PT 8662 Garter Stripe Jumper - Knitting Pattern

A straightforward but stunning crew neck jumper for adults, featuring a bold garter stripe pattern that adds texture and interest.

Construction

Knit in pieces from the bottom up, seamed, then picking up stitches to knit neckband in the round. Drop shoulders.

Tension

22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over Garter Stripe pattern (5 rows garter stitch, 15 rows stocking stitch) using 4.00mm needles.

Suitable Yarns

Shown in Whisper 8 ply and Luxury 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 size	cm	80	90	100	110	120	130	140	150	160	170
Finished chest	cm	90	100	110	120	130	140	150	160	170	180
Body length	cm	64	65	66	67	68	69	70	71	72	73
Sleeve length	cm	46	46	46	46	46	46	46	46	46	46
Qty x 200g	Whisper 8 ply	4	4	5	5	5	6	6	7	7	8

 

Photographed in Whisper 8 ply Mocha Mousse & Baltic, Luxury 8 ply Orange Creme and Soft Blush. (For this variation, less than one ball of Soft Blush was used for the contrasting stripes).