Gertrude Jumper Knitting Pattern

Gertrude Jumper in Berroco Nomad

What is Being Made

The Gertrude Jumper is an intermediate-level knitted sweater designed for a comfortable, relaxed fit. This pullover-style jumper features a body worked seamlessly in the round from the bottom up to the underarms, with sleeves picked up and worked downward. The garment is available in eight sizes ranging from 42" to 68" bust measurement, with finished lengths between approximately 20½" and 23¾" depending on size. The pattern recommends 6–10" of positive ease in the bust for optimal fit and comfort.

Techniques Used

This knitting project employs several intermediate-level construction techniques. The body is worked in the round using circular needles, which eliminates the need for seaming the body panels. The pattern incorporates strategically placed increases using M1R (make one right) and M1L (make one left) techniques to shape the garment. The ribbed cuff at the lower edge is worked in a classic K1, P1 rib pattern. Sleeves are picked up around the armholes after the body is divided and worked downward in the round, a technique that creates a seamless integration between body and sleeves. The construction method requires knitters to work even in stockinette stitch for extended sections and manage stitch markers to track pattern repeats and shaping points.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch (St st) – The primary stitch throughout the body and sleeves, created by knitting every round when working in the round
• Ribbing (K1, P1) – Used for the cuff and waistband sections to create elasticity and a finished edge
• Make One Right (M1R) – An invisible increase technique used for shaping
• Make One Left (M1L) – An invisible increase technique used for shaping

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Gertrude Jumper is designed to be worked in Berroco Nomad, a yarn that comes in 50-gram balls. The pattern calls for 9 to 15 balls of Berroco Nomad in colorway #9103 Oats, depending on the finished size selected. The yarn weight and fiber content of Berroco Nomad are engineered to work at the specified gauge of 11 stitches and 21 rounds over 4 inches in stockinette stitch on the larger needles.

The needle requirements include 29" circular needles in sizes 10 (6.00 mm) and 10½ (6.50 mm), a 16" circular needle in size 10 (6.00 mm), and one set each of double-pointed needles in sizes 10 (6.00 mm) and 10½ (6.50 mm). The pattern also requires two stitch markers, two removable stitch markers, and waste yarn to hold stitches during construction. Knitters should obtain the correct gauge with their chosen needles before beginning the project to ensure accurate finished measurements.