This pattern will guide you through knitting a cozy ribbed jumper that is perfect for chilly days and evenings. The ribbed texture adds a touch of classic style to your wardrobe.
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch with US 8 needles
This pattern is written in one size to fit a medium/large adult. The finished jumper will have a chest circumference of approximately 40-44 inches.
Back Panel: Using US 8 needles, cast on 100 stitches. Work in 2x2 ribbing (K2, P2) for 4 inches.
Continue in stockinette stitch until the back panel measures 16 inches from the cast on edge.
Shape armholes by binding off 6 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows.
Continue in stockinette stitch until the back panel measures 23 inches from the cast on edge. Bind off all stitches.
Front Panel: Work the front panel the same as the back panel up to the armhole shaping.
Shape armholes as for back panel, then continue in stockinette stitch until the front panel measures 19 inches from the cast on edge.
Shape the neckline by binding off the center 20 stitches and then working each side separately. Bind off 3 stitches at the neckline edge every other row 3 times.
Continue working each side separately, decreasing 1 stitch at the neckline edge every other row 3 times. Bind off remaining shoulder stitches.
Sleeves (Make 2): Using US 8 needles, cast on 50 stitches. Work in 2x2 ribbing for 2 inches.
Switch to US 10 needles and stockinette stitch. Increase 1 stitch at each end of the next row, then every 8th row 8 times. 66 stitches.
Continue in stockinette stitch until the sleeve measures 18 inches from the cast on edge. Bind off all stitches.
Finishing: Sew the shoulder seams. Sew the side seams, leaving room for armholes. Sew the sleeves into the armholes. Weave in any loose ends.