Lace Rib and Border Jumper

Lace Rib and Border Jumper by Sian Brown

What is Being Made

The Lace Rib and Border Jumper is an intermediate-level knitted sweater designed by Sian Brown. This downloadable knitting pattern creates a fitted pullover jumper available in seven sizes, ranging from size 8 to size 20, with bust measurements from 81 cm (32 inches) to 112 cm (44 inches). The garment features a sophisticated lace border pattern combined with rib detailing, offering a delicate and refined aesthetic suitable for various occasions.

Techniques Used

This knitting project employs several intermediate-level techniques that add visual interest and texture to the finished garment. The primary construction method involves stocking stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric base. The design incorporates lace knitting techniques throughout the border sections, requiring careful attention to yarn overs and decreases to create the openwork pattern. Additional techniques include ribbing for fitted edges and structure, and circular needle knitting for seamless construction in certain sections. The pattern requires understanding of shaping to achieve proper fit across the seven different sizes.

Stitches Used

The Lace Rib and Border Jumper utilizes a range of fundamental and decorative knitting stitches. Core stitches include knit (k) and purl (p) stitches for the main fabric. The lace border pattern features yarn overs (yo) to create the openwork design, combined with strategic decreases including skpo (slip one, knit one, pass slipped stitch over) and sk2po (slip one, knit two, pass slipped stitch over). The pattern also incorporates p3tog (purl three together) and p2tog (purl two together) decreases, as well as k2tog (knit two together) for shaping. These stitch combinations create the characteristic lace and rib texture that defines this jumper.

Materials

The Lace Rib and Border Jumper is designed to be knitted using Debbie Bliss Baby Eco Prints yarn in the shade Mauve (07). Yarn requirements vary by size, ranging from 8 balls to 11 balls of 50 gm weight each, depending on the chosen size. The pattern calls for 3mm needles and 3.25mm needles in pairs, as well as a 3mm circular needle for specific sections of construction. The recommended tension is 25 stitches by 34 rows over a 10 by 10 centimeter swatch worked in stocking stitch using the 3.25mm needles, ensuring proper fit and drape of the finished garment.

Garment Specifications

• Available in seven sizes: 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, and 20
• Bust measurements to fit: 81 cm to 112 cm (32 to 44 inches)
• Actual finished bust measurements: 87 cm to 122 cm (34¼ to 48 inches)
• Length: 55 cm to 61 cm (21¾ to 24 inches) depending on size
• Sleeve length: 46 cm (18 inches) consistent across all sizes