Tabatha Longline Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern

Tabatha Longline Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern

What Is Being Made

The Tabatha Longline Sweater Jumper is a fitted, extended-length pullover sweater designed by Jenny Watson. This intermediate-level knitting project features a classic silhouette with shaping at the waist and bust, making it a versatile garment suitable for various body sizes. The sweater is available in five size options ranging from bust measurements of 71-76 cm (28-30 inches) up to 112-117 cm (44-46 inches), with corresponding full lengths of approximately 71-81 cm (28-32 inches).

Knitting Techniques and Construction

The Tabatha sweater employs several fundamental knitting techniques to create its tailored fit. Waist shaping is achieved through strategic increases and decreases: the pattern includes increases of one stitch at each end of rows worked over a six-row interval across a 25-row section, followed by a period of seven rows worked without shaping. This creates a gently curved silhouette that follows body contours.

Armhole shaping is accomplished by casting off stitches at the beginning of rows, followed by paired decreases (knit two together and slip-stitch-knit-pass-slipped-stitch-over) worked on knit rows to create a smooth, tapered armhole. The neck shaping employs purl two together decreases on wrong-side rows combined with knit two together decreases on right-side rows, creating a refined neckline. The pattern includes five different size options, each with adjusted stitch counts and row measurements to accommodate the full range of bust sizes.

Stitches Used

The Tabatha pattern utilizes classic knitting stitches appropriate for an intermediate-level project:

• Knit stitch (K) and purl stitch (P) form the foundation of the fabric
• Stocking stitch (alternating knit and purl rows) creates the primary fabric texture throughout the sweater body and sleeves
• Knit two together (K2tog) for right-leaning decreases
• Slip one, knit one, pass slipped stitch over (s1, K1, psso) for left-leaning decreases, used in armhole and waist shaping
• Purl two together (P2tog) for decreases on wrong-side rows, particularly in neck shaping
• Make one stitch (m1) created by picking up the loop between stitches and knitting into the back of the loop for increases

Materials and Needles

The Tabatha Longline Sweater requires Noro Kureyon yarn in quantities ranging from 500 grams for the smallest size to 700 grams for the largest size. The pattern calls for three pairs of knitting needles in different sizes to accommodate the varying gauges required:

• 6mm (US10) knitting needles for initial cast-on and cuff work
• 5mm (US8) knitting needles for the main body and sleeves, used to achieve the required tension
• 4.5mm (US7) knitting needles for ribbed sections and finishing

Additional notions include stitch holders for managing stitches during neck shaping and two decorative buttons (optional) for embellishment. The pattern specifies a tension of 18 stitches and 24 rows to 10 centimeters (4 inches) over stocking stitch using the 5mm (US8) needles, which is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements.

Sleeve and Length Details

Sleeve length, measured from the cuff including half of the cuff depth, ranges from 43 to 48 centimeters (17 to 19 inches) depending on size. The full length of the sweater varies from approximately 71 to 81 centimeters (28 to 32 inches), creating a longline silhouette that extends well below the hip for a contemporary, elongated fit.