Silk Jumper with Eyelet Pattern on the Back in BC Garn Jaipur Silk Fino - 2345BC - Downloadable PDF

Silk Jumper with Eyelet Pattern on the Back – BC Garn Jaipur Silk Fino (Pattern 2345BC)

This elegant knitting pattern by designer Ann Højgaard Slot, published as pattern number 2345BC by BC Garn, creates a refined silk jumper featuring a decorative eyelet panel on the back and sophisticated cabled raglan shaping. Available as a free downloadable PDF, this intermediate-level project is an excellent choice for knitters looking to expand their skills with luxury yarn and refined construction techniques.

What Is Being Made

The finished garment is a lightweight, fitted jumper designed for three sizes: Small, Medium, and Large, with finished widths of 78 cm, 86 cm, and 92 cm respectively, and lengths of 52 cm, 54 cm, and 56 cm. The design is notable for its contrast between a clean, classic front and a beautifully textured eyelet panel on the back, making it a garment with visual interest from every angle. The raglan construction gives the shoulders a smooth, elegant line that suits the fluid drape of silk yarn.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern is written specifically for Jaipur Silk Fino from BC Garn, a lace-weight yarn celebrated for its lustrous silk content and delicate handle. Two colorways are used in the pattern, referred to as h53 and h49. Yarn quantities vary by size:

• h53: 100 g for all sizes (S, M, and L)
• h49: 100 g for sizes S and M, and 150 g for size L

Jaipur Silk Fino's lace weight means it knits up with a fine, airy gauge that perfectly complements the eyelet patterning on the back of the garment. The silk fiber content gives the finished jumper a natural sheen and a fluid, elegant drape that makes it suitable for both casual and dressed-up occasions.

Needles

Two needle sizes are required for this project:

• 4 mm circular needle, 80 cm length (US size 6 / UK size 8) — used for ribbing; a 40 cm circular needle is listed as optional for working the sleeve rib
• 4.5 mm circular needle, 80 cm length (US size 7 / UK size 7) — used for the main body fabric

Circular needles are used throughout, which is standard practice for seamless or in-the-round construction and for managing the stitch count of a garment worked flat in larger sections.

Tension and Gauge

The stated tension is 18 stitches by 23 rows over 10 cm × 10 cm on the 4.5 mm needle, measured in stockinette stitch after washing and drying the swatch. This post-wash measurement is particularly important when working with silk, as the fiber can relax and bloom slightly after its first wash. Knitters are encouraged to swatch carefully and measure only after blocking to ensure accurate sizing.

Techniques and Construction

This pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty, making it well suited to knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping and are ready to work with multiple stitch patterns simultaneously. The construction centers on a raglan yoke, which is shaped using a specific cabled raglan technique that adds a decorative twist to what is traditionally a purely functional seam line.

• Raglan shaping: The raglan transitions are worked using two cable patterns, designated M2 and M3 in the pattern. These cables are directional — M2 and M3 are specifically designed to slant toward the middle of both the front and back pieces, creating a visually cohesive and symmetrical effect across the yoke.
• Eyelet pattern (M1): The back of the jumper features a dedicated eyelet pattern, referred to as M1. Eyelet patterns are created by working yarn-overs paired with decreases, producing small, deliberate holes in the fabric that form a lace-like motif. In a silk yarn like Jaipur Silk Fino, this technique is especially effective, as the sheen of the fiber catches the light through the openwork and enhances the decorative quality of the pattern.