Monstera Inspired Knitted XL Adult Jumper Pattern

This pattern is designed to create a cozy and stylish jumper inspired by the beautiful Monstera plant. With its intricate leaf pattern, this jumper is perfect for any plant lover.

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (Category 4). Choose a color that matches your favorite Monstera leaf or get creative with different shades of green.
• Needles: US size 8 (5mm) circular needles and double-pointed needles (DPNs) for the sleeves.
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle

Gauge

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches (10cm) in stockinette stitch.

Size

This pattern is written for a XL adult size. The finished measurements are approximately:

• Bust: 42-44 inches (107-112cm)
• Length: 26 inches (66cm)

Pattern

Back

1. Cast on 110 stitches.
2. Work in 2x2 ribbing (knit 2 stitches, purl 2 stitches) for 2 inches (5cm).
3. Switch to stockinette stitch and knit every row until the piece measures 20 inches (51cm) from the cast on edge.
4. Next row: (Right side) Knit 40 stitches, place marker, knit to the end of the row.
5. Continue working in stockinette stitch, knitting the marked stitches and purling the remaining stitches, until the armhole measures 8 inches (20cm) from the cast on edge.
6. Bind off the center 30 stitches for the neck.
7. Continue working each side separately, decreasing 1 stitch at each neck edge every other row until you reach 8 stitches on each side.
8. Continue knitting until the armhole measures 9 inches (23cm) from the cast on edge.
9. Bind off all stitches.

Front

Work as for the Back until the armhole measures 6 inches (15cm) from the cast on edge.

Shape Neck Opening:

1. Bind off the center 16 stitches.
2. Continue working each side separately, decreasing 1 stitch at the neck edge every other row until you reach 8 stitches on each side.
3. Continue knitting until the armhole measures 9 inches (23cm) from the cast on edge.
4. Bind off all stitches.

Sleeves

1. With DPNs, cast on 48 stitches.
2. Work in 2x2 ribbing for 2 inches (5cm).
3. Switch to stockinette stitch and knit every round until the sleeve measures 18 inches (46cm) from the cast on edge.
4. Bind off all stitches.

Finishing

1. Block all pieces to the correct measurements.
2. Using mattress stitch, seam the shoulders.
3. Attach the sleeves to the body using mattress stitch.
4. Seam the side and sleeve seams using mattress stitch.
5. Weave in all ends.

Enjoy your Monstera Inspired Jumper!