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SUPER CHUNKY FISHERMAN’S RIB RAGLAN SWEATER

This Fisherman’s Rib raglan sweater is a timeless, super-chunky knit designed for warmth, comfort, and bold texture. Worked flat in pieces and seamed, it features classic raglan shaping, long sleeves, and a neat crew neckline finished with a ribbed neckband. The dense fabric created by Fisherman’s Rib makes the garment exceptionally warm while giving it a distinctive vertical ribbed texture that looks impressive but is simple to knit once the stitch pattern is established.

The pattern is graded across five sizes to suit a chest or bust measurement of 91–112 cm (36–44 in), making it a versatile project suitable for both men and women. Its unisex styling means it can be worn by anyone — as a cosy winter pullover, a casual everyday knit, or an oversized statement sweater, depending on the size and yarn chosen.

A bold, timeless raglan sweater worked in Fisherman’s Rib using super chunky yarn for warmth, structure, and visual impact. Designed with classic proportions and clean finishing, this is a versatile unisex garment suited to everyday winter wear.

What you’ll make

A long-sleeved, crew-neck pullover sweater with raglan shaping and a deep Fisherman’s Rib texture throughout. The sweater is worked flat in pieces and seamed, with a ribbed neckband picked up and finished after assembly. The design is unisex and can be worn true to size or oversized.

Sizing / fit

To fit chest or bust: 91, 97, 102, 107, 112 cm (36, 38, 40, 42, 44 in).

Classic fit with comfortable ease through the body and sleeves.

Yarn

Super chunky / super bulky weight yarn (#6), approximately 70 metres (77 yards) per 100 g ball.

Yardage required (approximate):

700–840 metres / 770–924 yards total, depending on size (10–12 × 100 g balls).

Needles & notions

6.5 mm (UK 3 / US 10½) knitting needles, 8 mm (UK 0 / US 11) knitting needles, stitch holders, yarn needle.

Tension (gauge)

10 stitches and 21 rows = 10 cm (4 in) over Fisherman’s Rib on 8 mm needles, after light blocking.

Recommended yarn: Rowan Big Wool.

Also suitable (currently available):

King Cole Big Value Super Chunky, Stylecraft Special XL or XL Tweed Super Chunky, Hayfield Bonus Super Chunky, James C. Brett Amazon Super Chunky, Wendy With Wool Super Chunky, Rico Design Essentials Super Super Chunky, Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick, Lion Brand Hometown, Malabrigo Rasta, Cascade Magnum, Bernat Softee Chunky, Bendigo Woollen Mills 14-ply, Patons Gigante, Naturally NZ Big Natural Colours 14-ply.

Construction notes

Worked flat in separate pieces from the lower edge upwards. Raglan shaping is used for sleeves and body, with stitches held and joined for the neckband. Suitable for knitters comfortable with knit and purl stitches, simple shaping, and picking up stitches.

Skill level

Intermediate.

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