Spotted Orchid Jumper Knitting Pattern

This beautiful Spotted Orchid Jumper is the perfect project for any knitting enthusiast. With its intricate spotted orchid design, this jumper will surely become a staple in your wardrobe.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (UK: Aran, Metric: 10 ply)
• Needles: US size 8 (UK size 6, Metric size 4mm) and US size 10 (UK size 4, Metric size 6mm)
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Scissors

Gauge

18 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches/10cm in stockinette stitch using US size 8 needles.

Size

This pattern is available in sizes S (M, L, XL). Please refer to the size chart below for detailed measurements:

Pattern

Cast on the required number of stitches for your size using US size 8 needles.

Row 1: Knit all stitches.

Row 2: Purl all stitches.

Continue in stockinette stitch until the piece measures the desired length (refer to the size chart for your size).

Spotted Orchid Design:

Follow the chart below to create the spotted orchid design:

Repeat these 6 rows to create the spotted orchid design.

Once the piece measures the desired length, switch to US size 10 needles and continue in stockinette stitch for 2 inches.

Next, bind off all stitches and weave in any loose ends using a tapestry needle.

Finishing

Block the jumper to the correct measurements following the yarn manufacturer's instructions.

Attach stitch markers to mark the placement of sleeves.

Seam the sides of the jumper using mattress stitch, leaving holes for the sleeves as marked by the stitch markers.

Attach sleeves to the holes left for them using mattress stitch.

Finally, weave in any remaining loose ends and trim off excess yarn.