The Gianna Sweater knitting pattern is a simple, beginner-friendly knit – both in design and construction. This cropped jumper knitting pattern has a boxy fit with narrow sleeves and a round neckline. The textured detail on the cuffs and hem adds a little interest, while using simple techniques.

It’s a perfect pattern for beginner knitters, and those with a little experience, to transition into making garments and pick up a few new skills. You’ll knit the front, back and sleeves of the jumper separately and then sew them together.

Skills you’ll use when knitting this jumper include knit stitch, purl stitch, decreasing and seaming.

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To knit this pattern you’ll need:

Chunky yarn (approximate yardage/meterage below) – I used Stylecraft Special Chunky*
1 x pair 6mm straight knitting needles
Tapestry needle
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Sizes

Bust Waist
A 28-30 inches 23-24 inches
B 32-34 inches 25-27 inches
C 36-38 inches 28-30 inches
D 40-42 inches 32-34 inches
E 44-46 inches 36-38 inches
F 48-50 inches 40-42 inches

Approximate Yardage/Meterage

Yards Metres
A 471 432
B 471 432
C 628 576
D 628 576
E 785 720
F 785 720

Construction

This pattern is knit flat on straight knitting needles, and seamed together.

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