Spots and Stripes Jumper Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Jo Allport
Needle Size

US 4 / 3.5mm, US 6 / 4.0mm
Needle Type

Straight, Circular
Techniques

Cables, knit, Purl

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Learn rib and cable techniques with Jo Allport’s textured jumper knitting pattern.

Use simple textured techniques to great effect with this striking sweater. Left and right-leaning cables are arranged to make raised dots, while the uneven rib creates vertical stripes. The front, back and sleeves are worked on straight needles to the armholes and then joined to work the yoke in the round. There’s plenty of ease for each size, making it a comfy and cosy garment for wearing at home or around town.

Sizing

MEASUREMENTS & SIZES
Dress size (approx): 8 (10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26)
To fit chest (cm): 81 (86, 91, 97, 102, 107, 112, 117, 122, 127)
Actual chest (cm): 94 (99, 106, 111, 117, 123, 129, 136, 141, 146)
Length to shoulder (cm): 55 (56, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 62)
Underarm sleeve length (cm): 43 (46, 46, 46, 46, 47, 47, 48, 48, 48)

What you need

Yarn: Rico Essentials Merino DK, shade 22 Ivory [substituted shade], 13 (13, 14, 14, 15, 16, 16, 17, 17, 18) 50g balls
Needles: 3.5mm, 4mm, both straight and circular
Stitch holders
Stitch markers
Cable needle
Tapestry needle

Meet the designer

Jo Allport is an extremely talented designer who can turn her hand to almost anything from glorious garment knitting patterns to accessories and homewares. If you enjoyed making this pattern, why not make Jo's casual eyelet sweater next?

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