Slip Stitch Jumper

Slip Stitch Jumper by Sian Brown

What is Being Made

The Slip Stitch Jumper is a knitted pullover sweater designed by independent designer Sian Brown. This garment is suitable for beginners and comes in seven size options, ranging from 82cm to 112cm to fit, with finished bust measurements between 86cm and 120cm. The jumper features a classic construction with a back panel, front panel, and sleeves, offering a versatile wardrobe piece with a finished length of approximately 55 to 61cm depending on size.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

The Slip Stitch Jumper employs several key knitting techniques to create its finished garment. Waist shaping is achieved through needle size changes rather than traditional decreasing and increasing, allowing for a tailored fit without complex stitch manipulation. The garment begins with a ribbed cuff worked in 1x1 rib pattern, which provides stretch and definition at the lower edge.

The construction method uses slip stitch patterning throughout the main body of the jumper, which is worked after the initial ribbed section. The pattern incorporates strategic increases at specific points during the ribbed section on certain sizes to ensure proper stitch counts before transitioning to the main pattern repeat.

Stitches Used

The primary stitches featured in this design include:

• Knit stitch (k) – the fundamental stitch used throughout the garment
• Purl stitch (p) – used in combination with knit stitches for texture and pattern
• 1x1 Ribbing – alternating knit and purl stitches creating elastic ribbed sections
• Slip stitch (sl) – a key technique that gives the jumper its name and creates visual interest in the pattern
• Slip, knit, pass slipped stitch over (skpo) – a decrease technique used for shaping

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Slip Stitch Jumper is designed to be worked in 4-ply yarn weight, specifically using Sublime Extra Fine Merino 4ply in the Glamour colorway as the main yarn. The pattern requires between 5 and 7 balls of 50g each depending on the size being knitted, providing approximately 250 to 350 grams of yarn for the main color.

A contrasting yarn in Alabaster is also used, requiring between 4 and 6 balls of 50g each, suggesting a two-color design element. The 4-ply weight yarn is a lightweight, versatile choice that works well for creating garments with good stitch definition and drape.

Needles and Gauge

The pattern calls for multiple needle sizes to achieve the waist shaping technique: 2.75mm, 3mm, and 3.25mm needles are used at different stages of construction. The working gauge is 30 stitches and 56 rows to a 10cm square when working the pattern on 3.25mm needles, which is typical for 4-ply yarn and creates a fabric with good structure and definition.

This gauge measurement is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements and ensuring the garment fits properly across all seven size options.