Titus Jumper Knitting Pattern

Titus Jumper in Berroco Aurelia

What Is Being Made

The Titus Jumper is an intermediate-level knit sweater designed by Mel Kennelly. This garment is a classic pullover jumper available in ten different sizes, ranging from extra-small (36½" bust) to extra-large (73½" bust). The finished length varies slightly by size, measuring between 21" and 23½" down the back, with the front cut approximately 1½" shorter for a modern, slightly cropped silhouette. The pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF and features a contemporary fit with recommended positive ease of 2–6 inches for comfortable wear.

Construction Technique

The Titus Jumper employs a practical bottom-up construction method. The sweater body is worked in the round from the lower edge up to the armholes, which creates seamless fabric and reduces finishing work. Once the armholes are reached, the front and back are divided and worked flat in rows. The sleeves are worked separately and then set into the armholes. Shoulders are joined using a seam, and hems are worked separately before being joined to the main body. This hybrid approach—combining circular knitting for the body with flat knitting for the upper sections—balances efficiency with shaping precision.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

The primary stitch used throughout the Titus Jumper is stockinette stitch (St st), which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a flat appearance on the right side and bumpy texture on the wrong side. The pattern is worked with two strands of yarn held together, which creates a thicker, more substantial fabric and allows the gauge to be achieved on larger needles. This two-strand technique also contributes to the jumper's drape and durability.

Yarn and Materials

The Titus Jumper is designed to be made with Berroco Aurelia, a premium yarn that comes in 100-gram balls. The pattern calls for two coordinating colors: #11709 Blush Petal (C1) and #11701 Vanilla Cream (C2). Yardage requirements vary by size, with smaller sizes requiring 4 balls of Blush Petal and 3 balls of Vanilla Cream, while larger sizes need up to 5 balls of each color. The two-color combination creates visual interest and allows for colorwork or color-blocking possibilities within the design.

Needles and Gauge

The pattern requires two sets of circular needles: a 32-inch needle (80 cm) for working the body in the round and a 16-inch needle (40 cm) for working smaller circumferences such as necklines and cuffs. Two different needle sizes are used—size 9 (5.5 mm) and size 10½ (6.5 mm)—to achieve proper gauge and fabric structure. The target gauge is 12½ stitches and 18 rows per 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch on the larger needle with two strands of yarn held together. Gauge is measured after blocking, making it essential to knit and block a gauge swatch before beginning the project to ensure finished measurements are accurate.

Additional Notions and Finishing

Beyond yarn and needles, the pattern requires two stitch markers in different colors to help track pattern repeats and construction sections, a safety pin to hold stitches temporarily during construction, and waste yarn for holding stitches when dividing sections. These simple notions support the seamless construction method and help prevent dropped stitches during the transition from circular to flat knitting.