Wearing Jumper
The next pattern in the series of designs featured in the book, Langsoond, A Shetland Yarn: 10 Modern Knitting Patterns Inspired by my Island Life is the Wearing Jumper.
The Wearing Jumper, as the name suggests, is a very wearable garment, suitable for everyday use. It is often desirable to have an item of clothing that is easy to pull on and off as required, as well as being a comfortable shape to wear and work in, and this jumper fits those criteria.
The length of the body is designed so the hem sits on the mid-hip; you can work the body straight or work the optional waist shaping to give a very gentle shape to the garment.
The body and sleeves are knitted separately in the round, then joined to work the yoke. Decreases are made to create the raglan shaping – to give a snug fit around the shoulders, the slope of each ‘seam’ is shaped rather than being straight.
The jumper is designed to be worn with slight negative or minimal ease, depending on your preference. Here I am wearing a size 2 with waist shaping and 4cm (1.5in) negative ease but it works equally as well when worn with 10-15cm (4-6in) positive ease.
The pattern is in 9 sizes, to fit bust approx 74cm (29.25in) up to 167cm (65.75in). When choosing your size, I would recommend going with the finished bust circumference and comparing this with a cardigan or jumper you already own you have so will get an idea of fit.
Sizes
To fit chest:
74 (85, 100, 113, 124)(134.5, 145.5, 145.5, 156.5) cm
29.25 (33.5, 39.5, 44.5, 48.75)(53, 57.25, 61.5, 65.75) in
Finished chest circumference:
69 (80, 95, 108, 119)(129.5, 140.5, 151.5, 162) cm
27.25 (31.5, 37.5, 42.5, 46.75)(51, 55.25, 59.5, 63.75) in
Waist circumference:
62.5 (73.5, 88.5, 101.5, 112.5)(123, 134, 145, 155.5) cm
24.75 (29, 35, 40, 44.25)(48.5, 52.75, 57, 61.25) in
Yoke depth:
19.5 (20.5, 22, 24, 25.5)(27, 28, 29.5, 30.5) cm
7.75 (8, 8.75, 9.25, 10)(10.75, 11, 11.75, 12) in
Top sleeve circumference:
26 (27, 31.5, 34.5, 37)(40, 42, 45.5, 48.5) cm
10.25 (10.75, 12.25, 13.5, 14.5)(15.75, 16.5, 18, 19.25) in
Cuff circumference:
21.5 (24, 26, 26, 28)(28, 30.5, 30.5, 32.5) cm
8.5 (9.25, 10.25, 10.25, 11)(11, 12, 12, 12.75) in
Sleeve length:
43 (43, 42, 41, 41)(40, 40, 39, 39) cm
17 (17, 16.5, 16.25, 16.25)(15.75, 15.75, 15.25, 15.25) in
Neck circumference
49.5 (52, 54, 58.5, 60.5)(65, 65, 67, 69) cm
19.5 (20.5, 21.25, 23, 23.75)(25.5, 25.5, 26.5, 27.25) in
Yarn
Langsoond Double Knitting (100% Shetland wool, 220m (238yds)/100g skein)
Shade Keksie; 3 (4, 5, 5, 6)(7, 7, 8, 9) skeins
Actual amount used:
648 (761, 924, 1085, 1219)(1356, 1505, 1653, 1793) m
709 (833, 1011, 1187, 1333)(1483, 1646, 1808, 1961) yds
Gauge
18.5 sts and 24 rounds to 10cm over stocking stitch in the round after blocking.
Please check your tension carefully and adjust your needle size accordingly.
This sample was worked using size 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) needles for the body and sleeves, and 4.0mm (UK 8/US 6) needles for the rib.
Needles & Notions
Circular needles, length 60cm (24in) or longer, in size required to match gauge, for body
Circular needles, length 60cm (24in) or longer, 0.5mm smaller than gauge needles, for rib
(optional) Sets of DPNs or needles for working small circumferences, in size required to match gauge for neck and sleeves, and in smaller size for rib
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Waste yarn or stitch holders
I have made up yarn packs to make it easier to purchase the yarn – please note the pattern is not in the pack, and you need to purchase the book separately.
The pattern is currently only available as part of the book collection, hardcopies of the book with a complimentary download code and e-book versions are available, yarn packs are also available in the online shop which provides you with all the yarn to need to knit for chosen size.
Enjoy the Wearing Jumper!
