Meet the perfect men's jumper, sure to become a fast favourite! A classic fit raglan jumper with subtle stitch pattern and thoughtful details to keep the maker interested and the wearer looking stylish.
The Bellwether Jumper is knit in pieces from the bottom up and seamed. It has an all over, subtle 4 row stitch pattern. This design features patterned fashioning in the raglan shaping. Intermediate skills required to work the neck and raglan shaping in stitch pattern. Model wears size M.
Skill Level: Intermediate Knitting
MEASUREMENTS
Size: S M L XL XXL
To Fit Chest cm 95 105 115 125 135
Actual Size (approx) cm 105 115 125 135 145
Length (approx) cm 65 66 67 68 69
Sleeve Length (approx) cm 48 48 48 48 48
YARN:
CLECKHEATON 50g balls
Colourway 1 Quantity (1848 Sepia) 17 19 21 23 25
Colourway 2 Quantity (1847 Lakeside Blue) 17 19 21 23 25
NOTE – If sleeve length is altered, yarn quantity may need to be adjusted.
Use only the yarn specified. Other yarns are likely to produce different results. Quantities are
approximate as they can vary between knitters. Ensure all yarn is from the same dye lot.
NEEDLES AND EXTRAS
• 1 pair each 3.25mm (UK 10) and 4mm (UK 8) knitting needles, and a 3.25mm
circular knitting needle (40cm long) or size needed to give correct tension.
• 4 stitch-holders.
• wool needle for sewing seams.
TENSION
25 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over patt (slightly stretched), using 4mm needles.
To work a tension square, using 4mm needles, cast on 38 sts.
Work 44 rows patt as for Back.
Cast off loosely.
Check your tension carefully.
If fewer sts to 10cm use smaller needles, if more sts use larger needles.
