The MATCHA jumper is a reimagined classic with a modern cut and clever details, which builds on traditional knitwear themes, like the saddle shoulder and seaming, reinterpreting them as part of a seamless garment.

This jumper has a straight cut, a slightly cropped body and long sleeves. It has a loose fit, with about 10-15 cm (4-8”) positive ease at the bust. A close-fitting mock neck and bold cuffs in twisted rib round up the design.

The recommended yarns pair perfectly: the cotton enhances the shine of the silk and balances out the warmth of the mohair. At this gauge, they create an irresistibly light, cuddly fabric with a unique drape that is perfect for layering. Pick a daring color and this jumper will brighten up even the gloomiest of days!

CONSTRUCTION

This garment is knit top-down in one piece, mostly in the round, in stockinette stitch. The work starts with the neckline, which is shaped using German short rows. The yoke is shaped using a seamless saddle shoulder construction with faux seams. At the underarm, the work is divided in body and sleeves. Each piece is knit separately and finished with a hem in twisted rib. The neck is worked in twisted rib from the neckline, folded inwards and seamed down.

The pattern includes optional bust shaping using German short rows, tips on how to adjust for a different row gauge, as well as modification suggestions for wider shoulders, larger sleeves and deeper armholes. The neckline is perfectly suited for a turtleneck too.

KNITTING LEVEL

Advanced beginner to intermediate. The pattern includes step-by-step instructions, explains the used techniques and includes links to video tutorials.

TECHNIQUES:
Stockinette stitch flat and circular (K/P), half-twisted rib stitch, lifted increases (RLI, LLI), RS/WS increases (M1R, M1L, M1LP), RS decreases (K2tog, P2tog, SSK, SSP), long tail cast-on (LTCO), backwards loop cast-on (BLCO), German short rows (GSR), pick-up-and-knit (PUK), Italian bind-off.

AVAILABLE SIZES

1 (2, 3, 4) 5 (6, 7, 8) 9 (10, 11, 12) 13 (14, 15, 16)

graded for bust circumferences (cm / inch):
76-80 (81-85, 86-90, 91-95) 96-100 (101-105, 106-110, 111-115) 116-120 (121-125, 126-130, 131-135) 136-140 (141-145, 146-150, 151-155) cm / 30-32 (32-34, 34-36, 36-38) 38-40 (40-42, 42-44, 44-46) 46-48 (48-50, 50-52, 52-54) 54-56 (56-58, 58-60, 60-62)“

The pattern includes an extensive size chart and schematics. Follow the pattern’s size guide to choose your size.

My bust size is 91 cm (36½“) and I am wearing size 4.

GAUGE

in 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4”)
Main fabric: 22 sts x 28 R in stockinette stitch
in 10 cm (4”)
Cuff/Hem: 28-30 sts in half-twisted rib stitch

SUGGESTED YARN

Ovelha Negra Olívia (350 m / 50 g)
3 (4, 4, 4) 4 (4, 4, 5) 5 (5, 5, 5) 5 (5, 6, 6) balls
held together with
Majo Garn Pearl Mohair (210 m / 25 g)
or a similar silk-mohair blend
5 (6, 6, 6) 6 (7, 7, 7) 8 (8, 8, 8) 9 (9, 9, 10) balls

Matcha version: For my bright green version I used Olívia “12” together with Majo Pearl Mohair “Pistachio”

Sencha version: For my olive green version I used Olívia “14” together with Isager Silk Mohair (212 m / 25 g) “68”

Jule used woollentwine heirloom dk “maroon”. She sized up a couple of sizes for an extra oversized fit and didn’t fold the neck. I recommend working the neck that way if you’re using DK weight yarn.

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS

Use the necessary needle sizes to get the given gauge. You’ll need different sizes circular needles and DPN or shorties.
For the main fabric, I used 3.5 mm (US 4) needles. For the finishes, I used smaller needles, between 2.5 mm (US 1.5) and 3 mm (US 2.5).

4+ stitch markers, 1 unique marker for EOR, removable stitch markers, 2+ stitch holders, tapestry needle, measuring tape

Need help at any point? Make sure to check the last pattern pages for tips, abbreviations, tutorials, and a contact