Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Knit a raglan-style summer top with me!
In this fourth episode of this forever-free, limited-run series, I walk through the steps we need to take to convert our measured dimensions into stitches. Then, we write our pattern for the back of our garment using those numbers so we can FINALLY start knitting!
Below are some resources that you may find helpful:
*LINKS*
Reference Episodes:
Knit Talk - Ep 53 - What Is Compound Raglan Shaping?: youtube.com/watch?v=wh7vhNolUSQ
Knit Talk - Ep 64 - Compound Raglan Shaping for Broad Shoulders: youtu.be/r88CTylLC_A?si=botTDNpkAf7x-JlM
Sample Pattern Template (download and modify as you'd like):
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Knit a raglan-style summer top with me!
In this fourth episode of this forever-free, limited-run series, I walk through the steps we need to take to convert our measured dimensions into stitches. Then, we write our pattern for the back of our garment using those numbers so we can FINALLY start knitting!
Below are some resources that you may find helpful:
*LINKS*
Reference Episodes:
Knit Talk - Ep 53 - What Is Compound Raglan Shaping?: youtube.com/watch?v=wh7vhNolUSQ
Knit Talk - Ep 64 - Compound Raglan Shaping for Broad Shoulders: youtu.be/r88CTylLC_A?si=botTDNpkAf7x-JlM
Sample Pattern Template (download and modify as you'd like):
dropbox.com/scl/fi/z15erjjzm1jusqydfq7qo/_Template_-Back-Instructions.docx?rlkey=m2jqn0zuw9z9e1gmisbvouk6l&st=1xf9nof3&dl=0
_To download the document, click the link, which will open a browser. In the upper right-hand corner, you should see a download arrow. You can download and save to your computer._
Ravelry Forum for Chatting, Asking Questions, and Cheering Each Other On: ravelry.com/discuss/the-unapologetic-knitter/4358863/1-25
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![How To: Graft Your Toe Closed (also known as Kitchener Stitch)
This tutorial video focuses on steps worked to graft closed the toe of a hand-knit sock that has been knit from the top down.
Thread your tapestry needle with the tail of yarn. Follow these 4 steps to graft your toe closed seamlessly:
*Step 1:* Insert tapestry needle purlwise (back door) into first st on Front needle, leave st on the Front needle.
*Step 2:* Insert tapestry needle knitwise (front door) into first st on Back needle; leave st on the Back needle.
*Step 3:* Insert tapestry needle knitwise (front door) into the first st on Front needle and remove the st from the Front needle; insert tapestry needle purlwise (back door) into the next st on the Front needle, leave st on the Front needle.
*Step 4:* Insert tapestry needle purlwise (back door) into the first st on Back needle and remove the st from the Back needle; insert tapestry needle knitwise (front door) into the next st on the Back needle, leave st on the Back needle.
Rep [Steps 3 & 4] until all sts are processed.
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