The Chalet Jumper is a two-toned, oversized, drop-shoulder jumper with extra-long sleeves and a roll neck, creating the perfect cosy fit. It is knitted in an overall stockinette stitch with a garter stitch hem and cuffs. Skill Level: Confident Beginner to Intermediate Required Techniques: knitted cast on, knitting in the round, knitting flat, stockinette stitch, garter stitch, 1x1 rib stitch, German short rows, increasing, decreasing, backwards loop cast on, picking up stitches and binding off. Language: English Fit 9 sizes (see size guide) - XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL. Ranti wears a size M. The Chalet Jumper is designed to be oversized with a positive ease of 16-21cm/6-8” at the chest. The measurements for the finished jumper can be found on the second page of the pattern (note that these measurements only apply if the correct gauge is maintained throughout). Materials The jumper is knitted using two strands of any Aran-weight yarn (equivalent to using one strand of Chunky-weight yarn). Approx amounts for using one strand of Aran Weight yarn: 400 (450) 500 (550) 600 (600) 650 (700) 750g of Cascade 220, 100g/200m. Shown in colour ‘Calla Green (1052)’ Held together with... Approx amounts for using one strand of Aran Weight yarn: 400 (450) 500 (550) 600 (600) 650 (700) 750g of Cascade 220, 100g/200m. Shown in colour ‘Antiqued Heather (9600)’. Approx amounts for using one strand of Chunky Weight yarn: 400 (450) 500 (550) 600 (600) 650 (700) 750g of King Cole Wildwood Chunky, 100g/190m Yarn Alternatives: Aran-weight yarn: King Cole Wool Aran, Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted, Filcolana Peruvian Highland Wool Chunky-weight yarn: Cascade 128 Superwash, Ella Rae Classic Merino Superwash, Knit Picks Simply Wool Aran Suggested Needles: 3.5mm [US 4] circular needles (40-80cm/16-32" in length) 6mm [US 10] circular needles (80-100cm/32-40" in length) Extra Tools: Stitch markers, stitch holders or extra yarn, tape measure, scissors, and a tapestry needle (for weaving in ends). Gauge (after blocking): In stockinette stitch on 6mm [US 10] circular needles: 15 sts / 20 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4"]. In garter stitch on 3.5mm [US 4] circular needles: 15 sts / 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4"]. Size Guide Size Fit to Chest S-M-L 1 71-76cm / 28-30" XS 2 81-86cm / 32-34" S 3 91-97cm / 36-38" M 4 102-107cm / 40-42" L 5 112-117cm / 44-46" XL 6 122-127cm / 48-50" 2XL 7 132-137cm / 52-54" 3XL 8 142-147cm / 56-58" 4XL 9 152-157cm / 60-62" 5XL
