Orson is my first design using a Compound Raglan Construction. I started with frequent increases, placed close together at the top of the yoke. Then I slowed the pace, letting the fabric settle into its rhythm, until the shaping picks up again just before the armholes. The changes are subtle, but they shape the sweater into something that feels very natural when worn.
There’s also a complex cable running down the front and back. It’s the kind of stitch pattern that makes you stop and pay attention, the kind that keeps your hands engaged and your mind present.
 
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10). Shown in size 3 on a 36” (90 cm) bust. 
Recommended ease: 2-4” (5-10 cm) of positive ease.
 
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
See schematic. 
Bust circumference: 31¼ (35¼, 39¼, 43¼, 47¼, 51¼, 55¼, 59¼, 63¼, 67¼)“ 78 (88, 98, 108, 118, 128, 138, 148, 158, 168) cm. 
Sleeve circumference: 11 (11½, 12¾, 14¼, 14¾, 16¾, 18¼, 19½, 20¼, 21½)” 27.5 (29, 32, 35.5, 37, 42, 45.5, 48.5, 50.5, 53.5) cm. 
Yoke Depth: 6¾ (7½, 7¾, 8½, 9, 9½, 9¾, 10¼, 10¾, 11¼)“ 17 (18.5, 19.5, 21, 22.5, 23.5, 24.5, 25.5, 27, 28) cm.
 
MATERIALS
Yarn: 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9) skeins of Pishkun by The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers (100% wool; 255yd 233m; 100g); or 1020 (1147, 1275, 1402, 1530, 1657, 1785, 1912, 2040, 2167) yards 932 (1048, 1165, 1281, 1398, 1514, 1631, 1747, 1864, 1980) m of worsted weight yarn. 
Shown in colorway Daddy State of Mind. 
Needles: US 7 4.5 mm and US 5 3.75 mm circular needles, at least 32” 80 cm long. You will need an extra US 5 3.75 mm needle if you’re working a tubular BO. 
Other notions: Cable needle, stitch markers, stitch holders, tapestry needle.
 
GAUGE
18.5 sts and 31 rows to 4” 10cm in Stockinette St on US 7 4.5 mm needles, after blocking.