Blue Sky Fibers Fleming Hoodie Jumper Knitting Pattern

Blue Sky Fibers Fleming Hoodie by Michael Vloedman

What Is Being Made

The Fleming Hoodie is an unisex, cozy knitted sweater featuring a relaxed fit with extended sleeves and integrated thumb holes. Designed for quick completion using super bulky yarn, this garment offers both comfort and style for fall and winter wear. The pattern includes nine sizes ranging from extra-small through 5XL, with finished chest circumferences from 32 inches to 64½ inches, accommodating a wide range of body types.

Knitting Techniques

This intermediate-level pattern employs a combination of construction methods to create a well-fitted garment. The hoodie is primarily worked in the round using circular needles for the lower body and hood sections, which creates a seamless construction that minimizes seaming. The sleeves are worked using the in-the-round technique on double-pointed needles or preferred small circumference needles. The pattern transitions to working flat (back and forth) once the neck opening is reached, allowing for the hood shaping and finishing. The bottom-up construction method means knitting begins at the lower edge and progresses upward toward the shoulders and hood, a traditional approach that allows for easy length adjustments.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch used throughout the Fleming Hoodie is stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric with characteristic V-shaped columns. The hem features a ribbed pattern worked as k1, p1 (knit one, purl one) ribbing, which provides elasticity and helps the garment cling gently at the edges without rolling. This ribbed edging appears at the lower body hem and sleeve cuffs, creating a finished, tailored appearance while maintaining stretch for comfortable wear.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Fleming Hoodie is designed for use with Woolstok North, a super bulky weight yarn composed of 100% Fine Highland Wool. This yarn comes in 150-gram hanks with approximately 107 yards per hank. Yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 7 hanks for the smallest sizes (XS and S) up to 12 hanks for the largest size (5XL). The pattern shown features the colorway No. 4324 Morning Frost, a blue-toned option that exemplifies the versatility available in the Woolstok North line.

Needles and Tools

The pattern requires multiple needle sizes to achieve proper gauge and construction. The primary working needle is a size 15 (10mm) circular needle measuring 32 inches or longer, used for the body and hood sections. Size 15 (10mm) double-pointed needles or preferred small circumference needles are used for sleeve knitting. A smaller size 13 (9mm) circular needle accommodates the ribbed hem, and size 13 (9mm) double-pointed needles work the sleeve cuffs. Additional tools include stitch holders or waste yarn for managing stitches, stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and construction points, and a tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends.

Gauge and Finished Measurements

The pattern specifies a gauge of 10 stitches and 14 rounds measuring 4 inches in stockinette stitch when worked on the largest needles and blocked. Achieving this gauge is essential for obtaining the intended finished measurements. Sleeve length to the underarm measures 21 inches across all sizes, while body length varies slightly from 27½ inches in the smallest size to 35 inches in the largest size. The generous sizing accommodates layering and provides a comfortable, relaxed fit appropriate for an unisex design.