Classic Elite Yarns Bonnie Jumper Knitting Pattern

Classic Elite Yarns Bonnie Striped V-Neck Tee

What is Being Made

The Bonnie is a randomly striped V-neck tee designed by Jamie Ophus and originally published in Highland Summer 1604. This garment combines decorative stripes and chevron stitch patterns with functional fringe detailing on the dolman sleeves. Available in sizes XS through 2XL, the design showcases how color changes and stitch patterns can create visual interest while maintaining structural simplicity.

Construction Techniques

This sweater employs several efficient knitting techniques that minimize finishing work:

• Seamless, worked in the round: The body is constructed in the round, eliminating the need for seaming and creating a smooth, continuous fabric
• Bottom-up construction: The garment is worked from the hem upward, allowing for easy fit adjustments
• Stripes with minimal ends: Unused colors are carried up the side of the work rather than being cut, significantly reducing weaving-in time
• Integrated fringe: Yarn ends from the striped bodice section are repurposed as fringe on the dolman sleeves, creating a cohesive design detail while eliminating waste

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Bonnie features three distinct chevron stitch patterns that create the visual striping and textural interest:

• Chevron 1: A multiple of 11 stitches worked over 2 rounds, alternating knit, knit-two-together, and make-one increases to create the chevron line
• Chevron 2: A multiple of 11 stitches worked over 3 rounds, incorporating a plain knit round between the chevron decrease and increase rounds
• Chevron 3: A multiple of 11 stitches worked over 4 rounds, with two plain knit rounds followed by the chevron pattern, creating a more subtle texture
• Stockinette stitch: Used for smooth sections of the garment
• Kpk (double increase): A specialized stitch that creates 3 stitches from 1 stitch by knitting, purling, and knitting again into the same stitch without removing it from the needle

Gauge and Yarn Requirements

Accurate gauge is essential for proper fit. The pattern provides three gauge measurements depending on which stitch pattern and needle size is used:

• Chevron 1 pattern: 31½ stitches and 36 rounds = 4 inches using the largest needle, blocked
• Chevron 3 pattern: 36½ stitches and 44 rounds = 4 inches using the smallest needle, blocked
• Stockinette stitch: 38 stitches and 48 rows/rounds = 4 inches using the smallest needle, blocked

The pattern emphasizes checking gauge before beginning, as proper tension directly affects the finished garment dimensions.

Materials and Tools

This project requires classic knitting supplies:

• Yarn: Classic Elite Yarns yarn in multiple colors for the random striping effect
• Needles: Multiple needle sizes (largest and smallest sizes specified in gauge sections) for working different stitch patterns
• Notions: Stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats when working in the round, stitch holders or scrap yarn for holding stitches during construction

Skill Level

This pattern is rated as Intermediate, suitable for knitters with experience in circular knitting, multiple stitch patterns, and color work techniques.