Striped Sweater in BC Garn Loch Lomond - 2440BC - Downloadable PDF

Striped Sweater in BC Garn Loch Lomond – Pattern 2440BC by Sanne Fjalland

This free downloadable knitting pattern (Nr. 2440BC) by designer Sanne Fjalland, published by BC Garn, guides knitters through creating a classic striped pullover sweater worked in a sophisticated two-colour palette. The design is rated intermediate in difficulty and is available in four sizes — S, M, L, and XL — with chest measurements ranging from 100 cm to 118 cm and lengths from 63 cm to 67.5 cm. The result is a structured, textured sweater with a timeless striped aesthetic that suits both casual and smart-casual wardrobes.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a knitted striped sweater (jumper) featuring a predominantly dark grey body accented with carefully sequenced yellow stripes. The stripe arrangement is deliberately varied — with stripes of differing widths appearing at different points along the body — creating a visually dynamic rhythm rather than a simple repeating stripe. The sweater is constructed with both a front and a back panel worked in the same striped pattern.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for BC Garn Loch Lomond, an aran weight yarn, used in two colourways:

• Colour ll15 – Dark Grey: 300 g (sizes S and M) or 350 g (sizes L and XL)
• Colour ll01 – Yellow: 100 g across all sizes

BC Garn Loch Lomond is specifically chosen to complement the ribbed texture and striped construction of this design. Using the recommended yarn ensures the correct drape and stitch definition for the finished garment.

Needles

• Jumper needles, 4.5 mm (US size 7 / UK size 7) — used for the main body sections
• Circular needle, 4 mm, 40 cm length (US size 6 / UK size 8) — used for finishing details such as neckbands or cuffs

Tension

The stated tension is 19 stitches × 28 rows in rib pattern = 10 × 10 cm. Achieving this tension is essential for the sweater to match the intended measurements across all sizes. Knitters are encouraged to swatch before beginning, adjusting needle size as needed.

Stitches and Techniques Used

This intermediate-level pattern employs a range of knitting stitches and construction techniques:

• Rib Pattern: The primary stitch pattern used throughout the sweater body. It is worked over two rows — a wrong-side row alternating purl and knit stitches framed by selvedge stitches, and a right-side row knitting all stitches. This creates a subtle, stretchy texture that gives the sweater its structured yet comfortable fit.
• Stockinette Stitch (St st): Knit on the right side, purl on the wrong side — used in specific sections of the pattern.
• Selvedge Stitches (SS): The first and last stitch of every row is worked as a knit stitch, providing a clean, stable edge that aids in seaming and finishing.
• Yarn Over (YO): Used to create deliberate openings or increases at specified points in the pattern.
• Purl Through the Back Loop (P tbl): A twisted purl stitch used to add definition and prevent loose stitches in certain sections.
• Decrease (Dec 1): Worked by slipping one stitch, knitting one stitch, then passing the slipped stitch over — a left-leaning decrease used for shaping.
• Increase (Inc): Worked by knitting through the back loop of the strand picked up between two stitches — a neat, nearly invisible increase used for shaping the body.
• Colour Striping: The sweater features a carefully sequenced striped pattern introduced after the first 10.5 cm of dark grey fabric