Spotted Sweater You Jumper Knitting Pattern

Spotted Sweater You by Brandon Mably

What is Being Made

The Spotted Sweater You is a knitted pullover sweater designed by Brandon Mably, available in nine size options to fit bust measurements ranging from 71–76 cm (28–30 inches) up to 152–157 cm (60–62 inches). This intermediate-level project features a classic sweater construction with fitted shaping at the neckline and shoulders, making it suitable for knitters with foundational skills and experience working with stitch patterns.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs several key knitting techniques appropriate for intermediate crafters:

• Chart-based colorwork patterning – The design uses a detailed chart to guide stitch placement and color changes throughout the garment body
• Shaping and decreasing – Strategic decreases are worked at the neckline and armholes to create a fitted silhouette, with decreases worked over multiple alternating rows for gradual shaping
• Two-needle construction – Pieces are worked flat on straight needles before assembly
• Circular needle technique – For sweater versions, a circular needle is used (no more than 40–50 cm long depending on size) to manage stitches during construction
• Seaming and finishing – Completed pieces require assembly and finishing details including button attachment

Stitches Used

The Spotted Sweater You incorporates fundamental knitting stitches combined with colorwork elements:

• Garter stitch (g st) – Used for the lower ribbing edge (1.5 cm deep) to create a textured, non-curling border
• Stockinette stitch (st st) – The primary base stitch used throughout the garment body
• Charted stitch pattern – A spotted motif worked in two colors over stockinette, following a detailed chart that repeats across the front, back, and sleeves
• Decreases for shaping – Single stitch decreases worked at regular intervals to shape the neckline and armholes

Materials: Yarn and Needles

Yarn: This pattern is designed for Rowan Softyak DK, a double-knitting weight yarn. The colorway uses two colors:

• Color A (Black) – 250 grams for smaller sizes, increasing to 9 × 50-gram balls for the largest size
• Color B (Cream) – 230 grams for smaller sizes, increasing to 8 × 50-gram balls for the largest size

Softyak DK is a smooth, durable yarn suitable for stitch definition in colorwork patterns.

Needles: The pattern requires two pairs of straight needles in different sizes, plus a circular needle for certain versions:

• 3¼mm (US 3) needles – Used for the initial garter stitch ribbing and cast-on
• 4mm (US 6) needles – The primary working needles for the main body and charted pattern
• 3¼mm (US 3) circular needle – For sweater versions only, no more than 40–50 cm in length, used to manage stitches during construction

Tension and Finished Measurements

The pattern specifies a tension of 22 stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm measured over stockinette stitch and the charted pattern using 4mm (US 6) needles. Achieving correct tension is essential for proper fit across all nine sizes. Actual bust measurements of the finished garment range from 100 cm (39½ inches) for the smallest size to 180 cm (71 inches) for the largest.

Additional Details

The pattern includes five faux leather shank buttons, each 1.6 cm, for closure details. The design accommodates both a sweater version (pullover) and a jacket version with left front shaping options, providing versatility for the knitter's preference. Row counts extend to 182 rows depending on the size selected, allowing for a substantial, well-proportioned finished garment.