Striped Jumper in BC Garn Allino - 2365BC - Downloadable PDF

Striped Jumper in BC Garn Allino – Pattern 2365BC by Sanne Fjalland

This free, downloadable PDF knitting pattern by designer Sanne Fjalland guides knitters through the construction of a classic striped jumper worked in BC Garn Allino, a yarn celebrated for its natural linen-cotton blend. Published under pattern number 2365BC, this is an intermediate-level project that produces a relaxed, wearable sweater with elegant horizontal stripe detailing in a cool, coordinated colour palette.

What Is Being Made

The finished garment is a pullover jumper featuring horizontal stripes worked in three complementary shades. The design is sized to fit a range of bodies, with four sizes available:

• S – chest width 89 cm after washing, length 60 cm after washing
• M – chest width 96 cm after washing, length 61 cm after washing
• L – chest width 103 cm after washing, length 62 cm after washing
• XL – chest width 110 cm after washing, length 63 cm after washing

It is worth noting that BC Garn Allino relaxes slightly during washing, so the pattern provides both pre-washing and post-washing measurements. Knitters should swatch and account for this natural settling of the fabric before seaming or finishing.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern is written exclusively for BC Garn Allino, a DK weight yarn. Three colourways are used to create the striped effect:

• cl29 Light Blue – 7 (7) 8 (9) balls, the dominant background colour
• cl31 Dark Blue – 1 (1) 2 (2) balls, used as a contrasting stripe accent
• cl34 Turquoise – 2 (2) 2 (2) balls, adding a vibrant mid-tone stripe

BC Garn Allino is a natural fibre yarn known for its breathability and slight lustre, making it particularly well suited to spring and summer garments. Because it contains linen, the fabric softens and drapes beautifully after washing, which is why the pattern provides adjusted post-wash dimensions.

Needles Required

• 3.5 mm circular needle (US size 5 / UK size 9) – used for the main body fabric
• 3 mm circular needle, 40 cm length (US size 3 / UK size 10) – used for ribbed edgings and neckband

Tension and Gauge

Achieving the correct tension is essential for this pattern, particularly given the yarn's tendency to relax after washing. The stated tension, measured before washing, is:

• 23 stitches and 32–33 rows in rib pattern (worked according to the chart) = 10 × 10 cm

Knitters are strongly advised to work a tension swatch in the rib pattern used throughout the body before casting on for the garment.

Techniques and Construction

This jumper is rated intermediate in difficulty, making it an ideal project for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping and reading charted stitch patterns. The construction involves several key techniques:

• Circular needle knitting – the use of a 40 cm circular needle suggests sections worked in the round, particularly for neckbands and edgings
• Stripe colour work – knitters carry or join yarn at stripe intervals, working the three colourways in sequence to create the horizontal stripe design
• Rib pattern from chart – the main fabric is worked in a charted rib pattern, adding textural interest and structure to the striped sections
• Shaping with decreases and increases – the pattern employs standard shaping methods throughout

Stitches Used

The pattern