A timeless jumper pattern in 8 ply with an inclusive range of sizes, featuring saddle shoulders and optional side splits

Construction

Knit in pieces from the bottom up, sleeves sewn in to form the saddle shoulder, then picking up stitches to knit neckband in the round.

Tension

22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch using 4.00mm needles.

Suitable Yarns

This pattern was written for Luxury 8 ply. Most Bendigo Woollen Mills 8 ply yarns would suit this pattern. (Equivalent yarns: DK or Light Worsted).

Accessories

1 pair each 3.25mm and 4.00mm knitting needles and a 3.25mm circular needle, or size needles to give correct tension, 1 stitch-holder.

Difficulty Level (1 easy - 5 challenging)

3 out of 5 sheep. About Difficulty Ratings

Techniques you'll be employing

Increasing and decreasing, picking up stitches, including along the top of the saddle shoulders, knitting in the round (neckband), M1 (make one) increasing.

Fit & Related Yarn Requirements

To fit chest size	cm	80	90	100	110	120	130	140	150	160	170
Finished chest size	cm	90	100	110	120	130	140	150	160	170	180
Body length	cm	64	65	66	67	68	69	70	71	72	73
Sleeve length	cm	48	48	48	48	48	48	48	48	48	48
Qty	8 ply 200g balls	4	4	4	5	5	6	6	6	7	7

Photographed in Luxury 8 ply Amazon Green & Blue Denim.

ERRATA
Back with splits: 2nd Row ends with K2, P3.