Pulli Raindrops on the sea

Pulli Raindrops on the Sea: Short Sleeved Jumper by Ellen Hildebrandt

What is Being Made

This is a short sleeved jumper designed by Ellen Hildebrandt, sized for L/XL. The garment features a relaxed fit with a finished circumference of 120cm and a back length of 64cm. The sleeves measure 19cm in length, making this an ideal summer or transitional season knit. The design incorporates a decorative pattern chart element that adds visual interest to the finished piece.

Knitting Techniques Used

This intermediate-level knitting project employs several key techniques to construct the garment. The pattern utilizes circular knitting worked in the round, which creates seamless fabric and allows for efficient construction. The yarn is held double throughout the entire project, which affects both the gauge and the final fabric density. The pattern includes German short rows (referenced as Double Stitch or DSt in the abbreviations), a shaping technique used to create contoured sections. Additional techniques featured in the pattern chart work include yarn overs for decorative elements and various decrease methods for shaping.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

The pattern employs fundamental knitting stitches combined with decorative and shaping variations:

• Knit and Purl stitches form the foundation of the pattern work
• Yarn overs (Yo) create openwork or lace-like details within the pattern
• Knit 2 together (K2tog) and Slip 1, Knit 1, Pass Slipped Stitch Over (Sl1k1psso) serve as decrease stitches for shaping
• Slip stitches and Selvedge Stitches (SST) are used for edge finishing and neat transitions
• Through back loop (Tbl) stitching adds texture variation where specified
• Stitches are worked through back loops in select areas for textural effects

Materials and Gauge

The pattern calls for 500g of Sandnes Garn Tynn Line, a yarn blend composed of 55% Cotton, 33% Viscose, and 14% Linen. This fiber composition creates a breathable, lightweight fabric ideal for warm weather wear. The sample shown uses Col 6364 Meerblau (a deep blue-green colorway). The yarn weight is classified as 4 ply, and it is worked held double throughout the project.

The gauge is 24 stitches by 32 rows over 10 x 10 centimeters when working the pattern stitch with yarn held double using 3.5mm needles. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for obtaining the intended finished measurements.

Tools and Equipment Required

• One 3.5mm circular knitting needle in 60cm length for body sections
• One 3.5mm circular knitting needle in 80cm length for larger circumference sections
• Two stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and construction points
• Two stitch holders or waste yarn for holding stitches during construction

Finished Measurements

The completed jumper in size L/XL features a circumference of 120cm, back length of 64cm, underarm length of 42cm, and sleeve length of 19cm. These measurements provide a comfortable, relaxed fit suitable for layering or warm weather wear.

Pattern designed by Ellen Hildebrandt and formatted for private use only.