A classic crew neck jumper for adults, with contrasting textured panels for a crisp, modern feel.
Construction
Knit in pieces from the bottom up, seamed, then picking up stitches to knit neckband in the round. Set-in sleeves.
Tension
22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch using 4.00mm needles.
Suitable Yarns
Shown in Whisper 8 ply. Most Bendigo Woollen Mills 8 ply yarns would suit this pattern. (Equivalent yarns: DK or Light Worsted).
Accessories
1 pair each 3.25mm and 4.00mm knitting needles and a 3.25mm circular needle, or size needles to give correct tension, 2 stitch-holders.
Difficulty Level (1 easy - 5 challenging)
2 out of 5 sheep. About Difficulty Ratings
Techniques you'll be employing
Increasing and decreasing, picking up stitches, knitting in the round (neckband), decreasing in pattern (K2tog for knit rows, P2tog for purl rows).
Fit & Related Yarn Requirements
| To fit chest |
cm |
95 |
105 |
115 |
125 |
135 |
145 |
| Finished chest |
cm |
105 |
115 |
125 |
135 |
145 |
155 |
| Body length |
cm |
65 |
66 |
67 |
68 |
69 |
70 |
| Sleeve length |
cm |
48 |
48 |
48 |
48 |
48 |
48 |
|
Qty x 200g balls |
Whisper 8 ply or equivalent 8 ply wool yarn |
4 |
5 |
5 |
6 |
6 |
7 |
Samples shown in:
Whisper 8 ply Cocoon and Moonbeam.