Start Here Top Down Jumper by Brenda Lam

Start Here Top Down Jumper

Knitting
May 2024
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
7 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 15 - 10.0 mm
US 19 - 15.0 mm
437 - 700 yards (400 - 640 m)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
English
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Description
The Start Here Top Down Jumper is a cozy jumper that’s the perfect closet staple and is made, you guessed it, from the top down. It’s nothing fancy, nothing complicated, but truly the best place to start in your me-made wardrobe journey. If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at knitting a jumper, I got you covered. Made with super chunky wool and big stitches, you’ll have your new go-to jumper in a matter of days!

Size guide
The pattern includes directions for 9 sizes. The length of the jumper can be cropped or lengthened to your liking.

Size 1
To fit chest: 28-30”
Width: 20.5”
Length: 17”

Size 2
To fit chest: 32-34”
Width: 21”
Length: 18”

Size 3
To fit chest: 36-38”
Width: 24”
Length: 19”

Size 4
To fit chest: 40-42”
Width: 24.5”
Length: 20”

Size 5
To fit chest: 44-46”
Width: 26.25”
Length: 21”

Size 6
To fit chest: 48-50”
Width: 28”
Length: 22”

Size 7
To fit chest: 52-54”
Width: 29.75”
Length: 23”

Size 8
To fit chest: 56-58”
Width: 30.25”
Length: 24”

Size 9
To fit chest: 60-62”
Width: 32”
Length: 25”

Needles
10mm/US15 circular needles – 24”+
15mm/US19 circular needles – 32”+

Yarn
Weight: 80m = 200 gr SUPER CHUNKY | 4wpi
5:5:6:6:6.5:7:7:8:8 skeins of super chunky yarn

Recommended Yarns

  • Crazy Sexy Wool from Wool and the Gang
  • The Wool from We Are Knitters

Substitute yarns
Note that these are merely suggestions, these yarns have not been tested on the pattern. Some adjustments in tension, gauge, and yardage may be required

  • Softy - Yarnalia
  • The Chunky Wool - Stitch and Story
  • Drops Polaris - Drops
  • Cosy On Up - Knitcraft
  • Sirdar Adventure - Sirdar
  • Tuff Puff - Knitpicks
  • Mayflower - Molly
  • Naturally Soft Super Chunky - MillaMia
  • Chunky - Durable
  • Cozy Yarn - Buttercream

Gauge
(10cm/4” x 10cm/4”)
~ 7 sts x 10 rows in stockinette stitch with 15mm/US19 needles

For more images, check out the #startheretopdownjumper on Instagram!

Happy knitting!!

This pattern is for personal, private use only. You may not copy, resell, or even share the pattern for free. Neither are you allowed to sell items produced from this pattern for commercial use.