Ella Rae Jumper Knitting Pattern

Ella Rae Anderson Family Sweaters

What is Being Made

The Ella Rae Anderson Family Sweaters collection features a range of coordinating pullover sweaters designed for the whole family. The pattern includes versions for children (sizes 2 years, 6 years, and 10 years) and adults (Small through XX-Large). Each sweater is available in multiple style options, including a round neck version and a v-neck version, with additional variations worked in reverse stockinette stitch for textural interest. The finished chest measurements range from 24 inches for the smallest size up to 55½ inches for the largest adult size, with full lengths varying from 13½ inches to 29¼ inches depending on the size selected.

Techniques Used

These sweaters are constructed using classic bottom-up seamed construction, meaning the pieces are knitted individually from the lower edge upward and then sewn together. The garments are worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for straightforward shaping and customization. The pattern employs raglan armhole shaping, a popular technique where the armhole decreases are worked diagonally from the underarm to the neckline, creating a distinctive sloped shoulder line. The neckline is finished using ribbed edging, which provides elasticity and a polished appearance. Double-pointed needles are used for working the neck ribbing in the round, a standard method for creating neat, fitted necklines.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch pattern is stockinette stitch (abbreviated as st st), which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a knit side and a purl side. For the reverse stockinette stitch versions (rev st st), the fabric is worked with the purl side facing outward, creating a textured, bumpy appearance that adds visual interest to the finished garment. Ribbing is used at the lower edges and neckline, typically alternating knit and purl stitches in a 1x1 or similar pattern to create vertical columns that provide stretch and recovery. The pattern also incorporates raglan decreases using standard decrease techniques such as slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over (sl 1, K1, psso) and knit 2 together (K2tog), which are worked symmetrically to create balanced shaping on each side of the raglan lines.

Materials

The Anderson Family Sweaters are designed to be knitted with Ella Rae Seasons yarn, a 100-gram skein weight yarn. The yardage requirements vary by size and style: the round neck versions require between 3 and 7 skeins depending on size, while the v-neck and reverse stockinette versions require between 2 and 6 skeins. The pattern is available in four beautiful colorways: shade 56 Coconut Sundae (for the boy's version), shade 60 Lady Marmalade (for the woman's version), shade 52 Dragonfruit Fudge (for the girl's version), and shade 30 Blues, Grey (for the man's version). Knitting is worked on US 9 (5.5 mm) needles for the ribbed cuffs and neckline, with a change to US 10.5 (6.5 mm) needles for the main body in stockinette stitch. A set of four double-pointed US 9 needles is used for working the neckline ribbing in the round. The recommended gauge is 14 stitches and 18 rows to 4 inches (10 cm) measured over stockinette stitch or reverse stockinette stitch using the larger needles, ensuring proper fit and drape of the finished garment.