Marble Jumper Knitting Pattern

Marble Jumper in Rowan Merino Aria

What is Being Made

The Marble Jumper is a knitted sweater designed by Georgia Farrell, available in nine sizes to fit bust measurements ranging from 71-76 cm (28-30 inches) through to 152-157 cm (60-62 inches). This intermediate-level knitting project creates a finished garment with actual bust measurements from 97.5 cm (38½ inches) to 177.5 cm (70 inches), making it suitable for a wide range of body sizes.

Knitting Techniques Used

This pattern employs several key knitting techniques appropriate for an intermediate skill level. The construction includes ribbed edgings worked over 17 cm on the front and longer on the back, with strategic decreasing at the edges to shape the garment. Cable knitting is incorporated into the design, as evidenced by the special abbreviation C4F (cable 4 front), which involves slipping stitches onto a cable needle and crossing them over subsequent stitches to create textured cable details. The pattern also features shaped shoulder construction with progressive cast-offs to create proper armhole and shoulder shaping, and neck shaping worked through decreases at the neck edge over multiple rows and alternate rows to create a fitted neckline. The front and back pieces are worked separately with different rib lengths, requiring careful attention to stitch markers and row counting.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Marble Jumper utilizes a combination of fundamental and decorative stitches. Ribbing forms the main edging technique, creating elasticity and a professional finish. Stockinette stitch (knit on right-side rows, purl on wrong-side rows) appears to form the base fabric. Cable stitches are worked using the C4F technique, where two stitches are slipped to a cable needle and held at the front of the work before knitting the next two stitches and then working the held stitches. This creates the characteristic twisted, rope-like texture that defines the marble pattern. The pattern maintains stitch counts through various shapings, with decreases worked at specific edges for armholes and neckline shaping, and cast-offs creating the finished edges at shoulders and neck.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Marble Jumper is designed to be knitted in Rowan Merino Aria, a premium yarn supplied in 50-gram balls. The pattern is photographed in the colorway Silver Grey 049, though the design can be worked in other available colors within the Merino Aria range. The yarn is worked at a tension of 16 stitches and 21 rows to 10 centimeters using 7mm (US 10½) needles over the patterned sections.

The needle requirements include one pair of 6½mm (US 10/10½) needles for working ribbed sections, one pair of 7mm (US 10½) needles for the main patterned fabric, a 6½mm (US 10/10½) circular needle no longer than 50 centimeters for working the collar, and a cable needle for managing the cable stitches throughout the pattern. The specific needle sizes and the distinction between them for different sections of the garment are essential for achieving the correct tension and finished measurements.

Pattern Summary

This intermediate knitting project combines classic sweater construction with decorative cable work. The Marble Jumper features a structured design with distinct front and back pieces, each shaped through strategic decreases and cast-offs. The use of cable stitches creates visual interest while the ribbed sections provide structure and elasticity. The pattern requires careful attention to stitch counts, row measurements, and the coordination of shapings between front and back pieces to ensure proper fit. With nine size options and the quality of Rowan Merino Aria yarn, this jumper offers a versatile, wearable garment suitable for various occasions.