We now offer handy kits of this pattern. All kits include enough yarn to make this splendid jumper along with the pattern, a limited edition button badge and a fab project bag to keep it all safe. Happy knitting!
The Vellamo Jumper pattern is designed by our very own Francesca Hughes. Click here if you’d like to buy just the pattern, without the yarn.
Yarn
Shade A: Flax (mustard); 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) skeins
Shade B: Barley (fawn); 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins
Shade C: Woad (blue); 1 skein for all sizes
Yarn quantities in kits will make chosen size.
Sizing
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Bust (Actual): 71 (78.5, 86, 94, 101.5, 109.5, 117, 125) cm / 27 ¾ (31, 34, 37 ¼, 40, 43, 46, 49)”
– to be worn with 0 -5 cm / 2” positive ease.
Armhole to Hem: 25.5 (25.5, 25.5, 25.5, 25.5, 29, 29, 29) cm / 10, (10, 10, 10, 10, 11 ½, 11 ½, 11 ½)”
– Length can be added by working further repeats but make sure to allow enough yarn.
Armhole Depth: 16.5 (16.5, 16.5, 16.5, 16.5, 19.5, 19.5, 19.5) cm / 6 ½ (6 ½, 6 ½, 6 ½, 6 ½, 7 ¾, 7 ¾, 7 ¾)”
Neck (after Neckband): 14.5 (15, 15, 17, 19, 20, 20, 20) cm / 5 ¾ (6, 6, 6 ¾, 7 ½, 7 ¾, 7 ¾, 7 ¾)”
Upper Arm Circ: 27 (27, 27, 28.5, 33, 37, 38.5, 41.5) cm / 10 ¾ (10 ¾, 10 ¾, 11 ¼, 13, 14 ½, 15 ¼, 16 ¼)”
Sleeve Length: 42 (42, 42, 43, 43, 44.5, 45, 45) cm / 16 ½ (16 ½, 16 ½, 17, 17, 17 ½, 17 ¾, 17 ¾)”
Gauge
29 sts x 40 rows = 4” / 10 cm over main pattern on 3.25 mm needles after blocking
28.5 sts x 48 rows = 4” / 10 cm over garter st on 3.25 mm needles after blocking
Needles & Notions
3 mm (US 2.5) knitting needles / 3.25 mm (US 3) knitting needles / 3 mm (US 2.5) circular needle, 40 cm (16”) for neckband
2 stitch markers, 2 stitch holders or scrap yarn