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 kids is available in sizes 6mo 440yrds, 12mo 514yrds, 18mo 533yrds, 2y 614yrds, 4y 742yrds, 6y 838yrds, 8y 1018yrds, and 10y 1185yrds. 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,

1. 12 scblo rows= 4 inches (10cm).
2. 12 bean stitches X 12 bean stitch rows = 4x4 inches (10cm)
3. 20 yarn under sc X 24 rows = 4x4 inches (10cm)

This pattern calls for DK weight yarn. I used Whims Marino 182/166m; 50% Superwash merino and 50% nylon. However, I have also used Lion Brand CoBo, and ZZ twist.

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.