Jumper with Bell Sleeves in a Round
Description
This pattern provides instructions for knitting a trendy jumper with bell sleeves in the round. Perfect for intermediate knitters looking for a stylish project.
Materials
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (US), Aran weight yarn (UK), 10-ply (AU), 200g (180m) Imperial, 200g (180m) Metric
- Needles: US 8 (5mm) circular needles, UK 6 (4mm) circular needles, Metric 5mm circular needles
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
Gauge
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Instructions
- Cast on 120 stitches using long tail cast on method
- Join in the round and place marker at beginning of round
- Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 2 inches
- Switch to stockinette stitch and knit every round until piece measures 12 inches from cast on edge
- Shape bell sleeves by increasing 4 stitches evenly spaced across the round
- Continue knitting in stockinette stitch until sleeves measure 18 inches
- Bind off loosely
- Weave in ends and block to finished measurements
Finishing
Sew up any remaining underarm seams and block the jumper to shape, following yarn care instructions.