Top Down Simple Jumper with Stripes – Naturally K3018A little striped 4ply jumper with a raglan yoke and ribbed edges. Alternate solid and printed yarn for changing colour details, or choose your own two shades from the recommended ranges.Construction and pattern factsWorked in the round from the neck down. Hold the sleeve stitches while knitting the body, then work each sleeve in the round from the held stitches and underarm pickups. Stripes alternate between the two yarns; use one strand at a time and carry the resting colour up the inside of the work. Finish by weaving in ends and gently blocking.Sizes and fit Size Finished chest 6 months 45 cm 12 months 50 cm 18–24 months 60 cm Finished chest measurements follow the leaflet. Body chest measurements, an ease recommendation and finished total lengths are not stated. Compare with a jumper that fits well before choosing your size.Yarn requirementsUse the original Rosarios 4 Meia 4ply for the main colour and Rosarios 4 Meia Print 4ply for the contrast stripes. Both provide 185 m per 50 g. Metres below are converted from the leaflet’s quantities and are approximate. Size Meia: main Meia Print: contrast 6 months 185 m 185 m 12 months 370 m 185 m 18–24 months 370 m 370 m Gauge28 stitches × 36 rows over stocking stitch on 3.25 mm needles = 10 × 10 cm. Wash and block a swatch before checking stitch and row tension.Needles and notions 2.75 mm and 3.25 mm double-pointed and circular needles with a 60 cm cord, or suitable longer circulars for magic loop. Four stitch markers, with one different marker for the beginning of the round. Waste yarn to hold the sleeves and a tapestry needle. Skill guidanceConfident beginner to intermediate: knitting in the round, raglan increases, managing stripes, holding stitches, picking up underarm stitches and sleeve decreases. Keep the collar cast-on stretchy and read the body-and-sleeve division before starting.Frequently asked questionsDo I hold the solid and printed yarn together?No. The two yarns alternate in stripes, with one working strand at a time.Does the jumper need sewn side seams?No. The body and sleeves are knitted in the round. Finish by weaving in ends and blocking.Pattern formatChoose Digital PDF – Emailed or Printed Pattern – Posted. This purchase includes the Naturally knitting pattern only; yarn, needles and notions are sold separately.