Knitted Unicorn Jumper Pattern

This pattern will guide you through creating a cozy and cute unicorn jumper for all unicorn lovers out there!

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in main color (MC) and contrasting color (CC).
• Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) straight knitting needles.
• Crochet Hook: 4.5mm or size needed to achieve gauge.
• Stitch markers.
• Tapestry needle.

Gauge:

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.

Size:

This pattern is available in the following sizes: S (M, L, XL).

Abbreviations:

• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• Sl: Slip
• YO: Yarn over
• K2tog: Knit 2 stitches together
• MC: Main color
• CC: Contrasting color

Pattern:

Front:

1. With MC, cast on 80 (90, 100, 110) stitches.
2. Work in 2x2 rib (K2, P2) for 2 inches.
3. Change to stockinette stitch and continue until the piece measures 12 (13, 14, 15) inches from the cast-on edge.
4. Shape armholes:

Row 1: Bind off 4 (5, 6, 7) stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows.
Row 3: Bind off 4 (5, 6, 7) stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows.
Row 5: Bind off 2 (3, 4, 5) stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows.

5. Continue in stockinette stitch until the piece measures 18 (19, 20, 21) inches from the cast-on edge.
6. Shape the neck:

Row 1: K20 (23, 26, 29), join a new ball of yarn, bind off the center 40 (44, 48, 52) stitches, K20 (23, 26, 29).
Rows 2-3: Work each side separately in stockinette stitch for 2 rows.

7. Bind off all stitches.

Back:

Follow the instructions for the Front until the neck shaping. After binding off for the armholes, work even until the piece measures the same as the Front to the beginning of the neck shaping.

Sleeves:

1. With MC, cast on 36 (40, 44, 48) stitches.
2. Work in 2x2 rib (K2, P2) for 2 inches.
3. Change to stockinette stitch.
4. Increase 1 stitch at each end of the next row and then every 8th row thereafter until there are 58 (64, 70, 76) stitches on the needles.
5. Continue in stockinette stitch until the sleeve measures 18 (19, 20, 21) inches from the cast-on edge.
6. Bind off all stitches.

Finishing:

1. Sew the Front and Back pieces together at the shoulder seams.
2. Sew the Sleeve seams and then attach them to the body.
3. With CC, use a crochet hook to make a magical unicorn horn and sew it onto the top center of the jumper.
4. Weave in any loose ends and trim.

There you have it! A beautiful and whimsical unicorn jumper ready to keep you cozy and stylish. Enjoy your knitting journey!