Child's Cabled Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Child's Cabled Pullover in Plymouth Yarn Dandelion

Garment Overview

This is a child's pullover sweater featuring a classic cable knit design, crafted in a single continuous piece to minimize seaming. The pullover is available in five sizes to fit children ages 2 through 10 years, with chest measurements ranging from 20 inches to 34½ inches and finished lengths from 15 to 19 inches.

Construction Method

The sweater is constructed using a seamless, top-down approach worked in the round on circular needles. The body and sleeves are knitted as one continuous piece, with seaming required only at the side seams and underarm sleeve seams. This construction technique reduces the amount of finishing work while creating a comfortable, well-fitted garment for active children.

Stitch Techniques and Pattern Details

The pullover combines multiple knitting techniques to create visual interest and texture:

• 1x1 Ribbing: Used for the cuff and hem sections, providing stretch and a finished appearance. The ribbing is worked slightly stretched to maintain elasticity.
• Stockinette Stitch: The foundational stitch used throughout the body, creating a smooth, classic knit fabric.
• Cable Stitch Pattern: A repeating pattern based on a multiple of 9 stitches plus 5 additional stitches. The cable pattern uses two primary cable techniques: C2B (cable 2 back) and C2F (cable 2 front), which involve slipping stitches to a cable needle and crossing them over working stitches to create the characteristic twisted, rope-like texture of cables.

Gauge and Sizing

Proper gauge is essential for achieving the correct fit. The pattern specifies 5 stitches and 7.5 rows equals 1 inch in stockinette stitch on size 7 needles. In the cable pattern stitch, 5 stitches equal 1 inch, and in 1x1 ribbing, 5 stitches equal 1 inch when slightly stretched. The pattern is written for the smallest size (2 years), with measurements for larger sizes provided in parentheses throughout the instructions.

Materials and Yarn

The sweater is made from Plymouth Yarn Dandelion in color 2009. Yarn requirements vary by size, ranging from 5 balls (50 grams each) for the smallest size to 8 balls for the largest size, totaling between 250 and 400 grams of yarn depending on the child's age and size.

Needles and Tools

The pattern requires the following needles and notions:

• Size US 7 long circular needles for working the main body in the round
• Size 7 16-inch circular needles for working the neckline
• 4 stitch markers to denote pattern repeats and construction points
• Stitch holders to hold stitches temporarily during construction, particularly for the neckline
• Removable markers to track measurement points during knitting

Design Features

The pullover includes several thoughtful design elements suited for children's wear. The garment features set-in sleeves with gradual shaping achieved through strategic increases and decreases over multiple rows. The neckline is worked last, allowing for custom fitting and a polished finish. The cable pattern stitch creates visual texture and interest while the stockinette background provides a balanced, wearable fabric suitable for everyday children's clothing.