For this pattern I used:
Yarn & Amounts: 1(1:2:2:2) 100g hanks of WYS Bluefaced Leicester DK – Undyed (100% British BlueFaced Leicester Wool, 225m/246yds per 100g) in shade A (01 Natural Ecru), shade B (02 Natural Light Brown) and shade C (03 Natural Brown).
Metres for each shade: 220(220:360:400:440)m.
My Alternative Yarn Suggestions & Amounts: WYS Illustrious Naturals DK 1(1:2:2:2) 100g hanks each of three shades or Mohair Tweed 2(2:3:4:4) 50 balls each of three shades.
Needles: 3.75mm and 4mm.
Tension: 20 stitches and 38 rows to 10cm/4ins square over ridge striped pattern using 4mm needles.
Measurements:
To Fit Age (suggested) |
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| 1-2 | 3-4 | 5-6 | 7-8 | 9-10 | years |
Actual Chest Measurement |
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| 78 | 82 | 86 | 90 | 94 | cms |
| 30¾ | 32¼ | 33¾ | 35½ | 37 | ins |
Length (from shoulder) |
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| 32 | 34 | 38 | 42 | 44 | cms |
| 12½ | 13¼ | 14¾ | 16½ | 17½ | ins |
Sleeve Length |
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| 18 | 22 | 26 | 30 | 38 | cms |
| 7 | 8¾ | 10¼ | 11¾ | 14¾ | ins |
My design idea and advice: This simple striped jumper really puts the jump in jumper! The ridges seem to bounce up and down as.. I imagine…the young wearer jumps about in piles of autumn leaves. There are a few things to keep in mind when knitting this: when measuring the length, don’t stretch it too much…but do bear in mind it will drop a little after washing. Also this garment is designed to be very oversized.
Click on the following links for my How To videos that may help with this pattern: Picking Up Stitches
