Ella Rae Jumper Knitting Pattern
By Ella Rae
Specifications
| Brand: | Ella Rae |
| Yarn Weight: | Sport |
| Designer: | Ursula McGrath |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Techniques and Construction: | Bottom Up, Lace, Seamed, Worked Flat |
| Pattern Code: | 1206-02 |
Product Description
Jessie from Ella Rae is a cute and colorful pullover with bobble and eyelet details dressing up a classic set-in sleeve silhouette. Knit flat in pieces from the bottom up and seamed, this sweater has a crew neckline and long stockinette sleeves. The front and back feature rotating stitch patterns from stockinette and seed stitch to eyelet lace and bobbles for an engaging project that will be fun for kids to wear too. Cashmereno Sport Taffy is a soft blend of Merino wool, cashmere, and acrylic that sports vibrant variegated colors and crisp stitch definition. Choose Jessie for kids who love color and a little something extra! Stitch patterns are written out only.
Sizes: 2–3 (4–5, 6–7, 8–9, 10–11) years to fit 22 (24, 26, 28, 30)” chest
Finished Measurements:
Chest – 24 (26, 28, 30, 32)”
Length – 14 (15, 17, 19, 20)”
Sleeve length – 9 (11, 12, 13, 15)”
Yarn Requirements: 5 (5, 6, 7, 7) balls Ella Rae Cashmereno Sport Taffy (55% Merino Wool/ 33% Acrylic/ 12% Cashmere), shown in #305 Citrus Delight
Needles:
US 3 (3.25mm)
US 5 (3.75mm)
Gauge: 21 sts and 32 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch with US 5 (3.75mm) needles
Ella Rae Jessie Children's Knit Sweater
What is Being Made
The Ella Rae Jessie is a children's knit sweater designed by Ursula McGrath, sized for ages 2-3 through 10-11 years. The garment is tailored to fit chest measurements ranging from 22 to 30 inches (56 to 76 centimeters), with finished chest measurements of 24 to 32 inches (61 to 81 centimeters). The sweater features a classic construction with a body length varying from 14 to 20 inches (36 to 51 centimeters) depending on size, and sleeve lengths ranging from 9 to 15 inches (23 to 38 centimeters).
Knitting Techniques Used
This sweater employs several key knitting techniques to create its finished structure. The garment is worked flat, meaning pieces are knitted on straight needles rather than in the round. The construction follows a bottom-up approach, where the body and sleeves are knitted starting from the lower edges and progressing upward toward the shoulders. The pieces are then seamed together to form the complete garment. Lace detailing is incorporated into the design, adding visual interest and texture through openwork patterns created by yarn-forward stitches and decreases.
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
The Jessie sweater utilizes fundamental knitting stitches combined into structured pattern repeats. The primary stitch base is stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric surface. Lace elements are introduced through yarn forward (yf) stitches paired with knit two together (K2tog) decreases, creating the characteristic eyelet holes typical of lace knitting. The pattern also incorporates ribbing, worked as alternating knit and purl stitches (K1, P1 repeat), which provides elasticity and structure at edges and cuffs. Additional texture is created through reverse stockinette sections, where purl stitches form the fabric face, and garter stitch elements created by knitting every row, adding dimensional interest to the design.
Materials and Gauge
The Ella Rae Jessie is knitted using Ella Rae Cashmereno Sport yarn in the shade 305 Citrus Delight. The yardage requirement is 5 to 7 balls of 50-gram weight, depending on the size being knitted. Two pairs of US knitting needles are required: US 3 (3.25mm) needles for ribbed edgings and US 5 (3.75mm) needles for the main body fabric. The pattern is worked to a gauge of 21 stitches and 32 rows over a 4-inch (10-centimeter) square in stockinette stitch using the US 5 (3.75mm) needles. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for obtaining the proper finished measurements and fit for the child's size.
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