Folk Jumper

Color, fun and self-expression are the foundation of this striking, yet super wearable jumper. With simple granny squares around the neckline and an interesting stitch pattern throughout the body, it will keep you entertained from beginning to end. The pullover can be made cropped or as long as desired.

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This pattern is available in English and Spanish, Portuguese and French. / Este patrón está disponible en español.

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.