a) I have recently relocated 4000miles away from home and am now living in New York
b) My temporary apartment wasn't really equipped internet-wise for blogging...and I have only just gotten the internet in my new full-time apartment
c) My knitting needles are currently winging their way around the world
d) I am working full-time in my first job since graduating so when I get home I'm really lazy...
So...here is the finished photo of the jumper (or as I am now supposed to call them at work 'sweater' lol)
Basically, I bought some really cheap 100% acrylic yarn from Boyes. For those of you who don't know, it's a really cheap shop that sells basically everything. I wouldn't go there for anything other than the fact they has a ridiculously cheap haberdashery.
The jumper has come out A LOT tighter than I originally intended as I edited the pattern from an old Vogue 1950's pattern where I guess people were a lot smaller then. I had to add a rib section into the sides and sleeves but the sleeves are still slightly tight. I think it may also be down the the fact I have done a pattern and this always makes the tension a little tighter which I didn't think through.
Ultimately, I'm pleased with my first attempt at making a knit pattern so if you fancy making one, please find the pattern below :)
I would suggest that if you need a bigger size, I would increase it along the centre front and centre back...if that makes any sense at all!
Size 8
Needle Size: 5 1/2 mm (US Size 9) and 5 1/2mm circular needles (US size 9)
Tension: 10cm square (4 inch square) 15sts, 22rows
Key: K=knit, P=purl, inc=increase, dec=decrease, SSK=slip, slip, knit, K2tog= knit 2 together
Houndstooth Pattern:
(every block is a stitch)
BACK
Cast on 60sts
Work in 1x1rib for 15rows (K1,P1, K1, P1 etc)
Work in houndstooth pattern and stocking stitch for rest of panel
Work 5 rows.
From Row 6, increase by 1st every 6 rows until Row 60 (70sts)
ARMHOLE SHAPING
SSK twice, K62, K2tog twice (66sts)
Dec by 1st for 13 rows (53sts)
Work 11 rows.
NECK SHAPING
K21, turn.
Cast off 1st at the beginning of every P row until all 21sts are cast off.
Slip 12 sts onto a holder
Cast off 1st at the beginning of every K row until all 21sts are cast off.
Leave the 12sts on the holder and start on the front panel.
FRONT
Cast on 60sts
Work in 1x1rib for 15rows (K1,P1, K1, P1 etc)
Work in houndstooth pattern and stocking stitch for rest of panel
Work 3 rows.
From Row 4, increase by 1st every 4 rows until Row 60 (75sts)
ARMHOLE SHAPING
SSK twice, K67, K2tog twice (71sts)
Dec by 1st for 15rows (56sts)
Work 2 rows.
SHAPE NECK
K22, turn.
Cast off 1st at the beginning of every P row and 1st at the end of every K row until all 22sts are cast off.
Slip 12sts onto holder.
Cast off 1st at the beginning of every K row and 1st at the end of every P row until all 22sts are cast off.
Leave the 12sts on the holder and start on the sleeves.
SLEEVES (Make 2)
Cast on 23sts.
Work in 1x1 rib for 10 rows.
Work in houndstooth pattern and stocking stitch for rest of panel
From Row11, inc by 1st every 5 rows for 99 rows.
Row 100, inc by 1st at the beginning and end of the row (43sts)
Row 101, Cast off 4sts at beginning and end of row (35sts)
Dec by 1st for 5 rows (30sts)
Row 107, Cast off 7sts at beginning and end of row
Cast off.
RIB SIDE PANEL (Make 2)
Cast on 8sts
Work in 1x1 rib for 106cms (41 1/2inches)
Cast off.
Sew entire garment together before making neck rib. Sew shoulder seams first, then sew in the sleeves and then add the side panel to join the front and back together.
NECK RIB
Working with right sides facing outwards and 5 1/2mm circular needle.
Cast on 27sts, slip back sts off the holder onto the circular needle, cast on 57sts, slip front sts off the holder onto the circular needle, cast on 30sts.
Work in 1x1 rib for 10 rows.
Cast off loosely. Sew rib to body.
Let me know if there's any problems!!
Bx
