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Hook Jumpers in Rowan Brushed Fleece

What is Being Made

The Hook Jumpers is a knitted sweater design by Martin Storey, crafted from Rowan Brushed Fleece yarn. This intermediate-level knitting project produces a fitted jumper available in multiple sizes ranging from 71-76 cm to 142-147 cm bust circumference, making it suitable for various body sizes. The garment features a structured construction with shaped shoulder decreases and a finished neckline.

Knitting Techniques Used

This pattern employs several key knitting techniques appropriate for intermediate crafters. The construction involves working in the round initially, with subsequent flat knitting for shaping sections. Shoulder shaping is achieved through strategic decreases worked at the beginning of successive rows, with specific decrease counts varying by size (6, 6, or 7 stitches depending on the size). The pattern uses working both sides separately to create tailored shoulder and armhole shaping. Stitch transfers to holding needles are employed to manage stitches during construction, allowing the knitter to work different sections independently before joining or finishing them.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Hook Jumpers utilizes fundamental knitting stitches combined with textured stitch patterns. The pattern references working in pattern (abbreviated as "im Mst str"), indicating the use of a stitch motif throughout the garment body. Right-leaning decreases (knit two stitches together, abbreviated as "2 M re zus-str") are used for shaping at the armholes and shoulders. The construction maintains stitch counts across multiple size options, with the finished knitted bust width ranging from 96 cm to 178 cm depending on the selected size. The pattern includes edge stitches and working stitches that remain on holding needles during construction phases.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Hook Jumpers is designed to be knitted with Rowan Brushed Fleece, a chunky-weight yarn supplied in 50-gram balls. Two colorway options are available: Cairn 263 and Rock 273. The chunky weight classification means the yarn is substantial and works quickly, making it ideal for an intermediate project that produces a finished garment efficiently. While specific needle sizes are not detailed in the provided content, chunky-weight yarns typically require larger needles (UK 9-11 or US 11-15 range). The pattern also references the use of holding needles (auxiliary needles) for managing stitches during the shaping and construction phases.

Pattern Structure and Sizing

The Hook Jumpers pattern provides comprehensive sizing across nine different bust circumference options:

• 71-76 cm (XS)
• 81-86 cm (S)
• 91-97 cm (M)
• 102-107 cm (L)
• 112-117 cm (XL)
• 122-127 cm (2XL)
• 132-137 cm (3XL)
• 142-147 cm (4XL)
• 152-157 cm (5XL)

Each size includes specific stitch counts and decrease instructions, allowing knitters to customize the finished garment dimensions. The pattern notation uses German knitting abbreviations, indicating this is a translation or international pattern format.