A timeless jumper pattern in 8 ply with an inclusive range of sizes, featuring saddle shoulders and optional side splits Construction Knit in pieces from the bottom up, sleeves sewn in to form the saddle shoulder, then picking up stitches to knit neckband in the round. Tension 22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch using 4.00mm needles. Suitable Yarns This pattern was written for Luxury 8 ply. Most Bendigo Woollen Mills 8 ply yarns would suit this pattern. (Equivalent yarns: DK or Light Worsted). Accessories 1 pair each 3.25mm and 4.00mm knitting needles and a 3.25mm circular needle, or size needles to give correct tension, 1 stitch-holder. Difficulty Level (1 easy - 5 challenging) 3 out of 5 sheep. About Difficulty RatingsTechniques you'll be employingIncreasing and decreasing, picking up stitches, including along the top of the saddle shoulders, knitting in the round (neckband), M1 (make one) increasing. Fit & Related Yarn Requirements To fit chest size cm 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 Finished chest size cm 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 Body length cm 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 Sleeve length cm 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 Qty 8 ply 200g balls 4 4 4 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 Photographed in Luxury 8 ply Amazon Green & Blue Denim. ERRATABack with splits: 2nd Row ends with K2, P3.
