Jack & Jill Jumper in Spud & Chloe Outer - 201618 - Downloadable PDF

Jack & Jill Jumper in Spud & Chloe Outer – Knitting Pattern 201618 by Bobbi Intveld

About This Pattern

The Jack & Jill Jumper is a charming, unisex toddler sweater designed by Bobbi Intveld as part of the Tiny Tots Collection from Spud & Chloë. Published as knitting pattern number 201618 and available as a downloadable PDF, this design is aimed at the Advanced Beginner level, making it an excellent project for knitters who have mastered the basics and are ready to tackle simple shaping techniques. The pattern covers four toddler sizes: 18 months, 24 months, 2T, and 4T, with finished chest measurements ranging from 22½ inches up to 28¾ inches.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a classic, cozy pullover jumper sized for toddlers. The design is intentionally unisex, making it a versatile knit suitable for any child. A key practical feature is the wide neck opening, thoughtfully engineered for easy dressing and undressing — a detail any parent or caregiver will appreciate. The jumper is finished with contrasting ribbed trims at the cuffs and hem, adding a polished, traditional look while also providing a snug, comfortable fit around the wrists and waist.

Construction Method

The Jack & Jill Jumper is knitted top down, a popular construction method that allows the knitter to try the garment on as they go and easily adjust the length of the body and sleeves before casting off. Working from the top down also means minimal seaming, resulting in a cleaner finish and a more enjoyable knitting experience. The seamless or near-seamless approach is particularly well-suited to bulky yarn projects, where sewing seams can be cumbersome.

Techniques Used

Because this is classified as an Advanced Beginner pattern, it introduces several useful shaping and construction techniques beyond basic knit and purl. Knitters working on this jumper will practice:

• Top-down raglan or yoke construction — building the garment from the neck opening downward
• Increases, including the Left Lifted Increase (LLI), Right Lifted Increase (RLI), and Make One (M1) — all used to shape the yoke and body
• Working in the round on both circular needles and double pointed needles (DPNs), which are used for the sleeves and smaller circumferences
• Decreases such as k2tog (knit two together) and ssk (slip, slip, knit) for neat, directional shaping
• Placing and slipping stitch markers to track sections of the yoke and pattern repeats
• Stitch holder or scrap yarn usage to hold sleeve stitches while the body is worked
• Ribbing for the contrasting cuff and hem trims, typically worked as knit/purl combinations in the round

Stitches Used

The primary fabric of the jumper is worked in stockinette stitch (knit every round when working in the round), which creates a smooth, classic surface that showcases the beautiful texture and color of the yarn. The trim sections at the cuffs and hem are worked in rib stitch, providing elasticity and a tidy, finished edge. The combination of these two fundamental stitch patterns keeps the knitting engaging without being overly complex.

Materials Required

The pattern is designed specifically for use with Spud & Chloë Outer, a bulky weight (super chunky) yarn composed of 65% Superwash Wool and 35% Organic Cotton. Each hank contains 100g / 60 yards. The pattern calls for two colors: 3 (3, 3, 4) hanks of Color A for the main body, and 1 hank of Color B