Classic Elite Yarns Daphne Jumper Knitting Pattern

Classic Elite Yarns Daphne Knit Sweater

What is Being Made

The Daphne is a relaxed-fit raglan tee sweater designed by Susan Mills, originally published in the Wooded Glen 1601 printed collection. This intermediate-level knitting project features a distinctive fringe detail along the lower body and creates a classic pullover silhouette with drop sleeves and a crew neckline.

Construction Method and Techniques

The Daphne is constructed using a bottom-up, seamless approach worked in the round. The sweater is engineered with a unique two-part construction strategy: the lower body and sleeves are initially worked separately in the round to the underarms, then joined together for working the raglan yoke in one continuous piece up to the neck edge. This seamless construction method eliminates the need for seaming while maintaining structural integrity and a polished finish.

The signature fringe element is knit side to side as a separate panel. Stitches are then picked up along the straight selvedge edge of the fringe panel, with one stitch picked up for each garter ridge. The fringe loops themselves are created by intentionally unraveling dropped stitches down to the cast-on edge, producing approximately 2-inch-long fringe loops along the garment's lower edge.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The pattern employs fundamental knitting stitches and techniques:

• Stockinette Stitch (St st): Used for the main body fabric, creating a smooth, classic knit appearance
• Garter Stitch: The fringe panel is worked in garter stitch, which creates the visible ridges along which stitches are picked up
• Fringe Stitch Pattern: A decorative lace-inspired pattern worked over 8 stitches, alternating yarn overs and knit-two-together decreases across rows to create an openwork texture in the fringe panel
• Knit and Purl Stitches: Basic knit and purl stitches form the foundation of all stitch patterns used

Materials and Tools

The Daphne pattern requires circular needles in two sizes: longer circular needles for the main body and fringe construction, and shorter circular needles for working the sleeve sections. The pattern is designed to be worked with yarn from Classic Elite Yarns, though specific yarn weight and yardage requirements are detailed in the complete pattern instructions. The garment is available in multiple sizes ranging from Small through Large, with corresponding adjustments to stitch counts and finished measurements.

Sizing and Finished Measurements

The Daphne is offered in multiple sizes with proportional adjustments. The fringe panel length ranges from approximately 36 to 52 inches depending on size, with the knitted fringe section measuring about 1 inch wide and the resulting fringe loops measuring approximately 2 inches in length. The relaxed fit design provides comfortable ease across the bust and shoulders.