Monroe High Neck Jumper

The Monroe Jumper is a beautiful and easy to wear jumper that will be ideal for many social or professional occasions, or even just something cosy to wear around the home.  This pattern is relatively easy to make and would be a good confidence builder for a novice knitter embarking on the first garment project.

Knitting Techniques include:
An easy cable pattern, 
K2tog 
M1 - make one stitch by picking up the bar between the sts in the row below and knitting it through the back loop
P2tog 
Yo - yarn over the needle

Photographed in the colour Alpaca Dew (Light Grey)
Knitted in Purl Alpaca Designs 100% pure alpaca Fine yarn
Skill level: Confident Novice/Intermediate

To make this in our woollen spun yarn, click here (You'll need between 6-9 balls depending on your size)
To make this in our worsted spun yarn, click here (You'll need between 2.5-4 skeins depending on your size)
To make this in our alpaca/wool blend, click here (You'll need between 6-9 balls depending on your size)
To make this in our alpaca/silk blend, click here (You'll need between 6-9 balls depending on your size)

Sizes:
X-Small: UK sizes 4-6, to fit approx 73cm/29″ bust (weight 300g)
Small: UK sizes 8-10, to fit approx 83cm/33″ bust (weight 350g)
Medium: UK sizes 12-14, to fit approx 93cm/37″ bust (weight 350g)
Large: UK sizes 16-18, to fit approx 102.5cm/41″ bust (weight 400g)
X-Large: UK sizes 20-22, to fit approx 112cm/44″ bust (weight 450g)

Actual size: 81.5 [89.5, 97, 108, 120.5]cm (32¼ [35¼, 38¼, 42¾, 47½] in)

Length: 60 [61, 62, 63, 64] cm (23½ [24, 24½, 24¾, 25¼] in )

Knitted on 4mm, 4.5mm, 5mm and 6mm circular needles – an interchangeable set with 60, 80 and 100mm cables is recommended.

TENSION: 18 sts and 26 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch using 5mm needles after light steaming.

Please note, if using a different yarn, correct tension must be obtained to make sure this garment fits properly.