Folk Jumper

Pattern Information

Sizes + Measurements

These are the finished garment measurements:

• Bust¹: 78.5 (88.5, 98, 108, 117) (127.5, 137.5, 147.5, 158) cm / 31 (35, 38.5, 42.5, 46) (50, 54, 58, 62) in
• Upper Arm Circumference²: 26 (28, 30, 32, 36) (40, 44, 48, 48) cm /10¼ (11, 11¾, 12½, 14¼) (15¾, 17¼, 19, 19) in
• Neck width/depth: 13 cm / 5 in
• Cuff: Adjustable
• Sleeve Length from underarm²: 43 cm / 17 in
• Body Length from shoulders²: 45 cm / 17¾ in for a cropped jumper

Body length, and sleeve circumference and length are adjustable to taste.

To be worn with 4 – 8 cm/2-4 in of positive ease

Materials

YARN: Fingering weight yarn (size 1, 4 ply, sock yarn).

1140 (1270, 1400, 1530, 1670) (1830, 1980, 2130, 2250) m / 1240 (1390, 1530, 1670, 1830) (2000, 2160, 2330, 2450) yrds of Yarn A, 120m / 130 yrds of Yarn B and about 20m / 22 yrds each of Yarns C, D, E and F.

Amounts are approximate for a cropped jumper with long sleeves.

Sample used King Cole, Merino Blend 4Ply (100% Superwash Wool, 50g, 180 m /197 yds) in colors Black (A), Cranberry (B), Petrol (C), Blackcurrant (D), Mustard (E), Grass (F).

HOOKS: 3.5 mm or size needed to meet gauge.

NOTIONS: tapestry needle.

Alternative Yarns

Any fingering weight yarn will work, but here are some I love and recommend:

• DMC Natura, Just Cotton (100% Cotton)
• Cascade Heritage, Solids (75% Merino Wool, 25% Nylon)
• Sirdar, Country Classic 4 Ply (50% Merino Wool, 50% Acrylic)
• Knit Picks, Twill (100% Fine Superwash Merino Wool)
• MillaMia, Naturally Baby Soft (50% Cotton, 50% Soy)

Skill level: Easy

GAUGE

26 sts x 11 rows of patt = 10 cm x 10 cm / 4 x 4 in worked with a 3.5 mm hook after blocking.

Patt being → ch multiples of 4+2.

Row 1: ch2 (doesn’t count as st), dc across, turn.

Row 2: ch2, dc1, dc2 in between first and second st, sk4sts, *dc4 in between sts, sk4sts, rep from * to last st, dc2 between penultimate and last st, dc1 in last st, turn.

Row 3: ch2, dc1FLO in each st across, turn.

Rep Rows 2 and 3.

**Gauge swatches should be blocked and at least 15×15 cm / 6 x 6 in for better results.