Mirasol M Long Sleeved Cropped Jumper Knitting Pattern

Mirasol M Long Sleeved Cropped Jumper

Garment Overview

The Mirasol M Long Sleeved Cropped Jumper is a knitted sweater designed in a cropped silhouette with long sleeves. This easy-level pattern is available in five sizes ranging from X-small to X-large, with finished bust measurements from 84 cm (33 inches) to 125.5 cm (49½ inches). The garment features approximately 7.5 to 10 cm (3 to 4 inches) of ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit.

Construction Techniques

This jumper is constructed using a combination of knitting techniques to create a well-structured garment. The pattern employs a bottom-up construction method, meaning the piece is knitted starting from the lower edge and working upward toward the shoulders. The garment is worked flat on straight needles for the main body sections and worked in the round using circular needles for certain components. The finished pieces are then seamed together to create the complete jumper, allowing for precise shaping and a professional finish.

Stitches and Stitch Work

The primary stitch used throughout this design is stocking stitch (also called stockinette stitch), which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a distinctive V-pattern texture on the right side. The pattern incorporates essential knitting techniques including:

• Knit and purl stitches as the foundation of the stocking stitch pattern
• Increases (inc) and decreases (dec) for shaping the armholes, neckline, and sleeve caps
• Make 1 stitch (M1) increases, worked by picking up the strand between stitches and knitting into the back of it for invisible shaping
• Slip, slip, knit (ssk) decreases for left-leaning decreases that create balanced shaping

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Mirasol M Long Sleeved Cropped Jumper is designed to be knitted with Mirasol SULKA LEGATO yarn in color #08. The yarn quantity required depends on the size being made, ranging from 4 skeins for the smallest size to 7 skeins for the largest size. Each skein contains 50 grams (1¾ ounces) and approximately 250 meters (273 yards) of yarn. The fiber composition of Mirasol SULKA LEGATO is 60% merino wool, 20% alpaca, and 20% silk, creating a luxurious blend that combines the warmth and elasticity of merino wool with the softness of alpaca and the lustrous sheen of silk.

Needles and Tools

This pattern requires specific needle sizes to achieve the correct tension and fabric characteristics:

• Pair of 3.25 mm (US 3) needles for working the main body sections flat
• Circular needle 2.75 mm (US 2), 60 cm (24 inches) long for working in the round and ribbed edgings
• Stitch holders to temporarily hold stitches for the neckline and other sections
• Stitch marker to mark the beginning of rounds and pattern repeats
• Yarn needle for seaming pieces together and weaving in ends

Tension and Gauge

Achieving the correct tension is essential for this pattern to fit as designed. The recommended tension is 28 stitches and 36 rows over 10 cm (4 inches) in stocking stitch, blocked. Knitters are advised to knit a large test swatch and block it before beginning the project to ensure their personal gauge matches the pattern specifications, as even small variations in tension can affect the final garment measurements.

Garment Dimensions

The cropped length of this jumper is a key design feature. The length to shoulder ranges from 32.5 cm (12¾ inches) in the X-small size to 47.5 cm (18¾ inches) in the X-large size. The sleeve length to underarm is approximately 41.5 to 44.5 cm (16¼ to 17½ inches) depending on size, providing full