Misty Jumper

Misty Jumper by Irene Lin

What is Being Made

The Misty Jumper is a cropped knit sweater designed by independent designer Irene Lin. This seamless, top-down construction garment features a modern cropped silhouette with a distinctive higher back neck created through strategic short-row shaping. The jumper is available in seven sizes ranging from XS to 3XL, making it accessible for various body types and fit preferences.

Construction Method

This jumper employs a seamless top-down knitting technique, which allows knitters to try on the garment as they work and make adjustments in real-time. The construction begins at the neckline and progresses downward to the hem. Short-rows are strategically incorporated into the pattern to create a higher back neck, providing improved fit and comfort around the shoulders and upper back area. This shaping technique adds sophistication to the design while ensuring proper garment geometry.

Knitting Stitches and Techniques

The primary stitch used throughout the Misty Jumper is stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a refined appearance. The gauge for this pattern is 21 stitches and 30 rows over a 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inch) swatch in stockinette stitch after blocking. Knitters should verify their gauge and adjust needle size accordingly to ensure proper fit and fabric drape. The pattern recommends 8 to 12 cm (3 to 4.7 inches) of positive ease, with the sample garment shown featuring 12 cm of ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Misty Jumper is designed to be worked in DK weight yarn, specifically using Qing Fibre Merino DK. This yarn composition is 100% superwash merino wool with a yardage of 187.5 meters per 100 grams. The sample garment shown in size M is knitted in the colorway Soft Grey. DK weight yarn provides excellent stitch definition and drape, making it ideal for creating garments with refined texture and comfortable wear.

Size Range and Measurements

The pattern is graded across seven sizes with the following key measurements:

• Bust Width (A): 42 to 48 cm (16.5 to 18.8 inches)
• Back Width (B): 41 to 47 cm (16.1 to 18.5 inches)
• Hip Circumference (C): 97 to 124 cm (38.1 to 48.8 inches)
• Cropped Length (D): 30 to 43 cm (11.8 to 16.9 inches)
• Sleeve Length (E): 50 to 62 cm (19.6 to 24.4 inches)

Difficulty Level

The Misty Jumper is classified as an intermediate-level knitting project. While the primary stockinette stitch is accessible to many knitters, the seamless top-down construction method and short-row shaping techniques require prior experience with these intermediate skills. Knitters should be comfortable with techniques such as reading a pattern schematic, managing multiple stitches on circular needles, and executing short-rows for garment shaping before beginning this project.

Format and Designer Information

This pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, allowing immediate access upon purchase. The design comes from Irene Lin, an independent knitwear designer whose work emphasizes modern silhouettes and refined construction techniques. The pattern includes detailed schematics with precise measurements for all seven sizes, enabling knitters to select the optimal size based on their preferred fit and ease.