Eyelet Stripes Jumper

Eyelet Stripes Jumper by Sian Brown

What is Being Made

The Eyelet Stripes Jumper is a knitted tunic-style sweater designed by Sian Brown. This garment features decorative eyelet patterning throughout and is available in eight size options ranging from 32 inches to 46½ inches bust measurement. The tunic offers a relaxed fit with actual bust measurements from 85 cm to 124 cm, and a consistent sleeve length of 46 cm across all sizes.

Knitting Techniques Used

This intermediate-level knitting project employs several key techniques to create its distinctive appearance. The pattern utilizes eyelet stitch work, which creates decorative holes through the fabric using yarn forward (yf) and decrease stitches. The eyelets are strategically placed in alternating rows to form a striped visual effect across the garment. The construction begins with a garter stitch border, created by knitting five rows on smaller needles to provide a neat, finished edge. The pattern then transitions to stockinette stitch as the base fabric, with the eyelet pattern worked into specific rows to create the characteristic striped design.

Stitches Used

• Garter stitch – used for the initial border rows to create a textured, non-rolling edge
• Stockinette stitch – the primary base fabric throughout the body and sleeves
• Eyelet stitches – created using yarn forward (yf) combined with knit two together (k2tog) decreases
• Slip, knit, pass slipped stitch over (skpo) – an alternative decrease used in certain eyelet rows for directional variation

Materials and Tools

The Eyelet Stripes Jumper is worked in DK weight yarn using West Yorkshire Spinners Colour Lab, a 100% wool yarn in the shade Crimson Red 556. Yarn quantities range from 4 to 7 balls depending on the size selected, with each ball containing 100 grams and 225 meters of yarn. Three sizes of knitting needles are required: 3.25mm (US 3) needles for the initial cast-on and garter stitch border, 3.75mm (US 5) needles for the transition rows, and 4mm (US 6) needles for the main fabric. The pattern is worked to a tension of 22 stitches and 28 rows over 10 cm in stockinette stitch using the 4mm needles, ensuring proper fit across all size options.