNron]

Thank you! Engaging and informative. White Mountain looks worth exploring for its difference from standard raglan. My go to raglan sweater is The Classic, a free pattern from Espace Tricot, with compound raglan, short row shaping and split hem.

[@the.creabea]

I've never knit one of the Espace Tricot patterns and all these recommendations are just making me think I should be knitting them

[@garyweybright3227]

I’ve enjoyed the Lento and similar to you, once I finished the neck I didn’t really pay much attention to the pattern. I also didn’t find it to be as warm as other sweaters( looser gauge) . I loved the longer tunic styled raglan you showed …beautiful! Thank you again, ClaudiaSJI

[@the.creabea]

Yes, mine definitely doesn't get worn much in the very cold months but it's great for Spring and Autumn

[@leescott3300]

Great video Rebecca. The percentage method was championed by Elizabeth Zimmerman, found in her book Knitting without Tears. Great to see an app that will do the math for you. The fav raglan sweater I’ve knitted in a long time is of course the Cargill, but then I haven’t knit any plain top down raglans (not since the days of bottom up seamed sweaters) as I mostly knit cardigans for myself. I am doing a Joji Locateli raglan cardigan “Night Out” for a friend and a really old Paton’s cabled men’s cardigan for my son (bottom up but modified to be seamless) currently. Raglan construction is great, for all the reasons you gave. Thanks again for a fun episode.

[@the.creabea]

Yes! I've got a few of her books and I'm a big fan. I was thinking I should do a cardigan round up too but I'm so bad at knitting them that I'm not sure I'd have many opinions myself!

[@aninehartog3950]

Always love listing to you but I truly loved this episode. Will be great if you could do the same for other types of sweaters.

[@the.creabea]

Already looking into drop shoulders!

[@aninehartog3950]

@@the.creabea So looking forward to it - thank you very much

[@AlexCollinsDesigns]

My favourite raglan sweater is the Ursina by Jacqueline Cieslak. I knit the worsted version and it's been my most worn jumper this winter. It's so cosy and I love the shape and details. Highly recommend for anyone who'd like to knit a v-neck raglan.

[@odetterenee5666]

What a great episode...again! Thank you for all the information....kind of fascinated with the Percentage method, also looking forward to your summer tee pattern❤

[@the.creabea]

I'm completely fascinated by it too. I'm temped to have a look at the stitch counts on some of my favourite sweaters and see how closely they match up to the percentages

[@odetterenee5666]

@@the.creabea I am going to give it a go.... I used the No Frills pat last year to make a couple of t-shirts and was not happy with the fit. The arms too open and the neck too wide despite knitting either the smallest or the next up size. I didn't think of the Semper sweater until you mentioned it ( never heard of a compound raglan)....I find the neck a bit too high...but may give it a try as well. I am looking forward to your new pattern... you are a very thoughtful designer plus you just have such infectious energy. Thank you!

[@bonniemiles7957]

This was a timely episode for me as I contemplate knitting a raglan. I especially liked the compound raglan explanation. BTW: that medium green looks great on you!

[@valeriejohnson1043]

I knit the Calliope a couple times and love the neckline. You might like it too

[@the.creabea]

Oh I've never heard of it, I'll take a look. Thanks for sharing!

[@CorrinaCreates]

I have used the knitting fool method to knit a raglan. It worked! And I didn’t knit a swatch 😮. I have also knitted the Tin Can pattern you mentioned in this episode 😊

[@britdowson8324]

I haven’t found my favourite yet. The last one had a too wide neckline. Thanks for all the suggestions

[@the.creabea]

I had the exact same issue!

[@janisnixon8127]

Thanks for all the information! I’m currently knitting a Semper V-neck as I watched! I’ve made the Semper and I agree it’s a lovely pattern!

[@the.creabea]

I think I'll knit the V neck one day!

[@maxx6050]

Good and informative video, thanks. 👍🏽

[@silviaparsons5823]

Loved this episode. My favourite raglan of late is The Monday Sweater by Petite knit. Perfect neckline and fit for me. Would highly recommend you try this one. 😊

[@the.creabea]

It came highly recommended!

