DESCRIPTION
The MARTA Jumper is a short, boxy pullover that is knit top down in one piece.
The stitches for the neck are cast on with a crochet needle to ensure a stable and aesthetically pleasing neckline. The yoke and the increases start out in rows (to account for the short row shaping along the neck). Later, the increases are worked in the round.
Once the yoke is finished, front and back are worked separately up to the armholes where they are joined again to finish the rest of the pullover in the round.
The stitches for the sleeves are picked up around the armhole and the sleeves are then knit in the round.
This very detailed 12-page pattern includes a technical drawing for the short rows and detailed schematics with all necessary measurements as well as a blank one for you to use for notes and calculations.
Fit 1 2 3 – loose
Difficulty 1 2 3 – easy (some added difficulty because of the short row shaping when working the shoulder increases)
This pattern is available in english and german for €6.90 EUR (Ravelry)
TECHNIQUES
Crochet cast-on
Knits and purls, decreases, bind-off
Right- and left-leaning increases on both the right and wrong side
German Short Rows
Picking up stitches (sleeves)
Video recommendations and photos for step 1
Sizes
XS (32/34) S (36/38) M (40/42) L (44/46) XL (48/50) XXL (52)
All numbers in the schematics (Annex 1) and in the pattern refer to sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL)
To fit actual bust measurement of 74-82 (82-90) 90-98 (98-107) 107-119 (119-131) cm
Measurements of finished garment
Bust circumference 102 (110) 120 (128) 138 (150) cm; positive ease approx. 24-25 cm
Sleeve circumference 41 (42) 45 (47) 50 (54) cm; positive ease approx. 15 cm
Neck width 26 (26) 28 (28) 30 (30) cm
Jumper width 51 (55) 60 (64) 69 (75) cm
Sleeve width 19.5 (20) 21.5 (22.5) 24 (26) cm
Sleeve length (including ribbing) 36.5 cm
Total length (from the shoulder, including ribbing) 56 (58) 60.5 (63) 66.5 (70,5) cm
The model in the picture measures 164 cm and is wearing size S at a bust circumference of 85 cm.
For notes and calculations there is a blank schematic (Annex 2) for you to use.
PATTERN
Basic pattern: stockinette (knit on the right side, purl on the wrong side), knit all stitches when working in the round
GAUGE
Using 4 threads and 10 mm needles and basic pattern: 10 x 10 cm = 10 stitches x 12 rows
NEEDLES
Circular needle 8 mm for cast-on and ribbing, 9 mm for the first row and the short rows, 10 mm for basic pattern:
Short circulars (10 cm) 8, 9 and 10 mm, with a 20-35 cm cable
Long circulars (13 cm) 8 and 10 mm, with a 80-100 cm cable
NOTIONS
A total of 8 stitch markers suitable for 10 mm needles:
- 4 in color 1 – to mark shoulder increases
- 4 in color 2 – to mark shoulder stitches
2 closing stitch markers to mark single stitches
Crochet hook 4-5 mm for the cast-on
Extra cables or waste yarn to put stitches on hold
Darning needle
MATERIAL
Suggested yarn: Silky Kid by Kremke Soul Wool (72% Mohair, 28% Silk) 210m/25g
Alternative yarns with similar yardage :
- Silkhair by Lana Grossa (70% Mohair (Superkid), 30% Silk, 210m/25g)
- Kid Silk Haze by Rowan (70 % Mohair, 30 % Silk, 210m/25g)
- Tilia by Filcolana (70% Kid-Mohair und 30% Silk, 210m/25g)
- Brushed Lace by Mohair By Canard (72% Kidmohair, 28% Silk, 210m/25g)
- Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn (57% Kidmohair, 15% Wool and 28% Silk, 212m/25g)
- Silk Mohair by Isager Yarn (75 % Super Kid Mohair, 25 % Silk, 212/25g)
Mohair-free alternative:
Midnatssol by Camarose (54 % Alpaca, 36 % Tencel, 10 % Wool, 200m/25g)
Plan to use an extra skein because of the shorter yardage!
AMOUNTS
Main color (here: Heide 256)
Size XS and S: 150 g, 6 balls, 1,260 m
Size M: 175 g, 7 balls, 1,470 m
Size L 200 g, 8 balls, 1,680 m
Size XL: 225 g, 9 balls, 1,890 m
Size XL: 250 g, 10 balls, 2,100 m
Contrast color (here: mustard 097)
Size XS: 50 g, 2 balls, 420 m
Size S: 50-75 g, 2-3 balls, 420-630 m
Size M to XXL 75 g, 3 balls, 630 m
If using a single color:
200 g, 8 balls, 1,680 m (200 g, 8-9 balls, 1,680-1,890 m) 225 g, 9 balls, 1,890 m (250g, 10 balls, 2,100 m) 275 g, 11 balls, 2,310 m (325 g, 13 balls, 2,730 m)
Note: The jumper is knit using 4 strands. You can start by using 4 balls at the same time. When using 2 balls, pull the yarn from the inside and the outside of each ball. Depending on your size you might end up with 1 ball, which then has to be rewound for you to be able to work with 4 strands. Alternatively, you could buy an extra ball.
This pattern is available in english and german for €6.90 EUR (Ravelry)
