Bausch Jumper Knitting Pattern

Bausch Jumper in Berroco Mirelle

What Is Being Made

The Bausch Jumper is an advanced-level knitted sweater designed by Alison Green. This garment is available in nine sizes ranging from 35½ inches to 70 inches in finished bust measurement, with corresponding length options from 20¾ inches to 23¾ inches. The sweater is shown modeled in Size 4 with a finished bust of 48½ inches and is designed to be worn with approximately 2 inches of positive ease, though 2 to 4 inches of positive ease is recommended depending on personal fit preference.

Techniques Used

The Bausch Jumper employs several advanced knitting techniques suitable for experienced knitters. The garment is constructed using the bottom-up method, with individual pieces knitted separately and then sewn together for assembly. Cable work features prominently in the design, utilizing specialized cable techniques including a Cable Decrease Right (CDR) abbreviation that involves manipulating stitches across the needle to create decorative decreases. The pattern includes charted stitch patterns, specifically referencing Chart C or D with a 24-stitch pattern repeat. Blocking is an essential finishing step, as gauge measurement is taken after blocking to ensure accurate finished dimensions.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch pattern used throughout the Bausch Jumper is Moss Stitch, which creates a textured, reversible fabric. The pattern incorporates cable stitches as a design element, with the specialized Cable Decrease Right (CDR) technique used to shape and define cable motifs. The pattern includes charted sections that require following visual stitch maps, indicating the use of multiple stitch types beyond basic knit and purl stitches. The 24-stitch pattern repeat of the charts measures 5 inches wide when worked with the specified gauge.

Materials: Yarn, Needles, and Notions

The Bausch Jumper is designed to be knitted with Berroco Mirelle yarn in colorway #11805 Looking Glass. Yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 7 hanks for the smallest size to 12 hanks for the largest sizes, with each hank weighing 100 grams. The pattern calls for US Size 8 (5 mm) and US Size 9 (5.5 mm) knitting needles, with the larger needles used for the main fabric to achieve the required gauge of 15 stitches and 25 rows equaling 4 inches in Moss Stitch. A 16-inch circular needle in Size 8 is specified for certain sections of construction. Additional notions required include a cable needle for managing cable stitches, stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping, and a tapestry needle for seaming the finished pieces together.

Gauge and Finishing

Achieving the correct gauge is critical for this advanced project. The specified gauge is 15 stitches and 25 rows over 4 inches when measured in Moss Stitch using the larger needles after blocking. The 24-stitch pattern repeat of the charted sections measures 5 inches wide at this gauge. All measurements are taken after blocking, making this finishing step integral to achieving the intended finished dimensions and drape of the completed jumper.