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This colourful loose fit jumper can be worked in any colour combination you choose! It is worked from a colour chart using the stranded method - an ideal project if you want a simple colour work piece or are trying this technique for the first time. Techniques include knit and purl stitches, stranded colour work from a chart, simple increases and decreases and picking up stitches.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Pages: 8
This pattern is in multiple sizes:
To Fit Chest/Bust: 81-86cm/32-34in: 91-97cm/36-38in: 102-107cm/40-42in: 112-117cm/44-46in: 122-127cm/48-50in
Actual Chest/Bust: 95cm/37 1/4in: 108cm/42 1/2 in: 115cm/45 1/4 in: 127cm/50in: 140cm/55in
Back Length: 60cm/23 1/2in: 62cm/24 1/2in: 64cm/25 1/4in: 66cm/26in: 68cm/26 3/4in
Pattern includes a full list of abbreviations, schematic, colour chart and a printable page for your notes.
You will need:
Paintbox Yarns Simply DK (276m/302yds per 100g)
4 (5: 5: 5: 6) x 100g in ‘Rose Red’
3 (3: 4: 4: 4) x 100g in ‘Champagne White’
1 x pair 3mm/US 2 1/2 needles
1 x pair 4mm/US 6 needles
2 x stitch holders
Tapestry needle
Most DK yarns will work with this pattern, provided it can be knitted to the stated tension.
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- First published: August 2025
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