Ocean Mist High-Neck Raglan Sweater (Free Knitting Pattern)

 

Add a timeless, sophisticated layer to your handmade wardrobe with the Ocean Mist High-Neck Raglan Sweater. Featuring a classic 2x2 ribbed funnel neck, seamless top-down construction, crisp raglan lines, and a subtle delicate contrast picot edging along the cuffs and collar, this sweater is as delightful to knit as it is to wear.

Crafted with the velvety-soft, anti-pilling Ice Yarns Gonca, this project guarantees fabulous stitch definition, lightweight warmth, and easy-care durability.

Materials Needed & Recommended Yarns

Primary Yarn (Main Body - Deep Teal):

• Acrylic Option (Soft & Vibrant): Ice Yarns Gonca (100% Premium Acrylic; 100g / 3.53oz, 300m / 328yds per ball) in Teal / Dark Petrol.
• Cotton Alternative (Natural & Breathable): Ice Yarns Camilla Cotton or Ice Yarns Natural Cotton.

Contrast Accent Yarn (Collar & Cuff Edging - Cream/Ecru):

• Option: 1 ball of Ice Yarns Saver or Ice Yarns Camilla Cotton in Cream/Ecru (Approx. 25-40 meters used).
• Yarn Category Link:

Explore more lightweight DK options in our Category 3 Light DK Yarns Collection and Single Plain Yarns Collection.

Skein Requirement & Size Calculator

Size	Bust Measurement (Inches / cm)	Skeins of Ice Yarns Gonca (Main Color)	Skeins of Contrast Accent Yarn
XS	28-30" / 71-76 cm	3 Skeins (approx. 850 m)	1 Skein
S	32-34" / 81-86 cm	4 Skeins (approx. 980 m)	1 Skein
M	36-38" / 91-96 cm	4 Skeins (approx. 1120 m)	1 Skein
L	40-42" / 101-106 cm	5 Skeins (approx. 1280 m)	1 Skein
XL	44-46" / 111-116 cm	5 Skeins (approx. 1450 m)	1 Skein
2XL	48-50" / 121-126 cm	6 Skeins (approx. 1620 m)	1 Skein
3XL	52-54" / 132-137 cm	6 Skeins (approx. 1780 m)	1 Skein
4XL	56-58" / 142-147 cm	7 Skeins (approx. 1950 m)	1 Skein
5XL	60-62" / 152-157 cm	7 Skeins (approx. 2100 m)	1 Skein

Tools & Pattern Specifications

• Knitting Needles:
• US 6 (4.0 mm) 16" (40 cm) & 32" (80 cm) circular needles (or size needed to obtain gauge).
• US 4 (3.5 mm) 16" (40 cm) & 32" (80 cm) circular needles for ribbing.
• US 4 (3.5 mm) DPNs or long cable for Magic Loop method on sleeve cuffs.
• Crochet Hook (For Contrast Edging): Size US E-4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook.
• Notions: 4 Stitch markers (1 unique for Beginning of Round), Stitch holders or waste yarn, Tapestry needle, Measuring tape, Scissors.
• Gauge: 22 sts and 29 rows = 4" x 4" (10 x 10 cm) in Stockinette Stitch using US 6 (4.0 mm) needles after light blocking.
• Size Chart & Finished Measurements

Designed with approx. 2 to 4 inches (5–10 cm) of positive ease.

Measurement (Inches / cm)	XS	S	M	L	XL	2XL	3XL	4XL	5XL
Finished Bust Circumference	33" / 84cm	37" / 94cm	41" / 104cm	45" / 114cm	49" / 124cm	53" / 134cm	57" / 145cm	61" / 155cm	65" / 165cm
Yoke Depth (Raglan Line)	7.5" / 19cm	8" / 20.5cm	8.5" / 21.5cm	9" / 23cm	9.5" / 24cm	10.5" / 26.5cm	11" / 28cm	11.5" / 29cm	12" / 30.5cm
Body Length (Underarm to Hem)	14" / 35.5cm	14.5" / 37cm	15" / 38cm	15.5" / 39cm	16" / 40.5cm	16.5" / 42cm	17" / 43cm	17.5" / 44.5cm	18" / 46cm
Sleeve Length (Underarm to Cuff)	17" / 43cm	17.5" / 44.5cm	18" / 46cm	18" / 46cm	18.5" / 47cm	18.5" / 47cm	19" / 48cm	19" / 48cm	19.5" / 49.5cm

Glossary & Abbreviations (US Knitting Terms)

• CO: Cast On
• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• PM: Place Marker
• SM: Slip Marker
• BOR: Beginning of Round
• M1L (Make 1 Left): Insert left needle from front to back under bar between stitches, knit through the back loop.
• M1R (Make 1 Right): Insert left needle from back to front under bar between stitches, knit through the front loop.
• K2tog: Knit 2 stitches together.
• SSK: Slip, slip, knit two slipped stitches together.
• St(s): Stitch(es)
• Rnd(s): Round(s)
• sc: Single Crochet (for edging)
• ch: Chain (for edging)
• Step-by-Step Written Pattern

1. High-Neck Collar (Funnel Neck)

Using US 4 (3.5 mm) 16" circular needles and Main Color (Gonca Teal), CO 88 (96, 104, 112, 120, 128, 136, 144, 152) sts using a flexible long-tail cast-on. PM for BOR and join in the round, being careful not to twist.

