Lynx Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern

Lynx Sweater in Rowan Alpaca Soft DK

What is Being Made

The Lynx Sweater is a knitted pullover garment designed to fit chest measurements ranging from 71-76 cm (28-30 inches) through to 152-157 cm (60-62 inches), offering nine size options for diverse fit requirements. The actual chest measurement of the finished garment ranges from 94.5 cm to 169 cm depending on size selection. This is an advanced beginner level knitting project suitable for those with foundational knitting skills looking to develop their technique further.

Techniques Used

The Lynx Sweater employs several intermediate knitting techniques that characterize this advanced beginner project. The primary construction method involves brioche rib stitch, a sophisticated technique that creates a deeply textured, elastic fabric with excellent drape and recovery. The pattern requires careful attention to yarn overs and slipped stitches, which are foundational to brioche knitting. Shaping is accomplished through strategic decreases at the neck and armholes, with the pattern specifying decreases at different intervals depending on size. The garment is constructed in pieces—front, back, and sleeves—which are then assembled. Shoulder shaping is achieved through sequential cast-offs, and the neckline is finished by working each side of the neck separately after dividing stitches, allowing for precise shaping of the crew neckline.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch throughout the Lynx Sweater is brioche rib stitch, which forms the foundation of the entire garment. This stitch pattern is established through a combination of techniques:

• Yarn overs (yo) – creating new loops on the needle
• Slipped stitches (sl 1) – moving stitches from one needle to another without working them
• Knit stitches (K) – the fundamental stitch worked through loops created by yarn overs from the previous row
• Purl stitches (P1) – used as a substitution for yarn over and slipped stitch combinations when working decreases or cast-offs, maintaining pattern integrity

The brioche rib pattern is set over the first two rows and maintained consistently throughout the body and sleeves. The pattern notes that when working decreases or cast-offs, knitters should work P1 in place of the standard yo, sl 1 sequence, ensuring the fabric maintains its characteristic appearance even at shaping points.

Materials

The Lynx Sweater is designed to be worked in Rowan Alpaca Soft DK, a yarn weight classification known as DK (double knitting). The pattern specifies yarn quantities by size, with each 50-gram ball providing the yardage needed. The photographed sample is shown in the colorway Simply White 201. Knitting is executed on 4mm (US 6) needles, which are paired needles suitable for flat construction. The pattern also requires basic notions including stitch holders for managing live stitches during neckline shaping and stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping points.