Stripe 2

Stripe 2 Striped Jumper by James McIntosh

What is Being Made

Stripe 2 is a downloadable knitting pattern for a striped jumper (pullover sweater) designed by James McIntosh. The pattern is available in 6 sizes ranging from 97 to 122 cm bust circumference (38 to 48 inches), making it suitable for a wide range of body measurements. This intermediate-level knitting project creates a colorful, multi-striped garment using six coordinating yarn shades.

Yarn and Materials

Stripe 2 is worked in Sublime Extra Fine Merino DK, a double knit weight yarn made from fine merino wool. The pattern calls for six different color shades to create the striped effect:

• Shade 364 - Black Cherry (A): 3 [3:3:3:4:4] x 50g balls
• Shade 578 - Daphne (B): 2 [2:2:2:3:3] x 50g balls
• Shade 375 - Caramel (C): 2 [2:2:2:2:2] x 50g balls
• Shade 529 - Eucalyptus (D): 2 [2:2:2:2:2] x 50g balls
• Shade 483 - Taupe (E): 3 [3:3:3:3:4] x 50g balls
• Shade 449 - Botanist (F): 3 [3:3:3:4:4] x 50g balls

The yardage quantities vary slightly across the six size options, allowing knitters to select the appropriate amount for their chosen finished measurements.

Equipment and Tools

To complete this project, knitters will need the following equipment:

• Knitting needles: 1 pair of 4mm needles for main knitting and 1 pair of 3.5mm needles (0.5mm smaller) for ribbed sections
• Stitch management: 4 stitch holders for holding stitches during construction
• Measuring and tracking tools: Row counter, measuring tape, notepad and pen
• Finishing supplies: Sewing needle and scissors

Knitting Techniques

Stripe 2 employs fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for an intermediate-level crafter. The pattern uses stripes as its primary design feature, which involves working rows or sections in different yarn colors to create a horizontal striped effect across the jumper. The use of two different needle sizes indicates that the garment incorporates ribbed sections (likely at cuffs, hem, and neckline) worked on smaller needles to create elasticity, with the main body worked on larger needles for a more relaxed fabric.

Stitches Used

While specific stitch abbreviations are referenced in the pattern documentation, the core stitches in this design are typical of DK-weight sweater construction. The pattern utilizes knit and purl stitches to create the fabric structure, with ribbing (alternating knit and purl columns) providing stretch and shape retention at key areas. The striping technique requires managing multiple yarn colors and changing colors at appropriate points to build the horizontal stripe pattern throughout the garment.

Pattern Format and Difficulty

Stripe 2 is an intermediate-level knitting pattern available as a downloadable PDF. This difficulty rating suggests the pattern is suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle multi-color work and garment construction. The pattern includes standard knitting abbreviations and sizing information, with yarn quantities clearly marked for each of the six available sizes.