The Jellybean Jumper is inspired by the Myra Slouch Hat. While looking for alternative yarns for the Myra Slouch Hat I couldn’t help but notice how beautiful the stitch looked when I worked in the round. I decided to continue increasing the rounds until I had a yoke; it was all downhill from there! I love the bean stitch for its simplicity, yet it has a touch of elegance when applied as a yoke with the right companion stitch to emphasize the bean stitch’s texture.

Myra is a funky hat, but the Jellybean jumper is toned down and a great staple for any fall/winter closet. The bottom of the sweater is worked in a yarn under single crochet. When working a yarn under single crochet in the round you get a “x” effect that is so nice and really fills in the single crochet stitch.

The Jellybean Jumper for adults is available in sizes XS 1289 yds, SM 1565yrds, M 1760yrds, L 1956yrds, XL 2278yrds, 2XL 2485yrds, 3XL 2692yrds, and 5XL 3106yrds. Amount of yarn used may vary depending upon alteration available within the pattern such as length.

Gauge for this pattern can be a little tricky, but it goes as follows,

• 12 scblo rows= 4 inches (10cm).
• 12 bean stitches X 12 bean stitch rows = 4x4 inches (10cm)
• 20 yarn under sc X 24 rows = 4x4 inches (10cm)

This pattern calls for DK weight yarn. I used ZZ Twist #4, 3.5oz/100g, 100% acrylic. However, I have also used Lion Brand CoBo, and Whims Marino.

I used a 4mm hook for my project, but you should use a hook that will help you achieve gauge. You may need to use multiple hooks depending on your tension.