Doortje Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern

Doortje Sweater in Juniper Moon Farm Cruz Organic Merino

What is Being Made

The Doortje Sweater is an oversized knit pullover designed by Claudia Wersing as part of The Cosy Collection. This intermediate-level garment features a relaxed, comfortable fit with an intentional oversized silhouette. The sweater is available in five sizes ranging from Small to 2X-Large, with finished bust measurements from 43½ inches (110cm) to 59 inches (150cm). The front length measures approximately 23¼ to 24¾ inches (59–63cm), while the back is distinctly 3¼ inches (8cm) longer, creating a subtle high-low hemline effect.

Techniques Used

This sweater is constructed using circular knitting techniques worked in the round, combined with flat knitting sections for certain components. The pattern employs intentional dropped stitches as a primary design feature, where stitches are deliberately dropped multiple rows down and then picked back up with yarn ladders caught simultaneously. This advanced technique creates the distinctive textural bubble stitch pattern that defines the garment's visual interest.

The construction method involves seamless circular knitting using multiple circular needle sizes to accommodate increasing stitch counts as the garment expands. Increases are worked using M1L (make 1 left) and M1R (make 1 right) techniques, which create invisible, decorative increases by picking up loops between stitches and knitting into them from different directions.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch pattern is the bubble stitch, which is the signature element throughout the sweater. This pattern is worked over a 12-row repeat and requires a stitch count divisible by 4 when worked in rounds. The pattern alternates between stockinette sections and the specialized k4b (knit 4 below) stitch, which involves dropping a stitch intentionally 4 rows, creating 4 yarn ladders, then picking up the stitch 5 rows below while catching all the ladder yarns simultaneously. This creates a characteristic bumpy, textured surface.

The bubble stitch pattern for flat rows uses a similar concept but with a stitch count divisible by 4 plus 3 stitches. The pattern incorporates basic knit and purl stitches in stockinette sections between the bubble stitch repeats, providing contrast and structure.

Materials and Gauge

The Doortje Sweater is designed to be knitted with Juniper Moon Farm Santa Cruz yarn in color 111 Peridot, a merino-based fiber. The yardage requirement is 7 to 9 hanks of 100g each, depending on the chosen size. The pattern specifies US 8/5mm knitting needles throughout, including straight needles for flat sections and circular needles in three lengths: 16 inches (40cm), 24 inches (60cm), and 32 inches (80cm) for working different sections in the round.

The recommended gauge is 14 stitches and 28 rows to 4 inches (10cm) measured over the bubble stitch pattern using US 8/5mm needles. Achieving proper gauge is essential for this pattern, as the bubble stitch's dimensional quality depends on precise stitch and row counts. Additional notions include stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and construction sections.