Rib Round Neck Jumper

Rib Round Neck Jumper by Sian Brown

What is Being Made

The Rib Round Neck Jumper is a classic knitted sweater designed by Sian Brown, suitable for beginners to intermediate knitters. This garment features a timeless round neckline and is constructed using a combination of ribbed and stockinette stitch patterns. The jumper is available in five size options, ranging from bust measurements of 81-86cm (32-34 inches) to 122-127cm (48-50 inches), with finished bust measurements spanning from 96cm (37¾ inches) to 136cm (53½ inches). The length to shoulder varies from 50cm to 58cm (19¾ to 22¾ inches) depending on size, while the sleeve length is a consistent 46cm (18 inches) across all sizes.

Techniques Used

This knitting project employs several fundamental techniques appropriate for beginner-level knitters. The construction begins with casting on stitches using 6mm needles, followed by a garter stitch border created by knitting five rows. The main body transitions to 6.5mm needles for the primary fabric. Shaping techniques include casting off stitches at the armhole to create sleeve cap shaping, and decreasing stitches using slip-knit-pass-over (skpo) and knit-two-together (k2tog) methods to create tapered armholes. The pattern requires working straight sections without shaping, as well as repeating stitch patterns across multiple rows to build the garment's structure.

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch (k): The fundamental stitch forming the basis of the fabric
• Purl stitch (p): Used in combination with knit stitches to create textured patterns
• Ribbed pattern: Created by alternating knit and purl stitches in a regular sequence (p2, k2 repeat), providing elasticity and structure, particularly at the neckline and cuffs
• Stockinette stitch (st st): The primary stitch used for the main body, created by alternating rows of knit and purl stitches
• Slip-knit-pass-over (skpo): A left-leaning decrease stitch used for armhole shaping
• Knit-two-together (k2tog): A right-leaning decrease stitch also used for armhole shaping
• Make 1 (m1): An increase stitch available in the pattern abbreviations for potential shaping variations

Materials

This jumper is knitted using Debbie Bliss Riva yarn in colorway 03, an aran-weight yarn. The yardage requirement varies by size: 7 balls for the smallest size (81-86cm bust), 8 balls for the second size, 10 balls for the medium size, 11 balls for the larger size, and 13 balls for the largest size (122-127cm bust), with each ball weighing 50g. Two pairs of knitting needles are required: 6mm (US 10) needles for the initial cast-on and garter stitch border, and 6.5mm (US 10½) needles for the main body fabric. The pattern specifies a tension of 14 stitches and 20 rows to a 10cm (4-inch) square measured over stockinette stitch using the 6.5mm needles, which is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements.