Louet Shauna Jumper Knitting Pattern

Louet Shauna Sweater Pattern Summary

What is Being Made

The Louet Shauna is a fitted pullover sweater featuring prominent cable braids that run from the center front, center back, and saddle shoulders through to a fitted high neckline. This design showcases decorative cabling as a central design element, making it an elegant garment suitable for everyday wear or special occasions. The sweater is available in six sizes ranging from XS to XXL, allowing for a customized fit across a wide range of body types.

Construction Technique

The Shauna sweater is worked in the round from the bottom up to the underarms, which creates a seamless body and ensures consistent stitch definition throughout the main garment section. After the body is completed to the armholes, the piece transitions to seamed construction for the upper portions, including the sleeves and shoulder saddles. This hybrid approach combines the benefits of circular knitting for the body with traditional seaming for structural shaping at the shoulders and sleeves.

Stitches and Cable Techniques

The pattern employs several cable crossing techniques to create the signature braided effect:

• 2/1LC (2 over 1 left cross): Slip 2 stitches onto cable needle, place at front of work, knit 1, then knit 2 from cable needle
• 2/1RC (2 over 1 right cross): Slip 1 stitch onto cable needle, place at back of work, knit 2, then knit 1 from cable needle
• 2/2LC (2 over 2 left cross): Slip 2 stitches onto cable needle, place at front of work, knit 2, then knit 2 from cable needle
• 2/2RC (2 over 2 right cross): Slip 2 stitches onto cable needle, place at back of work, knit 2, then knit 2 from cable needle

Additional stitch techniques include KB1 (knit into back of stitch), PB1 (purl into back of stitch), and M1 (make 1 increase), which are used throughout the pattern to shape the garment and create texture variation. A knit-in hem is worked at the lower edge using smaller needles to create a finished, professional appearance.

Yarn and Materials

The Shauna pattern is designed for Louet Gems yarn in 100% Merino Wool, available in Fine and Sport Weight. Each skein contains 100 grams and yields 225 yards of yarn. Depending on the size being knitted, the pattern requires between 5 and 10 skeins (or 500 to 1000 grams total). For sizes indicating half-skein quantities, 50-gram skeins with 112 yards are available as an alternative.

The merino wool used in this pattern is machine washable and dryable, making the finished sweater practical for regular care. The pattern specifically recommends machine washing and drying the gauge swatch at low heat for 15 minutes, then laying it flat to dry before measuring, to ensure accurate gauge and account for the yarn's behavior during care.

Needles and Tools Required

The pattern calls for circular needles in three different sizes to accommodate gauge requirements and construction stages:

• 2.0 mm circular needle in 30, 40, and 80 cm lengths for the knit-in hem
• 3.0 mm circular needle in 40 cm length
• 3.75 mm circular needle in 30, 40, and 80 cm lengths for the main body

Additional materials include a cable needle for managing cable crosses and a crochet hook for finishing details such as the knit-in hem edge.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern is worked to a gauge of 28 stitches and 32 rows over 4 inches in the cable pattern. Accurate gauge is essential for achieving the correct finished dimensions. The sweater is available in six sizes with finished bust measurements ranging from 33¾ inches (XS) to 56 inches (XXL), providing options for a wide range of body measurements.

Design Credit

The Shauna