This pattern is inspired by the wonderful world of cheese! Perfect for cheese lovers who want to show off their cheesy style. The XL Adult Jumper is cozy and comfy, making it ideal for chilly days.
15 stitches x 20 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.
This pattern is written for an XL Adult size. The finished measurements are approximately:
Cast on 100 stitches.
Row 1 (RS): Knit all stitches.
Row 2 (WS): Purl all stitches.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until the work measures 16 inches from the cast-on edge, ending with a WS row.
Work the same as the Back until the work measures 12 inches from the cast-on edge, ending with a WS row.
Next Row (RS): Knit 36 stitches, place marker, knit 28 stitches, place marker, knit to end.
Continue working in stockinette stitch, decreasing 1 stitch before and after each marker on every RS row until 10 stitches remain between the markers.
Work even until the armhole measures 8 inches from the cast-on edge, ending with a WS row.
Bind off all stitches.
Cast on 40 stitches.
Row 1 (RS): Knit all stitches.
Row 2 (WS): Purl all stitches.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until the work measures 14 inches from the cast-on edge, ending with a WS row.
Next Row (RS): Knit 2, *knit 2 together, knit to last 4 stitches, slip slip knit, knit 2*; repeat from * to * once more, knit to end.
Decrease 1 stitch before and after the markers on every RS row until 24 stitches remain.
With RS facing, sew the shoulder seams using the mattress stitch.
Pick up and knit stitches evenly around the neck opening using circular needles.
Knit 1 round, then purl 1 round. Bind off all stitches.
With RS facing, sew the side and sleeve seams using the mattress stitch.
Weave in all loose ends.