[@joanarnold82]

I just finished my Daily Ritual Raglan, which has a turtle neck collar and compound raglan shaping. I also really like any of the Espace Tricot patterns, which are free Nd really easy to knit. The Classic has compound shaping as well as a twisted rib detail, and thick collar. I've got the worsted weight based Warm-Up raglan in my WIPS.

[@ceb2737]

I was gonna say my favorite is the Classic from Espace Tricot. They have some great patterns.

[@joanarnold82]

@@ceb2737 I always recommend Espace Tricot patterns when asked for recs

[@the.creabea]

There were a few recs for the classic and I have no idea how I missed putting it on the list! Never made it, but always hear great things about their patterns

[@teresaallan6841]

Nadia Cretin Lechenne has really nice short row shaping on her Wannabe raglan. It makes a close fitting neckline.

[@sallythompson2635]

I loved the podcast. Knitting Posse was talking about you and I decided to check it out. Raglan sweaters are a good fit for me. I’ve made the White Mountain and it’s a favorite for sure. Use soft donagel tweed. Gray suggestions 💗

[@kerriechristie6391]

loved your comparison of raglans so informative .... thank you so much for taking the time . I am still finishing my Lento for my daughter . great pattern . wanting a raglan to go over dresses for that transitional .... most of year here in Scotland :) ...... trying to decide between Paloma by Espace Tricot or Ursa by Jacqueline Cieslak . Kerrie

[@dawndicicco686]

I'm knitting the Basic Cardigan. The pattern is written for 4 different gauges! I'm not at the sleeve separation yet, but so far, so good!

[@the.creabea]

Love when patterns have that much flexibility!

[@marta_makes]

Great video, thanks!

[@juliethornton5553]

I just knit the Fancy which is a free pattern on ravelry by lamb and Kidd. Really enjoyed it…so much that I knit it twice!

[@StudioBlixje]

I'm knitting the tumble tee as my first raglan. Love it! Almost ready to connect for the sleeves.

[@joanarnold82]

I'd like to add to the mix that the Stumble dress is actually a combo pattern of her tee and skirt pattern. I also support buying from Lydia because she enjoys who she is and doesn't let haters get her down.

[@StudioBlixje]

@@joanarnold82 yes I know, I Just never wear skirts or dresses 😬

[@joanarnold82]

@@StudioBlixje others might not know, though. I was just putting it out there. I'm seriously contemplating whether I just buy the dress pattern or the ones separately. But I have too many patterns to work through rn. 😔

[@StudioBlixje]

@@joanarnold82 It would be more helpfull for others to put the comment above instead as a reaction to an other comment. People will only read it when they click on my comment.

[@nextyearsgirl]

Really enjoyed watching this rundown! The concept of starting the neckline smaller and then doing regular increases was a lightbulb moment for me. I hate having an errant strap sneak into my neckline :) I'm a fairly new knitter but really enjoyed making the Coloring Book Raglan by Aimee Sher. 31" - 62" body sizing if you account for her recommended 5"+ ease. There's a cute flared (well, straight-ish) sleeve option as well!

[@the.creabea]

I've been doing this a LOT now! It really solved that issue for me.

[@carolinekestler3753]

I really enjoyed this video. The comparisons were very helpful. I live in Arizona and the summers here in the desert are, of course , HOT! That is one of the reasons I’m looking forward to your new tee. Not sure about the dk weight, but it’s cotton. Perhaps it can still work for me. I’ve been searching for a basic tee for awhile. Yours has my attention!

[@janisgilbert3808]

This was a great video. I love raglan sweaters and seeing patterns in various yarn weights was helpful. I did knit a Flax sweater which I love (knit it big and oversized with squishy yarn) but would not knit again. The neck opening was way too big and there is too much extra fabric on the front between the neck and bust. There are optional short rows which I did knit that really helped the fit. I really liked the look of your semper sweater so thank you for that recommendation.

[@the.creabea]

I think I feel the same way about the flax! But it seems like a popular choice for kids and baby gift knitting.

[@jannetjerenke6171]

Also try Florence free pattern. I knit it and its super super quick and simple. And well written. My new fav.

