Plum Creek jumper

Plum Creek Jumper by Sarah Hatton

What is Being Made

The Plum Creek jumper is a women's knitted pullover sweater designed by Sarah Hatton. This intermediate-level garment is available in eight sizes, ranging from 81 cm to 117 cm bust measurements (32 to 46 inches). The jumper features a sophisticated design with integrated charted patterning at the center front and decorative eyelet detailing along the sides, making it a stylish layering piece suitable for various occasions.

Knitting Techniques Used

This design employs several key knitting techniques that contribute to its visual interest and intermediate difficulty level. The garment features eyelet patterning, created through yarn forward (yfwd) and knit two together (k2tog) decreases that form a lacy, openwork effect. The pattern uses charted stitch work at the center front, requiring the knitter to follow a visual chart alongside written instructions. The combination of these techniques with stockinette stitch creates textural contrast throughout the piece.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Plum Creek jumper utilizes fundamental knitting stitches combined into a structured pattern sequence. Key stitches include:

• Knit (k) and purl (p) stitches forming the base fabric
• Knit two together (k2tog) for right-leaning decreases
• Knit two together through the back loop (k2togtbl) for left-leaning decreases
• Yarn forward (yfwd) for creating eyelet holes
• Charted pattern work spanning 43 stitches at the center front, worked over multiple rows

The pattern establishes a four-row repeat for the eyelet sequence, with rows alternating between knit and purl to create the openwork effect while maintaining the charted design placement.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Plum Creek jumper is designed for chunky weight yarn, which creates a fabric with good drape and relatively quick knitting progress. The pattern calls for 7mm knitting needles, appropriate for working with chunky yarn and achieving the intended gauge. The chunky yarn weight combined with the eyelet patterning produces a garment with excellent texture and visual definition, while the needle size ensures the charted stitch work remains clear and readable throughout construction.

Sizing and Finished Measurements

The jumper accommodates a wide range of body sizes with eight distinct size options. Finished bust measurements span from 81 cm to 117 cm. The actual width measurements range from 47 cm to 66 cm depending on size. Center back length is consistent at 62 cm for the smallest sizes, increasing to 69 cm for the largest size. Sleeve length remains relatively uniform across sizes at approximately 45 to 46 cm, with minimal variation.