The BLANKET STITCH SWEATER is a simple boxy fit crew-neck jumper finished with the cutest blanket stitch edging.

The pattern is written in English, in sizes XS-2XL. The pattern indicates the sizes as such: (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL. The sample shown in photos is a S, worn by a UK8: bust 33cm, height 169cm.

Skill Level: Beginner (if this is your first knitting project you may find it a steep learning curve getting started but I’ve included lots of helpful links to walk you through anything you may be unfamiliar with)

Time: This absolutely flies off the needles! You will be able to complete this in about 12-20 hours.

Construction: The jumper is knit seamlessly from the bottom-up on circular needles, the sleeves and the collar are picked up and knit in the round. Then the blanket stitch is added at the end.

Techniques used: Basic knit and purl, 1x1 rib, 3 needle bind-off, picking up stitches, magic loop, blanket stitch.

Suggested Materials:
(5)5(6)6(7)7 balls of Chubbs super chunky merino in main colour (Peppermint)
1* ball of Chubbs super chunky merino in accent colour (Mallard)
(* approx. only 10-40g of accent colour is needed, ideal for stash busting)
12mm circular needles
10mm circular needles
Tapestry needle
Row marker (a ring or loop of yarn)
Measuring tape

Alternative yarns include: Paintbox ‘Simply Super Chunky’, Lion Brand ‘Wool Ease Thick & Quick’, Hobbii ‘Umami’ or any other Super Chunky yarn which meets gauge.

Gauge: 10cmx10cm stockinette on 12mm needles = 8 stitches, 11 rows