Meet Cherry Moon, the sweater you won’t want to put down—or take off. This cozy raglan flies off the needles in chunky yarn, while the simple lace along the raglan lines adds just enough interest to keep you hooked. If you’ve ever thought lace was only for delicate yarns, think again. Cherry Moon will change your mind. It’s bold, modern, and genuinely fun to knit at this gauge, the kind of effortless, everyday knit you’ll reach for again and again.
Instructions for the lace are written and charted. Raglan increases are given in a table format for each individual size, making it easy to track increases while ensuring a proper fit for body and sleeves.
Construction
Cherry Moon is worked from the top down beginning at the neckline. There are a few short rows to shape the neckline. Raglan increases are then worked to the final yoke depth where sleeve stitches are put on hold. The body is then worked in the round to the hem. Then the held sleeve stitches are picked up to work the sleeves in the round to the cuff. Stitches are picked up around the neck to work the neckband.
Finished Bust
34½ (37¾, 40½, 44¾) (48½, 52¾, 55¼) (59½, 63¼, 67½)” / 87.5 (96, 103, 113.5) (123, 134, 140.5) (151, 160.5, 171.5)cm
2 – 3” / 5 – 7.5cm of positive ease is recommended.
Shown in Size 2 and modeled with 2” / 5cm of positive ease.
Yarn
Berroco Ultra Wool Chunky
100% superwash wool
145 yds 133m per 100g
5 (6, 6, 7) (8, 8, 9) (10, 11, 12) skeins
Shown in color Sour Cherry (43145).
If substituting yarn, you will need approximately 697 (787, 864, 945) (1054, 1156, 1270) (1391, 1523, 1692) yds / 639 (722, 793, 867) (967, 1060, 1165) (1276, 1397, 1552)m of bulky weight yarn.
Needles
• US 8 / 5mm] needles* for ribbing*
• US 9 / 5.5mm] needles* for body and sleeves*
* No needle lengths are listed. It is recommended to have various lengths of circular needles on hand. For smaller circumferences, any method of working in the round (double-pointed needles, two circulars or a long circular for magic loop) may be used.
Gauge
• 19 sts and 23 rounds = 4” / 10cm in 2x2 Rib pattern with smaller needles, blocked and slightly stretched
• 15 sts and 20 rows/rounds = 4” / 10cm in Stockinette stitch with larger needles, blocked
If necessary, change needle size(s) to achieve specified gauges.
Notions
• 9 stitch markers including 1 distinct stitch marker for BOR
• waste yarn
• tapestry needle
Skills Used
• knitting in the round
• knitting flat
• German short rows
• reading charts (optional)
• picking up stitches
The pattern has been tested and professionally tech-edited.
You are purchasing a downloadable pattern PDF. Once you purchase the pattern, you will be given a unique link to download it to your computer, phone or tablet. The link will expire, so please be sure to download and save it. All PMK patterns are protected through international copyright law and may not be reprinted, reproduced, distributed or sold without the express permission of Joan Forgione.
If you wish to purchase this pattern through Ravelry so that you can save it in your Ravelry library, click here.
Meet Cherry Moon, the sweater you won’t want to put down—or take off. This cozy raglan flies off the needles in chunky yarn, while the simple lace along the raglan lines adds just enough interest to keep you hooked. If you’ve ever thought lace was only for delicate yarns, think again. Cherry Moon will change your mind. It’s bold, modern, and genuinely fun to knit at this gauge, the kind of effortless, everyday knit you’ll reach for again and again.
Instructions for the lace are written and charted. Raglan increases are given in a table format for each individual size, making it easy to track increases while ensuring a proper fit for body and sleeves.
Construction
Cherry Moon is worked from the top down beginning at the neckline. There are a few short rows to shape the neckline. Raglan increases are then worked to the final yoke depth where sleeve stitches are put on hold. The body is then worked in the round to the hem. Then the held sleeve stitches are picked up to work the sleeves in the round to the cuff. Stitches are picked up around the neck to work the neckband.
Finished Bust
34½ (37¾, 40½, 44¾) (48½, 52¾, 55¼) (59½, 63¼, 67½)” / 87.5 (96, 103, 113.5) (123, 134, 140.5) (151, 160.5, 171.5)cm
2 – 3” / 5 – 7.5cm of positive ease is recommended.
Shown in Size 2 and modeled with 2” / 5cm of positive ease.
Yarn
Berroco Ultra Wool Chunky
100% superwash wool
145 yds 133m per 100g
5 (6, 6, 7) (8, 8, 9) (10, 11, 12) skeins
Shown in color Sour Cherry (43145).
If substituting yarn, you will need approximately 697 (787, 864, 945) (1054, 1156, 1270) (1391, 1523, 1692) yds / 639 (722, 793, 867) (967, 1060, 1165) (1276, 1397, 1552)m of bulky weight yarn.
Needles
• US 8 / 5mm] needles* for ribbing*
• US 9 / 5.5mm] needles* for body and sleeves*
* No needle lengths are listed. It is recommended to have various lengths of circular needles on hand. For smaller circumferences, any method of working in the round (double-pointed needles, two circulars or a long circular for magic loop) may be used.
Gauge
• 19 sts and 23 rounds = 4” / 10cm in 2x2 Rib pattern with smaller needles, blocked and slightly stretched
• 15 sts and 20 rows/rounds = 4” / 10cm in Stockinette stitch with larger needles, blocked
If necessary, change needle size(s) to achieve specified gauges.
Notions
• 9 stitch markers including 1 distinct stitch marker for BOR
• waste yarn
• tapestry needle
Skills Used
• knitting in the round
• knitting flat
• German short rows
• reading charts (optional)
• picking up stitches
The pattern has been tested and professionally tech-edited.
You are purchasing a downloadable pattern PDF. Once you purchase the pattern, you will be given a unique link to download it to your computer, phone or tablet. The link will expire, so please be sure to download and save it. All PMK patterns are protected through international copyright law and may not be reprinted, reproduced, distributed or sold without the express permission of Joan Forgione.
If you wish to purchase this pattern through Ravelry so that you can save it in your Ravelry library, click here.
