Women's jumper: free knitting pattern
SIZES
To fit: 81-86[91-97:102-107]cm (32-34[36-38:40-42]in)
Actual measurement: 104[126:148]cm (41 [49.5:58]in)
Length to back neck: 50[52:54]cm (19.75[20.5:21.25]in)
Sleeve length: 40cm (15.75in)
Figures in square brackets refer to larger sizes: where there is only one set of figures this applies to all sizes.
YOU WILL NEED
Rowan Wool Cotton DK 50% cotton, 50% wool (approx 113m per 50g)
9[10:11] x 50g balls 989 Ox Blood
1 pair each 3.75mm and 4mm needles
Stitch holder
Cable needle
Row counter
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average requirements and are approximate.
TENSION
22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over st st using 4mm needles.
1 patt rep meas 11cm x 4cm.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to obtain correct tension.
ABBREVIATIONS
C4F = slip next 2 sts to cable needle and hold at front, k2 then k2 from cable needle.
sk2po = slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over.
kfb = knit into front and back of next stitch.
PATTERN NOTES
When working the raglan shaping make sure you work the decreases in pattern. Only work the yrn if working ssk/k2tog in patt, do NOT work yrn if the ssk or k2tog forms the raglan decrease at either end of the row.
BACK
With 3.75mm needles cast on 114[138:162] sts. Knit 5 rows.
Change to 4mm needles and work in Lace Patt as folls:
Row 1 (RS): K1, (*yrn, ssk, k4, k2tog) twice, yrn*, p2, k4, p2, rep from * 4[5:6] times, rep from * to *, k1.
Row 2 (WS): P16, (k2, p4, k2, p15) 4[5:6] times, p1.
Row 3: K1, (*yrn, ssk, k3, k2tog, yrn, p1, yrn, ssk, k3, k2tog, yrn*, p2, C4F, p2) 4[5:6] times, work from * to *, k1.
Row 4: P16, (k2, p4, k2, p15) 4[5:6] times, p1.
Row 5: K1, (*yrn, ssk, k2, k2tog, yrn, p3, yrn, ssk, k2, k2tog, yrn*, p2, k4, p2) 4[5:6] times, work from * to *, k1.
Row 6: P1, (p5, k5, p5, k2, p4, k2) 4[5:6] times, p5, k5, p6.
Row 7: K1, (*yrn, ssk, k1, k2tog, yrn, k1, yrn, p3tog, yrn, k1, yrn, ssk, k1, k2tog, yrn*, p2, k4, p2) 4[5:6] times, rep from * to *, k1.
Row 8: P8, (kfb, p7, k2, p4, k2, p7) 4[5:6] times, kfb, p8.
Row 9: K1, (*yrn, ssk, k2tog, yrn, k8, yrn, ssk, k2tog, yrn*, p2, C4F, p2) 4[5:6] times, rep from * to *, k1.
Row 10: P17, (k2, p4, k2, p16) 4[5:6] times, p1.
Row 11: K1, (*yrn, sk2po, yrn, k10, yrn, k3tog, yrn*, p2, k4, p2) 4[5:6] times, rep from * to *, k1.
Row 12: As Row 10.
These 12 rows form Chevron Lace Pattern.
Cont in patt until work meas 22[23:24]cm (8.75[9:9.5]in) ending on a WS row.
Shape raglan
Cast off 3[3:4] sts in patt at beg of next 2 rows.
Next row (RS): K1, skpo, patt to last 2 sts, k2tog, k1.
Patt 1 row.
Rep last 2 rows until 39[51:61] sts rem.
(Check lace decreases are accurate by counting p sts on WS when shaping over Lace Chevron Pattern.)
Leave these sts on a holder until required for Neckband.
FRONT
Work as given for Back until work meas 44[46:48]cm (17.25[18:19]in) from cast-on edge ending on a WS row.
Sl next 26[28:30] sts onto st holder until required for left Front neck, cast off central sts. 26[28:30] sts.
Cont to dec on raglan edge as for Back but at same time dec 1 st at neck edge on next 10 rows and every alt row until 3[4:5] sts rem.
Leave on a safety pin until required for Neckband. Ensure front raglan seam matches back raglan seam.
Rejoin yarn to rem sts and work left front neck to match.
SLEEVES
Using size 3.75mm needles cast on 50[62:74] sts. Knit 5 rows.
Change to 4mm needles and work in Patt as folls:
Size 1 only
Row 1 (RS): K3, p2, *(yrn, ssk, k4, k2tog) twice, yrn, p2, k4, p2, rep from * once more, (yrn, ssk, k4, k2tog) twice, yrn, p2, k3.
Size 2 only
Row 1 (RS): K3, p2, k4, p2, *(yrn, ssk, k4, k2tog) twice, yrn, p2, k4, p2, rep from to * once more, k3.
Size 3 only
Row 1 (RS): K1, yrn, ssk, k4, k2tog, p2, k4, p2, *(yrn, ssk, k4, k2tog) twice, yrn, p2, k4, p2, rep from to * once more, (yrn, ssk, k4, k2tog) twice, yrn, p1.
This row sets position of patt.
(Note that Cable Panel runs up centre of Sleeve.)
Cont in patt inc 1 st at each end of 5th row and every foll 6th row until there are 76[86:96] sts, cont until work meas 40cm (15.75in) from cast-on edge, ending on a WS row and working extra sts in patt as they occur.
Shape raglan
Cast off 3[3:4] sts at beg of next 2 rows.
Dec 1 st at each end of next row and every foll alt row as for Back until Sleeve seam matches Sleeve seam on Back and Front.
Leave rem sts on a holder until required for Neckband.
NECKBAND
Press work gently on WS with a steam iron.
Join 3 raglan seams leaving right Back seam open. With RS of work facing and 3.75mm needles pick up and k111 [126:141] sts evenly from top of work. Knit 5 rows.
Cast off all sts.
TO FINISH OFF
Join rem back shoulder seam.
Join Sleeve and side seams.
