The Francesca Jumper - Women's Knitting Pattern | PT 8730

Knit a classic set-in sleeve jumper in a plush combination of Lilt and Whisper 8 ply.

Construction

Knit with two strands of yarn held together throughout. Knit in pieces from the bottom up, seamed, then picking up stitches to knit neckband in the round. Crew Neck with set-in sleeves. 

Tension

19 sts and 24 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch using 5.00mm needles and one strand each of Lilt and Whisper held together.

Suitable Yarns

This pattern has been written for a combination of Whisper 8 ply & Lilt held together. Other combinations of yarn may be used that can meet the same gauge, but the outcome will vary.

Accessories

1 pair each 4.00mm and 5.00mm knitting needles and a 4.00mm circular needle for neckband, 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

Holding two yarns together. Increasing and decreasing, picking up stitches, knitting in the round (neckband), M1 (make one) increasing.

Fit & Related Yarn Requirements

To fit chest size	cm	80	90	100	110	120	130	140	150	160	170
Finished chest size	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 25g balls	Lilt	5	6	7	7	8	9	9	10	11	12
Qty x 200g balls	Whisper 8 ply or equivalent	3	4	4	4	5	5	5	6	6	7

Photographed in Whisper 8 ply Scarlet & Lilt Carmine.