Weekend Jumper in Muhu DK/8ply

Description

The Weekend Jumper is an intermediate-level knitting project designed using Chaska Muhu DK/8ply yarn. This cozy and versatile jumper is perfect for casual wear, offering a relaxed fit and comfortable style. It features raglan sleeves, a simple neckline, and is perfect for everyday use.

Tension

22 stitches and 29 rows to 10 cm over stocking stitch, using 4.00mm needles.

Size

Materials and Measurements

Note: Quantities are approximate as they vary between knitters.

Needle Sizes

• 3.25mm and 4.00mm knitting needles.
• 3.25mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) or circular needles with a 60 cm cord for the neckline.
• Stitch holders and tapestry needle.

Instructions Overview

• Back: Cast on and work in stocking stitch until the armhole shaping.  Decrease stitches for armhole shaping.
• Front: The front is worked similarly to the back with neckline shaping. The neckline is shaped using decreases.
• Sleeves: The sleeves are knit flat, increasing at regular intervals to create the desired shape. Decrease for sleeve cap shaping.
• Neckband: After the body and sleeves are finished, stitches are picked up around the neckline and worked in the round to form the neckband.

Stitch Patterns

• Stocking Stitch (St st):
  • Knit on the right side, purl on the wrong side.

Finishing

• Seams: Use a three-needle bind-off for the shoulder seams or another preferred method. Sew the sleeves into place and join the side and sleeve seams using mattress stitch.
• Blocking: Block the jumper to the specified measurements for a neat and finished look.

Designer

Naturally

Yarn Size

DK/8ply

Recommended Yarn

Notions

Tapestry needle, stitch holders​