• Rnds 1–28: *K2, P2; repeat from * to end of rnd. (Neckline will measure approx. 3.5–4" / 9–10 cm)

2. Yoke & Raglan Setup

Switch to US 6 (4.0 mm) circular needles. In the next round, place raglan markers as follows:

• Setup Round:

• K15 (17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31) sts [Back], PM.
• K14 (14, 16, 16, 18, 18, 20, 20, 22) sts [Right Sleeve], PM.
• K30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62) sts [Front], PM.
• K14 (14, 16, 16, 18, 18, 20, 20, 22) sts [Left Sleeve], PM.
• K15 (17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31) sts to end [Back].

Raglan Increase Round:

• *Knit to 1 st before marker, M1R, K1, SM, K1, M1L; repeat from * 3 more times, Knit to end of rnd. (8 sts increased).

• Plain Round: Knit all sts, slipping markers.

Repeat the last 2 rounds 18 (21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42) more times.

Total stitch count after increases: 240 (264, 296, 328, 360, 392, 424, 456, 488) sts.

3. Separating Body and Sleeves

• Separation Round:

• Knit across Back sts to first marker, remove marker.
• Place next 50 (56, 64, 70, 78, 84, 92, 98, 106) Sleeve sts onto waste yarn/stitch holder.
• CO 6 (8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22) sts for underarm.
• Knit across Front sts to next marker, remove marker.
• Place next 50 (56, 64, 70, 78, 84, 92, 98, 106) Sleeve sts onto waste yarn.
• CO 6 (8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22) sts for second underarm.
• Knit across remaining Back sts to BOR marker.

Body total: 152 (168, 188, 212, 232, 256, 276, 300, 320) sts.

4. Body

Work in Stockinette Stitch (Knit every rnd) on US 6 (4.0 mm) needles until body measures 12" / 30.5 cm from underarm division (or 2" / 5 cm shorter than desired total length).

• Bottom Hem Ribbing: Switch to US 4 (3.5 mm) needles. Work K2, P2 ribbing for 2" / 5 cm.
• Bind Off: Bind off loosely in rib pattern.

5. Sleeves (Work Both Alike)

Transfer held 50 (56, 64, 70, 78, 84, 92, 98, 106) sleeve sts back onto US 6 (4.0 mm) needles (DPNs or circulars for Magic Loop). Reattach Main Color yarn at center of underarm cast-on sts, pick up and knit 3 (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) sts, knit across sleeve sts, pick up and knit 3 (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) sts. Place BOR marker at center underarm.

Total Sleeve sts: 56 (64, 74, 82, 92, 100, 110, 118, 128) sts.

• Decrease Round: K1, K2tog, Knit to last 3 sts, SSK, K1. (2 sts decreased).
• Repeat Decrease Round every 8th (7th, 6th, 5th, 4th, 4th, 3rd, 3rd, 3rd) rnd 8 (11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29, 32, 36) more times.

Remaining Sleeve sts: 38 (42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56) sts.

Work straight in Stockinette Stitch until sleeve measures 15" / 38 cm from underarm.

• Cuff Ribbing: Switch to US 4 (3.5 mm) needles. Work K2, P2 ribbing for 2.5" / 6.5 cm.

• Bind off loosely in ribbing.

6. Contrast Picot Edging Protocol (Collar & Cuffs)

Using US E-4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook and Contrast Accent Yarn (Cream/Ecru):

1. Collar Trim: Join yarn at the back seam of the CO edge on the high neck collar.

• *Work 1 sc, ch 3, sl st into 1st ch (picot made), skip 1 st; repeat from * along the top edge of the collar. Fasten off and weave in ends.

1. Cuff Trim: Join yarn at the sleeve cuff bound-off edge.

• *Work 1 sc, ch 3, sl st into 1st ch (picot made), skip 1 st; repeat from * around cuff edge. Repeat for second cuff.

Blocking & Finishing Protocol (100% Premium Acrylic)

Since Ice Yarns Gonca is a 100% Premium Acrylic yarn, proper synthetic blocking will relax the stitches and enhance drape without crushing the ribbing structure:

1. Weave in Ends: Secure all yarn tails on the wrong side using a tapestry needle.

2. Light Steam Blocking (Recommended for Acrylic):

3. Pin the sweater flat on blocking mats according to the Size Chart measurements.
4. Hold a steam iron 1.5 to 2 inches (4-5 cm) ABOVE the knitted fabric. NEVER touch the iron directly to the acrylic yarn, as it will melt the synthetic fibers.
5. Direct gentle steam across the body, sleeves, and raglan lines. Allow the sweater to cool and dry completely before moving.