Colorama Halo top-down raglan sweater 

Materials:

• Caron Colorama Halo Ogo yarn (choose your preferred color)
• 2 pairs 6.5mm circular (24inch), 1 pair 5.0mm circular knitting needle (32in)
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
Gauge: 16-24 stitches per 4 inches in stockinette stitch.

Pattern:

Cast on : Use 6.5mm,  leave tail 80inch to cast on,  Cast on 80 stitches ( loose )
Collar: Use 6.5mm , Cast on 80 stitches ( loose ) , leave tail 80inch to cast on
   Round 1 - 18: K2, P2. (do not close the circle, always slip the first stich instead of knit)
   Round 19 - 23: Close circle( knit circle) , K2, P2 around.
   Round 24 - 27: Switch to stockinette stitch (knit every round)
   Round 28: K12 , place  #1marker, K14, Place #2 marker, K 26, Place #3 marker, K14, Place #4 marker, K till 2st before#1marker


( Formula: total needs to be divided 80-(2x4) = 72sts , Front and Back (72÷6) x 2 = 24sts
each sleeve: 72÷6 = 12sts )

Raglan Increases:   
   Round 1: Section 1 knit (see diagram 2) , K8 , Section 2 knit , K20 , Section 3 knit , K8 , Section 4 knit , K till 2sts before marker 
   Round 2: K1, K1 from back loop, K4, K1 from back loop, , K till 3sts before the #marker
Repeat these 2 rows till F & B has 76sts, sleeve has 64sts 
Separate Sleeves and Body: 
   hold for one sleeve: use another pair 6.5mm circular needle take stitches from #1 marker to #2 marker
   hold for one sleeve: use 5.0mm circular needles(if you have spare pair 6.5mm circular needle will be the best) take stitches from #3 marker to #4 marker
Body: Continue knitting the body in stockinette stitch in circle for 45rows, total 150sts


Ribbing: Switch to 5.0mm circular needles, K2, P2 ribbing and Knit 17 rows,  cast off.
Sleeves:  join the yarn , and leave about 5inches long end, use 6.5mm needle, knit in circle.
    Round 1- 4: Knit
    Round 5: decrease 1 st before each markers every 5th row for 13 times, till you have 38sts left
    Ribbing: Switch to 5.0mm circular needles, K2, P2 ribbing and Knit 17 rows,  cast off.
Finishing: Weave in ends under arm to close the hole

Tips: Click the links below to see the videos.




DAY 1-3

Day 1: How to cast on with stretch edge.

Day 2 - Part 1: Round 19-27

Day 2 - Part 2: Round28

Day 2 - Part 3: Raglan Increases

Day 3: Continued Raglan Increases


DAY 4

Day 4: Separate Sleeves and Body






DAY 5 - FINISHED!

DAY 5 - Part 1: Ribbing cast off

DAY 5 - Part 2: Knit sleeves

DAY 5 - Part 3: Weave the end underarm





This pattern provides a ribbed section at the beginning for the neckband, followed by stockinette stitch for the body and sleeves. Adjustments can be made for fit, length, and style. Enjoy knitting your sweater!