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Trifle Jumper

Trifle Jumper

$6.50Price
PDF Pattern includes:
Pattern Chart
Written explanation
Photo reference
Video link for technique

Difficulty:  Intermediate 
 
The initial idea behind trifle jumper is to utilize the awkward amount of leftover yarn. They are more or less about the same yarn weight. The design of this oversized garment is inspired by dessert, trifle. It features textured stripes, boxy & baggy body, cowl collar and wrist length wide sleeves.
 
Trifle jumper is worked from top down in mixed pattern stitch in one piece.
 
SIZES
0 (1) 2 (3) 4
 
MEASUREMENTS 
Bust Circumference: 
120 (129) 140 (151) 162 cm [47.2 (50.8) 55.1 (59.4) 63.8 inches] 
Length (measured from mid-back without collar): 
58 (58) 64 (68) 68 cm [22.8 (22.8) 25.2 (26.8) 28.6inches]
 
SUGGESTED NEEDLES 
7 mm [US 10.75] circular needles (40, 80 or 100 cm [16, 32 or 40 inches] )
6 mm [US 10] circular needles (40, 80 or 100 cm [16, 32 or 40 inches] )
5.5 mm [US 9] circular needles (40, 80 or 100 cm [16, 32 or 40 inches] )
OR required needle size to obtain gauge
 
KNITTING DENSITY
In mixed pattern stitch (mostly stockinette stitch) using 7 mm [US 10.75] needles
11 sts x 20 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] 
In garter stitch using 6 mm [US 10] needles
12 sts x 28 rounds = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]
 
SIZE GUIDE
The jumper is intended for a roomy and loose fitting with approx. 20-35 cm [7.9-13.8 inches] of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be about 20-35 cm [7.9-13.8 inches] larger in circumference than your bust measurement. 
For which size to choose can be varies from person to person. It would be a good idea to measure some of your favorite fitting sweaters 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 41 cm [16.1 inches] positive ease.
 
YARN OPTIONS
1 strand of any Aran (10 ply) to Bulky (12 ply) yarn would be a good choice.
 
Pattern Stripe Version Materials:
Navy Bouclé
50 (50) 50 (100) 100 gr.        
Rowan, Soft bouclé    50 gr. / 100 m - Col. 606
White Bouclé
150 (150) 180 (210) 210 gr.        
Daruma, Loop.   30 gr. / 43 m - Col. 01
Brown Bouclé
200 (200) 200 (300) 300 gr.        
Woolfolk, Flette Bulky.   100 gr. / 120 m - Col. FB08
Grey Bouclé
50 (50) 50 (100) 100 gr.        
Rowan, Soft bouclé    50 gr. / 100 m - Col. 605
Plain White
100 (100) 100 (100) 100 gr.        
Wooldreamers, Manchelopis 2 ply    100 gr. / 230 m - Blanco
Plain Grey
150 (150) 200 (200) 200 gr.        
Knitting for Olive, Soft Merino.   50 gr. / 125 m - Charcoal Gray
Pair with
50 (50) 100 (100) 100 gr.        
Knitting for Olive, Merino.   50 gr. / 250 m - Racoon
 
One Color Version Material:
EST. 1050 (1150) 1400 (1700) 1800 m 
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