Knot Jumper
PDF Pattern includes:
Written explanation
Photo reference
Video link for technique
Difficulty: Advanced / Challenge
Knot jumper is an oversized knitwear designer for a cozy snuggle with style. This eye catching garment features playful 3d cables, folded ribbing collar, 3d armhole seams and integrated double knitting trims.
Knot jumper is worked from top down in mixed cable stitches in one piece.
SIZES
1 (2) 3 (4)
GARMENT MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference:
112 (122) 132 (142) cm [44 (48) 52 (56) inches]
Overall Length (back collar top edge to bottom trim edge):
58 (60) 64 (66) cm [22.8 (23.6) 25.2 (26) inches]
SUGGESTED NEEDLES
5 mm [US 8] circular needles ( 60 cm [ 24 inches] )
5.5 mm [US 9] circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm [ 32 or 40 inches] )
6 mm [US 10] circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm [ 32 or 40 inches] )
OR required needle size to obtain gauge
5.5 mm [US 9] double-pointed needles (15 cm [6 inches] )
KNITTING DENSITY
In knot cable stitch using 6 mm [US 10] needles
18 sts x 21 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]
SIZE GUIDE
The jumper is intended for a loose fit with approx. 20-25 cm [8-9.8 inches] of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be about 20-25 cm [8-9.8 inches] larger in circumference than your bust measurement depends on preference.
For which size to choose can be varies from person to person. It would be a good idea to measure some of your favorite OVERSIZED fitting clothes to help you find out how much positive ease you tend to like. Then, pick the size accordingly.
Photo demonstrates a typical XS/S with bust circumference (or around your widest part of your upper body) of 88 cm [34.6 inches] wearing a size 1. The look is going for a 24 cm [9.4 inches] positive ease.
SUGGESTED MATERIALS
600 (700) 800 (900) gr.
Hobbii, Upcycled Alpaca Blend, 100 gr. / 200 m - color 01
Together with
150 (175) 200 (225) gr.
Friends, Kid Silk, 25 gr. / 200 m - color 05
Knit the jumper with 1 strand of alpaca blend holding together with 1 strand of kid silk.
Yarn Alternatives
1 strand of any worsted (10 ply) yarn pair with 1 strand of lace (2 ply) to light fingering (3 ply) yarn