How to Divide for Sleeves | Top-Down Raglan Sweater Knitting Tutorial
Hi, I’m Kim — the knitter and designer behind M1R KNIT. I teach the Norwegian knitting method through clear tutorials, modern patterns, and simple techniques designed to help you knit with more confidence and comfort.
Learn how to divide for the sleeves when knitting a top-down raglan sweater.
In this knitting tutorial, I’ll show you step by step how to place your sleeve stitches on hold, cast on stitches at the underarm using the backward loop cast-on, and continue knitting the body of your raglan sweater in the round.
In this tutorial you’ll learn how to:
• Identify the sleeve stitches between your raglan markers
• Place sleeve stitches on hold using scrap yarn
• Cast on underarm stitches with the backward loop cast-on
• Avoid twisting your sleeve stitches when placing them on hold
• Join the front and back of your sweater and continue knitting the body in the round
• Keep the stitches around the underarm neat and secure
This technique is commonly used when knitting top-down raglan pullovers and is the point where your sweater really begins to take shape.
Happy Knitting,
XO Kim
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