Garter Stitch Jumper in BC Garn Sarah Tweed - 2447BC - Downloadable PDF

Garter Stitch Jumper in BC Garn Sarah Tweed – Pattern 2447BC by Jytte Slente

About This Pattern

This is a free, downloadable PDF knitting pattern designed by Jytte Slente and published by BC Garn under the reference number 2447BC. The pattern produces a classic, relaxed-fit jumper (pullover sweater) worked entirely in garter stitch, making it an ideal project for knitters at an intermediate skill level who want to explore a straightforward yet satisfying construction method. The finished garment has a clean, textured surface created by the characteristic ridged appearance of garter stitch.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a garter stitch jumper — a pullover sweater available in three sizes. The key measurements are as follows:

• Sizes: S, M, and L
• Waist width: 80 cm (S), 84 cm (M), and 88 cm (L)
• Length: 60 cm (S), 62 cm (M), and 64 cm (L)

The jumper has a structured, wearable silhouette with integrated sleeves, all achieved through a distinctive side-to-side construction that begins at the sleeve edge rather than the hem — a technique that gives the knitter excellent control over fit and fabric drape.

Construction Technique

One of the most notable features of this pattern is its side-to-side construction. Rather than working from the bottom hem upward in the conventional manner, the jumper is worked back and forth on the needle, beginning at the sleeve. This means the knitting progresses horizontally across the body, with the sleeve forming the starting point. This approach is a hallmark of certain Scandinavian-influenced knitwear designs and results in garter stitch ridges running vertically on the finished garment — a subtle but striking visual detail.

The fabric is worked flat (back and forth), meaning the knitter works on both the right side and wrong side of the piece. A specific technique is used on the wrong side to create neat, tidy edges: from the wrong side, the first two stitches and the last two stitches are slipped onto the other needle with yarn held in front, rather than being knitted. This slip-stitch edge technique creates a smooth, professional selvedge along the sides of the work.

Stitches and Techniques Used

Despite its intermediate classification, the stitch vocabulary in this pattern is relatively accessible, making it a great project for knitters looking to build confidence with shaping and construction. The stitches and techniques include:

• Garter stitch – the primary stitch pattern; on the right side, all stitches are knitted. Combined with the slipped edge stitches on the wrong side, this creates the characteristic ridged garter fabric.
• Stockinette stitch (St st) – referenced in the pattern as knit on the right side and purl on the wrong side; used in specific sections of the construction.
• K2tog (knit two together) – a standard right-leaning decrease used for shaping the sleeves and body.
• Inc (make one increase) – worked by lifting the loop between stitches from the front with the left needle and knitting into the back of the loop; this is a neat, nearly invisible increase used for shaping.
• Slipped edge stitches – on the wrong side, the first and last two stitches are slipped purlwise with yarn in front, creating a tidy, chain-like selvedge edge.
• Cast on and bind off – the pattern begins with a cast on of 34 (36) 38 stitches at the sleeve.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern is designed to be knitted in BC Garn Sarah Tweed, specifically shade st29. Sarah Tweed is an aran weight yarn, giving the finished jumper a satisfying weight and warmth. The tweed character of the yarn adds subtle flecks of colour and texture to the garter stitch fabric, elevating what might otherwise be a simple stitch pattern into something visually rich and interesting. The yarn requirement is 300g across all three sizes (S, M