Marjorie Jumper in Rowan Alpaca Soft DK - RTP003-0004-ENPFRP - Downloadable PDF

Marjorie Jumper by Emma Wright

What is Being Made

The Marjorie Jumper is a women's crocheted sweater designed to fit bust measurements ranging from 71–76 cm (28–30 inches) up to 152–157 cm (60–62 inches), offering nine size options for inclusive fit. This garment is crafted as a complete pullover jumper with structured shaping at the shoulders and a tailored fit across the bust.

Craft and Primary Technique

This design uses crochet as its primary construction method. The pattern is classified as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to work with shaping techniques and garment assembly. The intermediate skill level indicates that the maker will encounter techniques beyond basic stitches, such as strategic decreasing and multi-piece construction.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques Used

The Marjorie Jumper employs several essential crochet stitches and techniques:

• Double crochet (dc) – the primary stitch forming the fabric base, worked consistently throughout rows for a structured, dense fabric
• Chain stitches (ch) – used at the beginning of rows as turning chains; notably, the pattern specifies that chain-1 does not count as a stitch, a detail important for maintaining accurate stitch counts
• Double crochet two together (dc2tog) – a decrease technique used strategically for shoulder shaping and garment tapering, creating the fitted silhouette
• Row-by-row construction with turning chains, building the garment in structured sections

Materials: Yarn and Tools

The Marjorie Jumper is designed to be worked in Rowan Alpaca Soft DK, a DK-weight yarn. This yarn choice provides a soft, lightweight fabric ideal for a jumper. The pattern calls for 14 balls of Alpaca Soft DK (50-gram balls), though the exact total yardage may vary by size. DK-weight yarn is a versatile medium weight that works well with the double crochet stitch structure, creating a fabric with good drape and structure suitable for a fitted garment.

Crocheters will require a crochet hook appropriate for DK-weight yarn (typically a size H/8 or I/9 hook, though the specific hook size should be confirmed in the complete pattern), along with standard finishing tools such as a yarn needle for weaving in ends and seaming pieces together.

Pattern Structure and Garment Assembly

The pattern is organized by garment sections, with separate instructions for the back and front pieces. The back section is worked first, followed by the front. Shoulder shaping is achieved through strategic decreasing with dc2tog at the beginning and end of rows, creating angled shoulder seams. The pattern provides detailed row-by-row instructions with stitch counts for each row, ensuring accurate shaping throughout. Multiple size options are integrated into a single set of instructions using parentheses notation, allowing crocheters to easily track their specific size.

Sizing and Fit

Nine sizes are available to fit bust measurements from 71–76 cm (28–30 inches) through 152–157 cm (60–62 inches). The actual bust measurement of the finished garment ranges from 110 cm (43¼ inches) at the smallest size to 190 cm (74¾ inches) at the largest, providing ease and comfortable fit across the range. This comprehensive sizing ensures the Marjorie Jumper is accessible to a wide range of body types and preferences.