Cowl Neck Jumper Knitting Pattern

This cozy cowl neck jumper is perfect for chilly days and evenings. Stay warm and stylish with this intermediate knitting pattern.

Materials:

Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (UK Aran, Metric 10 ply) - approx. 800-1000 yards (Imperial) / approx. 730-910 meters (Metric)
Needles: US 8 (UK 6, Metric 5mm) and US 10 (UK 4, Metric 6mm) knitting needles
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers

18 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch on larger needles

One size fits most adults

Back Panel
1. Using smaller needles, cast on 80 stitches.
2. Work in 2x2 ribbing (k2, p2) for 2 inches.
3. Switch to larger needles and knit in stockinette stitch until piece measures 16 inches from cast on edge.
4. Shape armholes: Bind off 6 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows. Continue knitting until piece measures 22 inches.
5. Bind off all stitches.
Front Panel (Work same as Back Panel until shaping neck)
Shaping Neck
1. Knit across 40 stitches, place marker, join a new ball of yarn, bind off center 10 stitches, knit to end.
2. Next row: Decrease 1 stitch at neck edge every other row 3 times.
3. Work both sides at the same time, shaping neck as established until piece measures 18 inches from cast on edge.
4. Bind off all stitches.
Sleeves
1. Using smaller needles, cast on 40 stitches.
2. Work in 2x2 ribbing for 2 inches.
3. Switch to larger needles and knit in stockinette stitch.
4. Increase 1 stitch at each end every 4th row 13 times.
5. Work even until sleeve measures 18 inches.
6. Bind off all stitches.
Finishing
1. Sew shoulder seams.
2. Sew side seams.
3. Set in sleeves.
4. Weave in all ends.
5. Crochet a cowl neck around the neckline using a simple ribbing stitch.