[@melyndaezell8206]

I am currently knitting the No Frills Sweater also. So many have said this is an “easy sweater pattern” like you. However, my view is that it probably is true for experienced knitters. For newbies, like myself, this pattern was missing some details that interrupted my progress and caused me to frog a lot. I think sometimes pattern designers forget we’re not all knit-ducated yet 😂

[@the.creabea]

Yes, I can really understand that. It's a very simple pattern but as a beginner that can make things really tricky!

[@jennifersf_sf]

Enjoyed your comparison! I love knitting top-down raglans best as well though I mostly knit v-neck raglans. I could probably do a comparison video of v-neck raglan patterns. :) I'm add the Semper v-neck to my list now - thanks!

[@the.creabea]

Thank you!! I think the Semper V neck is the only sweater that would tempt me back to trying a vneck construction

[@catherinemaneri799]

Loved this Podcast, thank you so much. I'm keeping your list for future knits. I would like to add to an easy raglan knit "After The Rain" by Heidi Kirrmaier. It has two different styles for finishing and instructions to make more form fitting in the body. It is very size inclusive. This is a top down raglan with no short rows at the neck, you knit and purl so many rows then start raglan. I made my first one in a LYS class and now making another one on my own. My first one was a great fit.

[@the.creabea]

Ohh I hear a lot about Heidi Kirrmaier but I've not knit any of their patterns. Sounds like a really versatile pattern

[@susanc3111]

Very informative! I will be checking out a few on your list. My favorite raglan knit is The Classic by Espace Tricot. Great fit!

[@the.creabea]

It was recommended a few times too!

[@lolainma3218]

I must give my ten ⭐️ ‘s for the White Mountain Raglan. I just knit it for my daughter in the crew neck with dk+baby suri alpaca. The shape and fit was perfect.. the short rows construction is in I believe .. typical Midori fashion.. that slightly increases the front as well as the back. You may not like the fit of the neck as I see you like it more fitted (which I would hate.. it looks so constricting). I’m about to begin the DK light version in her yarns on her sight. A splurge but I’m curious enough as I think so far between Ranunculus and White Mountain she’s a brilliant designer. Try it! You will love it!

[@the.creabea]

Ohh good to know! I've STILL not knit it up, but maybe this winter I finally will.

[@gillshand5820]

Thanks that was great. I’m also Edinburgh and struggle to find just what I’m looking for locally so buy on line then the colours are not true. Lol. I should maybe order shade cards. 😅

[@pearlykhaw2521]

Thanks for a fantastic podcast! Ironically, my current Raglan list mimics yours! I tried the No Frills on your recommendation and agree that I'm not that enamoured with the neckline. Planning to try her Monday Sweater to see if that is an improvement. Joined your Lento KAL and well, I'm a convert there too. As it doesn't get quite so cold here in Melbourne, Australia, I think I may be ok with that gauge but we shall see in the coming months. My Semper is currently on the needles - whilst you may have sublimily influenced me, I must give credit to Sophie and wanting to knit more of her patterns after making the Aosta. Aimee Sher's Coloring Book Raglan is next in my queue. I'd like to try Bibliophile by Alicia Plummer which I decided to acquire because I'd read about the neck options - it does start off flat before joining in the round, so that also seemed interesting. However, as someone who started knitting with patterns that had me knit in pieces from bottom up, I will say that after knitting top down in the round, I swore I was never going back to something flat requiring a seam! I also like the look of the Citrine Light that Knitty Natty is currently making - just not so sure that I'm game enough for all that twisted rib.

[@the.creabea]

Love hearing that someone else shares my opinion! I think it's so interesting that the current trend is to knit in the round, I wonder how long we'll have this before we end up all going back to seaming. The citrine light looks beautiful, really interesting shoulder detail

[@kazwahmelbourne9271]

Thank you so much for bringing raglans more into focus! I will refer back to this video again, I know. Im knitting "another " Library sweater which is a nice simple raglan and currently my go to! I will investigate those you've mentioned. The percentage method sounds fascinating!!Thank you :)

[@the.creabea]

A few votes now for the Library sweater! It sounds like a popular choice, I'll have to take a look