Low V-Neck Jumper Knitting Pattern
This stylish and cozy low v-neck jumper is a perfect intermediate-level project for those looking to expand their knitting skills. Knitted in the round from the bottom up, this jumper features a flattering low v-neck that adds a modern twist to a classic design.
Materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (UK Aran) in your choice of color
- Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) and US 8 (5mm) circular needles, or sizes needed to obtain gauge
- Cable needle
- Stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
Gauge:
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches (10cm) in stockinette stitch on larger needles
Sizes:
This pattern is written in sizes XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL) to fit bust 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50) inches.
Instructions:
- Cast on 100 (112, 124, 136, 148, 160) stitches using smaller needles.
- Ribbing: *K2, P2* across all stitches for 2 inches.
- Switch to larger needles and knit in stockinette stitch until piece measures 15 (15.5, 16, 16.5, 17, 17.5) inches from cast on edge.
- Shape V-Neck: Knit across 25 (28, 31, 34, 37, 40) stitches, place marker, join second ball of yarn and bind off center 50 (56, 62, 68, 74, 80) stitches, knit to end.
- Working both sides at the same time, decrease 1 stitch at each neck edge every other row 3 times.
- Continue knitting in stockinette stitch until piece measures same as back to shoulder.
- Bind off.
- Join shoulder seams using mattress stitch.
- Pick up stitches around armholes and knit in the round for 7 (7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5) inches.
- Ribbing: *K2, P2* for 1 inch.
- Bind off in pattern.
- Weave in all ends and block to shape.