Malabrigo Cushman Jumper Knitting Pattern

Malabrigo Cushman Raglan Pullover Sweater

What Is Being Made

The Malabrigo Cushman is a raglan pullover sweater with pockets, designed by Isabell Kraemer. This classic pullover features a comfortable, relaxed fit and is available in seven sizes ranging from Small through XXX-Large, with finished bust measurements from 36½ inches (92.5 cm) to 46 inches (117 cm). The garment is designed for intermediate-level knitters and offers a timeless silhouette suitable for everyday wear.

Techniques Used

The Cushman sweater is constructed using seamless, top-down knitting methods, which means the garment is worked from the neckline downward as a single piece without requiring seaming. The sweater is worked in the round, allowing for continuous circular knitting that creates a smooth, professional finish. This construction method provides several advantages: it eliminates the need for finishing seams, allows for easy fitting adjustments during the knitting process, and creates a more comfortable, stretchy fabric with minimal interruption to the stitch pattern.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

The pattern employs several fundamental knitting stitches and techniques to shape the garment:

• Knit and purl stitches form the foundation of the fabric, with purl stitches strategically placed to create texture and definition, particularly around the raglan shaping lines
• Make One Right (M1R) and Make One Left (M1L) increases are used throughout the pattern to create the raglan shaping. These increases are worked on either side of stitch markers to evenly distribute shaping across the front, back, and sleeves
• Stitch markers are essential for tracking the raglan increase lines and maintaining pattern consistency across multiple size variations
• The pattern includes front neck increases worked in specific rows to shape the neckline opening appropriately

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Cushman pattern calls for Rios by Malabrigo, a superwash merino wool yarn. Each hank contains 3½ ounces (100 grams) and approximately 210 yards (192 meters) of yarn. Yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 5 hanks for the Small size to 8 hanks for the XXX-Large size. The recommended color for the pictured sample is #120 Lotus.

The needle requirements include:

• One 24-inch (60 cm) circular needle in size 7 (4.5 mm)
• One 32-inch (80 cm) circular needle in size 7 (4.5 mm)
• One 24-inch (60 cm) circular needle in size 6 (4 mm) for ribbing
• One set of five size 7 (4.5 mm) double-pointed needles (dpn) for sleeve cap shaping

Additional notions required include stitch markers, stitch holders for holding stitches during construction, and a tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends and finishing.

Finished Measurements

The sweater is sized to accommodate various body types with the following finished measurements:

• Bust: 36½ inches (92.5 cm) to 46 inches (117 cm) depending on size
• Length: 22½ inches (57 cm) to 25¼ inches (64 cm)
• Upper arm: 11½ inches (29 cm) to 16½ inches (42 cm)

The pattern's intermediate skill level and seamless construction make it an excellent project for knitters seeking to develop their shaping and circular knitting techniques while creating a versatile, wearable garment.