Coleen Women's Textured Sleeve Jumper By Sarah Hatton in West Yorkshire Spinners - WYS1000271 - Downloadable PDF

Coleen Women's Textured Sleeve Jumper by Sarah Hatton – Pattern Summary

The Coleen Women's Textured Sleeve Jumper is an original knitwear design by Sarah Hatton, published as a downloadable PDF pattern. This is a women's pullover jumper distinguished by its textured sleeves, which provide visual interest and tactile contrast against a classic stocking stitch body. The design is rated intermediate in difficulty, making it an excellent project for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping and are ready to explore simple stitch patterning worked from a chart.

What Is Being Made

The finished garment is a women's fitted-to-relaxed pullover jumper with set-in or shaped sleeves featuring a distinctive textured stitch pattern. The body is worked in smooth stocking stitch, while the sleeves introduce a contrasting texture, creating a sophisticated, contemporary look. The jumper is available in nine sizes, fitting chest measurements from 71/76 cm (28/30 in) up to 152/158 cm (60/62 in), with actual finished bust measurements ranging from 84 cm (33 in) to 165 cm (65 in). Full length ranges from 58 cm to 74 cm depending on size, and sleeve length ranges from 43 cm to 49 cm, ensuring a well-proportioned fit across the size range.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for West Yorkshire Spinners – The Croft DK in the colourway Bressay (1150). This is a DK weight yarn, known for its smooth, round construction and excellent stitch definition — qualities that make it particularly well suited to showcasing both the clean lines of stocking stitch and the detail of textured patterning. Depending on size, the pattern requires between 4 and 9 x 100g balls of yarn, making it a manageable and relatively economical project even in the larger sizes.

Needles and Equipment

• 3.25mm (UK10 / US3) knitting needles — used for ribbing and edging sections
• 4mm (UK8 / US6) knitting needles — used for the main body and sleeves
• Two stitch holders — used to hold stitches during neckline shaping

Tension

The stated tension is 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm, measured over stocking stitch using 4mm needles. Achieving the correct tension is described as essential to ensure the garment knits up to the correct dimensions, particularly given the wide range of sizes available. Knitters are encouraged to swatch and adjust needle size as needed before beginning the project.

Techniques and Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch — the primary stitch used for the body of the jumper, worked by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side
• Textured stitch pattern — used on the sleeves to create surface interest; this is worked from a chart, adding a layer of visual complexity and a satisfying design detail
• Rib stitch — typically used for cuffs, hem, and neckband edges, providing elasticity and a neat finish
• Chart reading — right side rows are read from right to left, and wrong side rows from left to right, following standard knitting chart conventions
• Shaping — increases and decreases are used to shape the body, armholes, sleeves, and neckline
• Stitch holder usage — stitches are placed on holders during neckline construction, a common intermediate technique for achieving a clean, professional finish

Who This Pattern Is For

The Coleen Women's Textured Sleeve Jumper is ideal for intermediate knitters looking to build confidence with chart reading and textured stitch patterns while producing a wearable, stylish garment. The use of West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft DK in the warm, characterful Bressay (1150) shade