Muscari Raglan Jumper in Juniper Moon Farm Findley Dappled

Muscari Raglan Jumper in Juniper Moon Farm Findley Dappled

What is Being Made

The Muscari Raglan Jumper is a sheer, lightweight top-down raglan sweater designed by Janine Le Cras as part of The English Garden Collection. This garment is ideal for layering during cool summer evenings, offering a delicate aesthetic with practical construction. Available in seven sizes ranging from XS to 3X, with finished bust measurements from 32 inches (81.25 cm) to 52 inches (132 cm) and lengths from 22½ inches (57 cm) to 26 inches (66 cm), this jumper accommodates a wide range of body types.

Knitting Techniques Used

This pattern employs several intermediate knitting techniques that create both structural integrity and visual interest. The garment is constructed using a top-down raglan method, which allows for seamless construction and easy customization of length and fit. The designer incorporates eyelet details throughout the design, adding decorative sheer elements characteristic of delicate summer wear.

The construction begins with flat knitting for the initial neck shaping and raglan increases, then transitions to circular knitting in the round once the body is established. This technique minimizes seaming and creates a smooth, continuous fabric. The pattern uses yarn-over increases positioned symmetrically around raglan markers to create graduated shaping that follows body contours naturally.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

The primary fabric is worked in stockinette stitch (St st), which creates a smooth, classic knit surface ideal for showcasing yarn color and texture. Key stitch techniques include:

• Yarn overs (YO) – Used both for raglan shaping and eyelet details, these create decorative holes while simultaneously increasing stitch count
• Knit front and back (kfb) – An increase technique used at the beginning and end of rows during the flat-knit neck shaping phase
• Slip slip knit (ssk) – A left-leaning decrease stitch referenced in the pattern abbreviations
• Rolled edges – The garment features rolled edges that form naturally through stockinette stitch construction without requiring additional finishing

The pattern uses stitch markers placed strategically at raglan increase points to help track shaping throughout construction. Markers are slipped as you work, maintaining their position to guide increases at precise intervals.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Muscari Raglan Jumper is designed to be knitted with Juniper Moon Farm Findley Dappled yarn in colorway #120 Parade. The yardage requirement is modest, needing only 2 to 3 balls depending on size, making this an efficient project for stash use or a quick-to-complete garment.

The pattern calls for US 3 (3.25 mm) circular needles in a 24-inch (60 cm) length for the main body construction, with US 3 (3.25 mm) double-point needles (DPNs) for working smaller circumferences, particularly at the neckline and armholes. The specified gauge is 22 stitches and 36 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch worked in the round, which is essential to achieve the intended finished measurements and proper garment drape.

Additional notions required include a tapestry needle for weaving in ends, stitch markers for tracking raglan increases, and scrap yarn or a stitch holder for securing stitches during construction.