Louet Dawn Jumper Knitting Pattern

Louet Dawn Knitted Linen Sweater

What is Being Made

The Louet Dawn is a versatile knitted tee shirt designed by Trudy Van Stralen. This garment is available in eight sizes ranging from size 8 to size 22, making it suitable for a wide range of body types. The sweater can be crafted in either a solid color or a striped version, offering flexibility in design customization. The finished garment features a fitted silhouette with bust darts created through short rowing techniques for an optimal fit.

Knitting Techniques

The Louet Dawn employs several key knitting techniques to achieve its professional finish:

• Worked in the round: The main body of the sweater is knitted circularly, which creates a seamless construction and reduces finishing work.
• Short rowing: This technique is used strategically to create bust darts, allowing for a customized fit that accommodates different body shapes.
• Seamed construction: Specific seams are incorporated where necessary for structure and shaping.
• Worked flat: Certain sections, such as the neckline, are worked flat to allow for proper finishing techniques.
• Bottom-up construction: The garment is built from the hem upward, a traditional approach that allows for easy length adjustments.
• Backstitch finishing: The neckline is picked up on the wrong side and finished on the right side with a backstitch, creating a neat and professional edge.

Stitches Used

The Louet Dawn utilizes fundamental knitting stitches to create its textured design:

• Stockinette stitch: This is the primary stitch used throughout the garment, creating a smooth, classic fabric.
• Knit (K) and Purl (P) stitches: These basic stitches are combined in specific patterns, particularly in the striped version where alternating knit and purl stitches create textural interest.
• Slip stitch (Sl): Used in construction and finishing techniques.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Louet Dawn is designed to be knitted with Louet Euroflax, a 100% wet spun linen yarn. This yarn comes in Fine/Sport weight, with each skein containing 100 grams and yielding 270 yards of fiber. Linen is chosen for its breathability, durability, and natural fiber properties, making this sweater ideal for warm weather wear. The yarn is machine washable and dryable, offering practical care instructions for everyday wearability.

Yarn requirements vary by size and version:

• Solid version: Requires 3 to 6 skeins depending on size (sizes 8-10 need 3 skeins; sizes 11-19 need 4-5 skeins; sizes 20-22 need 5-6 skeins)
• Striped version: Requires 2-3 skeins of Color A and 2-3 skeins of Color B, distributed across the eight available sizes

Needles and Tools

The pattern requires circular needles in three different sizes to accommodate gauge changes and construction methods:

• 2.5 mm circular needles: Available in both 30 cm and 80 cm lengths for ribbing and initial cast-on
• 3.0 mm circular needles: Available in both 30 cm and 80 cm lengths for main body knitting
• 3.25 mm circular needles: Available in both 30 cm and 80 cm lengths for body shaping
• 3.0 mm crochet hook: Used for finishing techniques, particularly in securing the neckline edge

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 24 stitches and 32 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch. The instructions emphasize the importance of machine washing and drying a gauge swatch before measuring, as linen behaves differently before and after washing. This step is critical for achieving accurate finished dimensions.

Finished measurements are provided for all eight sizes, with bust circumferences ranging from 32⅔ inches (size 8)