Tine by Arne & Carlos (EN) Jumper Knitting Pattern

Tine Sweater by Arne & Carlos

What Is Being Made

Tine is an intermediate-level knitted sweater designed to fit bust/chest measurements ranging from 81–86 cm (32–34 inches) up to 152–157 cm (60–62 inches). The finished garment features a fairisle patterned yoke section combined with textured stocking stitch and moss stitch detailing, creating a classic Scandinavian-inspired pullover suitable for various body sizes and proportions.

Knitting Techniques Used

This pattern employs several key knitting techniques appropriate for intermediate crafters. The fairisle technique forms the decorative foundation of the design, worked from a charted pattern that repeats across rows. The yoke is constructed by working a 40-stitch pattern repeat multiple times horizontally, creating the characteristic fairisle colorwork. Additional techniques include decreasing (using K2tog and P2tog methods) to shape the garment, stocking stitch for smooth fabric sections, and moss stitch for textured ribbing and neckline finishing. The pattern also incorporates shaping at the back neck through strategic decreases worked on alternate rows.

Stitches Used

• Knit (K) – fundamental stitch for creating smooth stocking stitch fabric
• Purl (P) – used in combination with knit to form moss stitch texture and fairisle background
• K2tog (knit two together) – right-leaning decrease used for shaping and patterning
• P2tog (purl two together) – decrease worked on wrong-side rows for neck shaping
• Moss stitch – alternating knit and purl stitches creating a textured, bumpy fabric used for ribbing and finishing edges
• Stocking stitch – smooth fabric created by alternating knit rows (right side) and purl rows (wrong side)

Materials: Yarn and Needles

Tine is designed to be worked in Rowan Norwegian Wool, a worsted-weight yarn supplied in 50-gram balls. The colorway palette includes four distinct shades: Cloud Dancer (014) as the primary color, Golden Nugget (012) for accent work, Ribbon Red (018) for contrast detail, and Daphne (011) for additional patterning. Yardage requirements vary by size, with smaller sizes requiring 3 balls of Cloud Dancer and progressively larger quantities for bigger dimensions.

The pattern calls for two sets of needles: 3mm (US 2/3) needles for initial ribbing and edge work, and 3¾mm (US 5) needles for the main body and fairisle patterning. Tension is critical for proper fit, with specifications provided for patterned stocking stitch (25 stitches and 24 rows over 10 cm), plain stocking stitch (22 stitches and 28 rows over 10 cm), and moss stitch (19 stitches and 35 rows over 10 cm), all measured using the 3¾mm needles.

Pattern Structure and Construction

The sweater begins with ribbed edging worked on smaller needles before transitioning to the larger needles for the main body. The fairisle yoke section spans 42 rows worked from a charted pattern, with the 40-stitch repeat repeated 3 to 5 times across depending on the chosen size. Following the colorwork section, the pattern transitions to plain yarn work with strategic decreases to reduce stitch count and shape the garment. The back neck is shaped through decreases worked on alternate rows, with stitches held on a holder for later finishing. Moss stitch ribbing provides textured edges and neckline detail, creating visual interest and structural stability throughout the finished sweater.