Spring Square

Spring Square Jumper by Hinterm Stein

What Is Being Made

Spring Square is a seamlessly knitted jumper designed to celebrate the spring season with botanical charm. This pullover-style sweater features a distinctive spring-square motif on the back and delicate tendril patterning at the shoulders, creating a fresh and elegant design. The garment is engineered for a comfortable, contemporary fit with overcut shoulders and a relaxed, casual width that flatters multiple body types. Available in eight sizes ranging from XS to 3XL, the pattern accommodates hip widths from 92 to 130 centimeters, with customizable length and width options for personalized fit.

Construction Technique

Spring Square employs a top-down seamless knitting construction method, which allows knitters to try on the garment as it progresses and adjust dimensions to achieve the perfect fit. This technique eliminates the need for seaming, resulting in a smooth, professional finish. The pattern provides flexibility for in-between sizes, enabling customization beyond the standard eight size options. Knitters can modify both the width and length according to personal preference and body measurements, making this design adaptable to individual needs. The overcut shoulder shaping and casual silhouette are achieved through strategic increases and shaping rows worked during the top-down construction process.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Spring Square features two main decorative elements: a small tendril pattern worked at the shoulders and a spring-square motif positioned on the back of the jumper. These stitch patterns add visual interest and seasonal charm while remaining quick to knit, making them accessible to intermediate-level knitters. The exact stitch abbreviations and row-by-row instructions for these patterns are detailed within the downloadable PDF pattern document.

Materials and Yarn Requirements

Yarn Weight: Sport weight yarn is specified for this project, with a recommended yardage range of approximately 140 to 170 meters per 50 grams (155 to 190 yards per 50 grams).

Yardage by Size:

• XS: 1160 meters
• S: 1230 meters
• M1: 1300 meters
• M2: 1350 meters
• L: 1420 meters
• XL: 1490 meters
• 2XL: 1540 meters
• 3XL: 1555 meters

Yarn Characteristics: The designer recommends selecting a soft yarn with excellent draping quality to achieve the intended aesthetic and proper gauge. The sample garment was knitted in Drops Alpaca, demonstrating the suitability of natural fiber blends for this design. Variations in gauge and yarn fiber content may affect the total yardage consumed, so knitters should swatch and measure gauge carefully before beginning.

Needles and Tools

While specific needle sizes are not detailed in the provided content, knitters should refer to the complete PDF pattern document for exact needle recommendations. Needle size will be determined by the chosen yarn and the desired gauge, which must match the pattern specifications for proper fit and fabric drape.

Sizing Information

The pattern offers eight standard sizes with the following hip width measurements (plus 5 to 10 centimeters of ease): XS (92cm), S (97cm), M1 (103cm), M2 (108cm), L (115cm), XL (120cm), 2XL (125cm), and 3XL (130cm). Corresponding bust widths range from 118 to 150 centimeters. Detailed sketches and exact dimensions are provided on page 2 of the pattern, with additional guidance for selecting in-between sizes on page 7.

Skill Level

Spring Square is rated as an intermediate-level knitting project, making it suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle seamless construction, stitch patterns, and garment shaping. The top-down method and quick-to-knit decorative elements make this an engaging project for developing knitters seeking to expand their technical repertoire.