Sweater Knitting Patterns

The Ember & Ash Bobble Raglan: A Free Knitting Pattern for a Textured, Modern Pullover

Anonymous • July 30, 2026

Introduction: The Ember & Ash Bobble Raglan

This striking raglan sweater combines the plush texture of bobble stitches with a sophisticated, modern silhouette, creating a cozy yet fashion-forward garment. The deep charcoal and warm rust color palette evokes the feeling of glowing embers, making it a perfect statement piece for cool-weather layering. Worked top-down in one piece, this pattern is designed for confident beginners and intermediate knitters who want to add a textured, modern pullover to their handmade wardrobe.

Materials Needed

Yarn

Worsted weight yarn (Category 4). Approximately 1200 (1350, 1500, 1650, 1800) yards total.

Color A (Charcoal): 700 (800, 900, 1000, 1100) yards
Color B (Rust): 500 (550, 600, 650, 700) yards

Needles

US Size 7 (4.5 mm) 32-inch circular knitting needle and double-pointed needles (DPNs) for sleeves
US Size 6 (4.0 mm) 32-inch circular needle for ribbing

Gauge

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette stitch on larger needles, after blocking.

Sizes

XS (S, M, L, XL). Finished Chest: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50) inches.

Notions

Stitch markers (8 recommended)
Stitch holders or waste yarn for sleeves
Tapestry needle for weaving ends

Step-by-Step Instructions

Abbreviations

k: knit
p: purl
k2tog: knit two together
ssk: slip, slip, knit (left-leaning decrease)
yo: yarn over
MB (Make Bobble): Knit into the front, back, front, back, front of the same stitch (5 stitches from 1). Turn work, purl these 5 stitches. Turn work, knit these 5 stitches. Turn work, purl these 5 stitches. Turn work, k2tog, k1, k2tog (3 stitches). Turn work, p3tog. Bobble complete.
pm: place marker
sm: slip marker
kfb: knit into the front and back of a stitch (increase)

Pattern Notes

The sweater is worked top-down in one piece.
The bobble pattern is worked in Color B (Rust) on a background of Color A (Charcoal).
Raglan increases are made by knitting into the front and back of a stitch (kfb) on either side of the raglan lines.

Yoke

With smaller circular needle (US Size 6) and Color A, cast on 80 (84, 88, 92, 96) stitches. Join in the round, being careful not to twist. Place a marker for the beginning of the round.

Work in k2, p2 ribbing for 1.5 inches.

Switch to larger circular needle (US Size 7).

Set up Raglan

Round 1 (Increase Round): k12 (13, 14, 15, 16) for back, pm, k1 for raglan line, pm, k12 (13, 14, 15, 16) for right sleeve, pm, k1 for raglan line, pm, k24 (26, 28, 30, 32) for front, pm, k1 for raglan line, pm, k12 (13, 14, 15, 16) for left sleeve, pm, k1 for raglan line, pm. (80, 84, 88, 92, 96 sts)

Raglan Increases

Round 2: *kfb, sm, k1, sm, kfb* repeat from * to * around. (8 increases)

Round 3: Knit all stitches.

Repeat Rounds 2-3 until you have 40 (44, 48, 52, 56) stitches for each sleeve and 80 (88, 96, 104, 112) stitches for front and back. (Total: 240, 264, 288, 312, 336 sts)

Begin Bobble Pattern (on Front and Back only)

Continue raglan increases as established, but now work the bobble pattern on the front and back sections. The sleeves remain in Stockinette stitch with Color A.

Bobble Pattern (worked over front and back)

Round 1 (Color A): Knit.

Round 2 (Color A): Knit.

Round 3 (Color B): *k3, MB, k7* repeat from * to * across front/back, ending with k3.

Round 4 (Color B): Knit.

Round 5 (Color A): Knit.

Round 6 (Color A): Knit.

Round 7 (Color B): *k8, MB, k2* repeat from * to * across front/back, ending with k8.

Round 8 (Color B): Knit.

Repeat Rounds 1-8 for the bobble pattern, continuing raglan increases every other round until the yoke measures 8 (8.5, 9, 9.5, 10) inches from the cast-on edge, ending after a non-increase round.

Separate Body and Sleeves

Knit across back stitches to the first sleeve marker. Place the next 40 (44, 48, 52, 56) sleeve stitches on a holder. Cast on 4 (6, 8, 10, 12) stitches for the underarm using the backward loop method. Knit across front stitches. Place the next 40 (44, 48, 52, 56) sleeve stitches on a holder. Cast on 4 (6, 8, 10, 12) stitches for the underarm. Knit across remaining back stitches. (Total body stitches: 168, 188, 208, 228, 248 sts)

Body

Continue working in the round in Stockinette stitch, maintaining the bobble pattern on the front and back sections. Work even until the body measures 12 (13, 14, 15, 16) inches from the underarm, or desired length.

Switch to smaller circular needle (US Size 6) and Color A. Work in k2, p2 ribbing for 2 inches. Bind off loosely in pattern.

Sleeves

Place sleeve stitches from holder onto DPNs or a short circular needle (US Size 7). Pick up and knit 4 (6, 8, 10, 12) stitches from the underarm cast-on. Place a marker for the beginning of the round. (44, 50, 56, 62, 68 sts)

Work in Stockinette stitch in the round with Color A. Decrease 2 stitches every 6 rounds (k2tog, knit to last 2 stitches, ssk) until 30 (34, 38, 42, 46) stitches remain.

Work even until sleeve measures 16 (17, 18, 19, 20) inches from underarm, or desired length.

Switch to smaller DPNs (US Size 6) and Color A. Work in k2, p2 ribbing for 1.5 inches. Bind off loosely in pattern.

Finishing

Weave in all ends using a tapestry needle. Block the sweater to measurements, gently stretching to open up the bobble texture. Lay flat to dry on a towel or blocking mat.

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