Blair Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern

Blair Sweater in Rowan Soft Boucle

What Is Being Made

The Blair Sweater is a classic knitted pullover sweater designed by Quails Studio. This garment is crafted as a beginner-friendly knitting project, making it an excellent choice for those new to sweater construction. The sweater features a traditional crew neckline and is available in nine different sizes, ranging from a 71–76 cm chest measurement up to 152–157 cm, ensuring a broad fit range for various body types.

Knitting Techniques Used

The Blair Sweater employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for beginner-level crafters. The construction method involves seamless or semi-seamless assembly, with distinct sections for the back, sleeves, and front pieces that are later joined together. The pattern uses strategic increases worked at regular intervals to shape the sleeves and body, creating a well-fitted silhouette. Shoulder shaping is achieved through bind-off decreases at the beginning of rows to create angled shoulder seams. The neckline is finished with a ribbed neckband that is picked up and worked in the round or flat, depending on preference, providing a neat and professional edge.

Stitches Used

The Blair Sweater is primarily constructed using stockinette stitch (also called garter stitch in reverse), which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a defined V-pattern on the right side. This stitch is worked by alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side. The neckband is worked in ribbed knit, which provides elasticity and a snug, comfortable fit around the neck opening. These straightforward stitches make the pattern accessible to beginners while producing a polished, professional-looking finished garment.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Blair Sweater is designed to be worked in Rowan Soft Boucle, a textured yarn that adds visual interest and a subtle nubby surface to the finished sweater. The yarn is supplied in 50-gram balls, and the yardage required varies by size, ranging from 6 balls for the smallest sizes (71–76 cm chest) up to 9 balls for the largest sizes (152–157 cm chest). The pattern specifies size 6 needles (metric sizing) for all construction, ensuring consistent gauge throughout the project. The recommended gauge is 12.5 stitches and 17 rows per 10 centimeters when working stockinette stitch on size 6 needles, which is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements. The sample shown in the pattern was photographed in Natural 602 and Biscuit 608 colorways, demonstrating the versatility of the design across different color options available in the Rowan Soft Boucle range.

Pattern Structure and Sizing

The pattern provides comprehensive sizing instructions with graduated increases and measurements tailored to each size category. The back piece is cast on with stitch counts ranging from 56 stitches for the smallest size to 106 stitches for the largest, and is worked straight in stockinette stitch until reaching the appropriate total height before shoulder shaping begins. Sleeve construction involves casting on a smaller number of stitches and working increases at regular intervals—either every 4, 6, or 8 rows depending on the size—to gradually expand the sleeve width to the desired measurement. This graduated increase system ensures proper sleeve cap shaping and a comfortable fit across all size ranges.