How to knit a basic raglan sweater.

Ready to knit your first sweater? This step-by-step tutorial walks you through how to knit a basic raglan sweater from the top down, no seaming required. Whether you're brand new to sweater making or just looking for a simple satisfying project, this video is designed to guide you every stitch of the way. You will learn how to shape a raglan yoke, how to divide for sleeves and finish with a ribbing cuff. If you want to use double pointed needles or the magic loop when knitting the sleeve cuffs, full video instructions on those methods can be viewed here: Working with DPNs: https://youtu.be/hNefZeVOuWw Learning the Magic Loop: https://youtu.be/q6CDoOtgOfM Links to the free written pattern is here for both the sweater using a heavier worsted weight yarn and the lighter sweater shown in this video: Raglan 101 Sweater pattern link: (Gauge = 14 sts/4 inches) https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/raglan-101-sweater Raglan 101 Sweater Light pattern link: (Gauge = 16 sts/4 inches) https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/raglan-101-sweater-light Chapter timestamps: 00:00 Intro 1:00 Materials used 2:56 Casting on / joining in the round 4:33 Neckline ribbing 6:36 Raglan set-up and increases 14:24 Set aside sleeve stitches and body of sweater 22:18 Bottom ribbing / bind off 25:33 Picking up sleeve stitches 36:03 Sleeve decreases 41:23 Sleeve cuffs A link to purchase the Cascade Cherub Aran yarn used in this video: https://amzn.to/4qs28Rt A link to purchase the Yarn Bee worsted weight yarn used in the sample: https://amzn.to/4hnte8g For a complete list of my favorite knitting supplies including yarn, needles, tools and books, visit my Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jacqknits As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I only promote products I use and recommend. Thank you for your support. If you need a refresher on how to knit, how to purl, how to cast on or how to bind off, check out my previous videos below with easy to follow instructions on these basic knitting techniques. How to Cast On your Knitting: https://youtu.be/YaP6i22sByE How to do the basic Knit Stitch: https://youtu.be/jy7xs4dg2IY How to do the basic Purl Stitch: https://youtu.be/IeQcLPzSLz4 How to Bind Off your Knitting: https://youtu.be/UcxEZlfVdxM Please subscribe to this channel for future knitting tutorials and videos all about knitting tips, knitting techniques, knitting stitches and knitting patterns. Videos contain easy to follow instructions for the beginner knitting as well as for the advanced knitter looking to improve their knitting. Let's learn to knit together and create beautiful knitting projects for you to enjoy! Comment below to share what you would like to learn or what knitting technique you are struggling with and I'll be sure to include in future videos. Happy knitting!!