Unicorn Jumper Knitting Pattern

Description:

Create a magical unicorn jumper with this whimsical knitting pattern. This pattern combines fair isle and intarsia techniques to bring the unicorn design to life. The jumper is knit seamlessly in the round from the bottom up, with ribbing at the cuffs, hem, and neckline for a polished finish.

Materials:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in 3 colors - MC (Main Color), CC1 (Contrast Color 1), CC2 (Contrast Color 2)
• Needles: US 8 (5mm) and US 6 (4mm) circular needles, or sizes needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers

Gauge:

20 sts x 24 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch on larger needles

Size:

Women's XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL)

Instructions:

1. Using smaller needles and CC1, CO 120 (128, 136, 144, 152, 160) sts. Join in the round, being careful not to twist.
2. Work in K1, P1 ribbing for 2 inches.
3. Switch to larger needles and MC. Work in stockinette stitch until piece measures 8 (8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5) inches from CO edge.
4. Begin unicorn chart:
5. Continue in pattern as established until piece measures 15 (15.5, 16, 16.5, 17, 17.5) inches from CO edge.
6. Shape armholes:
7. Next round: BO 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) sts, work in pattern to end.
8. Next round: BO 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) sts, work in pattern to end.
9. Continue working in pattern, decreasing 1 st at each armhole edge every other round 2 times.
10. BO remaining sts.
11. Repeat for other armhole.

For detailed unicorn chart and finishing instructions, please visit our website at Purl Jam.