This pattern can also be found in my book Fast and Fabulous Knits: 18 Speedy Sweater and Top Patterns for Busy Knitters, which can be purchased via this link: https://www.jaimecreates.me/book/pre-order.
Construction
This jumper is worked mostly flat in stockinette stitch from the bottom up. You will first work the back panel flat, followed by the front panel. The vertical stripes are worked using the Intarsia technique. You will join the shoulder seams to create the neck hole using the Three Needle Bind Off method. To create the armholes, you will use a variation of the Horizontal Mattress stitch to seam the left side together. The bottom ribbing is worked separately and is then seamed to the body. You will then use the variation of the Horizontal Mattress stitch to seam the right side of the body. The neck trim and sleeves are worked in the round by picking up stitches along the neck hole/armhole edges. To avoid weaving in so many ends, follow the instructions for the Weavin’ Stephen technique to learn how to weave in ends as you go. Follow the instructions for Jogless Stripes to avoid jogs when knitting your stripes in the round while making the sleeves.
Skill Level
Intermediate
Sizing
XS (S, M, L, XL) (XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Finished bust: 30.8 (34.6, 38.6, 42.6, 46.4) (50.4, 54.4, 58.2, 63)” / 78 (88, 98, 108, 118) (128, 138, 148, 160) cm, blocked.
Recommended ease: This jumper is designed with approximately 0.8–2.8 inches / 2–7 cm of positive ease.
Sample shown is knit in Size S.
Full sizing chart is included in the pattern.
Yarn
Bulky weight, Wool and Works, Merino Chunky (100% Superwash Merino), 110 yds (100 m) per 100-g skein, shown in Rose (Color A), Burst (Color B), Apricot (Color C) and Glacier (Color D) colorways.
Any bulky weight yarn can be used for this pattern as long as it matches gauge. A good substitute would be Wool and the Gang, Alpachino Merino or Drops, Andes.
Yardage/Meterage
Yarn estimates are approximate and refer specifically to the recommended yarn.
2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (3, 4, 4, 4) skein(s) of Color A
2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (3, 4, 4, 4) skein(s) of Color B
2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (3, 3, 4, 4) skein(s) of Color C
1 (1, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) of Color D
Needles
For body: US 10.5* (7 mm) straight needles or 24- to 32-inch (60- to 80-cm) circular needle
For sleeves: US 10.5* (7 mm) 24- to 32-inch (60- to 80-cm) circular needle
For bottom ribbing: US 8 (5 mm) straight needles or 24- to 32-inch (60- to 80-cm) circular needle
For neckline and sleeve cuffs: US 8 (5 mm) 24-inch (60-cm) circular needle
* There is no direct US equivalent to 7 mm needles; US 10.5 (6.5 mm) is the closest size