Matt Pop Stripe Jumper in West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab - DBP0150 - Downloadable PDF

Matt Pop Stripe Jumper by Chloe Birch – Knitting Pattern Summary

The Matt Pop Stripe Jumper is an original knitwear design by Chloe Elizabeth Birch, published as a downloadable PDF pattern. This is a knitted jumper (sweater) designed to showcase bold, eye-catching colour combinations through a striking pop stripe aesthetic. The design is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it an ideal project for knitters who have moved beyond the basics and are ready to explore colourwork and garment construction with confidence.

Design Overview

The Matt Pop Stripe Jumper is built around the concept of vibrant, contrasting stripes that add personality and visual energy to a classic jumper silhouette. The stripe design takes full advantage of the wide colour palette available in the specified yarn range, allowing knitters to mix and match solid shades and self-striping prints to create a truly individual garment. The name "Matt" references the matte, natural finish of the 100% British wool yarn used, which provides a beautifully rustic yet vivid backdrop for the pop of colour the stripes deliver.

Materials – Yarn

This pattern is specifically designed for West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab DK, a yarn collection made from 100% British wool. ColourLab DK is available in an extensive palette of 22 solid shades and 7 print/self-striping shades, giving knitters enormous creative freedom when selecting their colourway. The solid shades in the ColourLab DK range include:

• Crimson Red, Very Berry, Cerise Pink, Thistle Purple
• Aqua Green, Deep Teal, True Blue, Harbour Blue
• Zesty Orange, Citrus Yellow, Lime Green, Pear Green
• Arctic White, Silver Grey, Stormy Grey, Hazel Brown
• Natural Cream, Phantom Black
• Purple Rain, Tutti Frutti, Coral Crush, Bottle Green, Perfectly Plum, Electric Blue

The self-striping and print shades available in the ColourLab DK range include:

• Summer Pinks
• Frosty Blues
• Moonlight Grey
• Technicolour
• Prism Brights

The DK weight (double knitting) of the yarn makes it a versatile and widely accessible choice. DK is a medium-light weight that knits up at a relatively swift pace while still producing a fabric with good stitch definition — ideal for showing off stripe sequences and any textural stitch patterns included in the design. The 100% British wool fibre content gives the finished jumper warmth, breathability, and a characteristic matte finish that suits the name of the design perfectly.

Tension

As with all garment patterns, achieving the correct tension (gauge) is essential to this project. The pattern emphasises that knitters must work to the stated tension in order to achieve the desired fabric and ensure the jumper fits as intended. Knitters are advised to work a tension swatch before beginning and to adjust needle size accordingly if their tension does not match the pattern specification.

Techniques and Construction

As an intermediate-level knitting pattern, the Matt Pop Stripe Jumper involves garment construction techniques that go beyond simple flat or circular knitting. Stripe knitting at this level typically involves:

• Colour changes at regular or irregular intervals to create the pop stripe effect
• Carrying yarn up the side of the work or cutting and rejoining yarn between colour sections
• Shaping for the body, sleeves, neckline, and armholes as appropriate for a fitted or semi-fitted jum