Lang PTO28-02 Hooded Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern

Lang PTO28-02 Hooded Sweater

What is Being Made

This is a children's hooded sweater designed for sizes ranging from 2-3 years through 8 years old. The garment features a classic pullover construction with an integrated hood, making it a practical and cozy layering piece for young children. Chest measurements span from 56 cm to 74 cm (22" to 29¼"), with corresponding length measurements from 34 cm to 46 cm (13½" to 18").

Knitting Techniques Used

This sweater is constructed using a bottom-up seamed method, meaning the back and front pieces are knitted separately from the bottom edge upward, then joined together with seams. The garment is primarily worked flat on straight needles, with the exception of the hood, which is worked in the round using double-pointed needles. This combination of techniques allows for efficient construction while maintaining the structured fit of the body and the seamless comfort of the hood opening.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The sweater employs two primary stitch patterns throughout its construction:

• Pattern I: A simple knit one, purl one (k1, p1) ribbing worked on 3.5mm needles. This elastic ribbing is used for the lower edge and cuffs, providing stretch and recovery to keep the garment fitted.
• Pattern II: A half brioche rib worked in rows, also on 3.5mm needles. This more textured pattern is worked over two rows: the wrong side row is knitted entirely, while the right side row features a repeating sequence of knit one below and purl one. Edge stitches are slipped at the beginning and knitted at the end of each row for neat selvages. This brioche-inspired stitch creates visual interest and additional elasticity in the main body of the sweater.

Gauge and Sizing Information

The pattern specifies a gauge of 24 stitches and 50 rows over 10 cm (4") square when working Pattern II on 3.5mm needles. Accurate gauge is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements across all five size options. The pattern provides detailed schematic measurements in both metric (centimeters) and imperial (inches) for precision fitting.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

This sweater is designed to be knitted with LANGYARNS MERINO 150, a fine merino wool yarn that is mulesing-free. Yardage requirements range from 300 grams (6 balls) for the smallest size to 500 grams (10 balls) for the largest size. The pattern includes a color variant option in MERINO 150 DÉGRADÉ blue-orange-brick, which offers a gradient color effect across the three warm tones.

Needles and Tools

The pattern requires ADDI knitting needles in size 3.5mm (US 4) for the main body construction, along with one set of double-pointed needles in the same size for working the hood in the round. These needle specifications ensure consistent gauge and comfortable working experience throughout the project.

Construction Details

The back piece is cast on with the appropriate stitch count for each size and begins with Pattern I ribbing for the first 5 cm (2"). The knitter then transitions to Pattern II and continues working straight until the armhole markers are placed. Shoulder shaping is accomplished through strategic cast-offs worked on alternating rows, creating a properly fitted armhole depth that varies by size. The front piece follows a similar construction method, with additional shaping for the neckline and hood opening. The hood is subsequently picked up and worked in the round for a seamless finish.