Fauna Jumper
When I first got my hands on the Nurtured Worsted weight yarn by Julie Asseline I knew I wanted to make something really special. I had been dreaming of using this stitch pattern for a yoke sweater for years, but had been waiting for the perfect yarn to pair it with! I’ve included some of my all time favorite design elements in this one, from a cozy rolled collar, to the very functional bracelet length sleeves and who can resist pockets?!?!
Yarn
Julie Asseline Nurtured Worsted Weight 100% Fine Wool Yarn
(Rambouillet + Targhee + Merino) 56g / 2oz = 118m / 130yds
Shown in Antlers, 10 (10, 12, 13) (14, 15, 16) 17 skeins
Approximately 1240 (1300, 1520, 1630) (1780, 1880, 2000) 2200 yards
Materials
US Size 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles, minimum 40 cm/16” cord.
US Size 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles, minimum 50cm/ 20” cord.
*Note on cord length: for the yoke and body section, especially the larger sizes, you may want a longer cord.
For the collar and sleeves, a shorter cord, DPN’s, or Magic Loop may be used.
1 stitch marker
Tapestry needle
Scrap yarn or stitch holders for sleeves
Spare set of larger needles for pockets
Gauge
17 stitches x 30 rounds = 4 x 4”/10 x 10 cm in garter stitch with largest needles *OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Notes
This sweater is worked in the round from the top down. A rolled collar is knit first, then folded over and knit together with the sweater before the yoke is worked. The body is knit in garter stitch with a simple drop stitch pattern that is worked through the yoke. Short rows are worked across the back for slight shaping. Change needle lengths as required as the yoke circumference increases. After the yoke, the sleeve stitches are put on hold. The body and sleeves are both knit in garter stitch in the round. Slight waist shaping for the body is optional, along with set in kangaroo pockets.
Finished Measurements
Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) 8 Shown in size 2 with approximately 7” positive ease.
Finished Measurement at chest (fullest point): 39.5 (43.25, 47, 51) (54.5, 58.5, 62) 66”
Height To Underarm: 14.5 (14.5, 14.5, 15.5) (16, 16, 16) 16.25“
Sleeve Circumference at Upper Arm: 12.4 (14, 14.8, 16.5) (16.3, 16, 17.7) 19.3”
Sleeve Circumference at Cuff: 8 (8.4, 9, 9.4) (9.9, 10.4, 10.4) 11.3”
Sleeve length from Underarm: 17 (18, 18, 18) (18, 18.25, 18.25) 18.25”
*NOTE: This design is meant to be worn with 4-10” positive ease, to choose the size for your intended fit, pick one based on the finished measurements.