This loose bat-wing jumper is the ultimate stashbuster, as even small amounts of yarn can be used and in any colour combinations you choose! The jumper is worked flat in one piece, working from cuff to cuff on a circular needle to accommodate the number of stitches. Neckband is picked up at the end and worked in the round. Techniques include knit and purl stitches, increases and decreases, stripe colour work, working in the round and picking up stitches.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Pages: 8

This pattern is in multiple sizes:

To Fit Bust: 81-86cm/32-34in: 91-97cm/36-38in: 102-107cm/40-42in: 112-117cm/44-46in: 122-127cm/48-50in

Actual Bust: 86cm/34in: 100cm/39 1/2in: 108cm/42 1/2in: 120cm/47 1/4in: 128cm/50 1/2in

Back Length: 52cm/20 1/2in: 54cm/21 1/4in: 56cm/22in: 58cm/22 3/4in: 60cm/23 1/2in

Pattern includes a full list of abbreviations, schematic, full list of yarns used in jumper as pictured and a printable page for your notes.

You will need:
This jumper uses a variety of yarns and brands (all listed in the pattern) you will need approximately 1355 (1520: 1625: 1790: 1925)m/1477 (1657: 1771: 1951: 2098)yds of yarn for the stripes, plus 1 x 100g ball of DK yarn in black for waistband, collar and cuffs (used here Paintbox Yarns 276m/302yds per 100g in ‘Pure Black’)

1 x pair 3.5mm/US 4 needles
1 x pair 4mm/US 6 needles
1 x circular 3.5mm/US 4 needle - min. length 40cm/16in
1 x circular 4mm/US 6 needle - min. length 80cm/32in
1 x stitch marker
Tapestry needle

The yarns used here are all acrylic yarns, meaning they can be treated the same way when washing or blocking. Most DK yarns will work with this pattern, provided they can be knitted to the stated tension.