Trinity Jumper Knitting Pattern

Trinity Jumper in Rowan Kidsilk Haze

What Is Being Made

The Trinity Jumper is an advanced-level knitted sweater designed by Sarah Hatton for Rowan. This garment features a distinctive V-neck construction created through a unique panel-joining technique, resulting in a sophisticated and modern silhouette. The jumper is available in three size ranges: S-M (to fit bust 81-97 cm / 32-38 in), L-XL (102-117 cm / 40-46 in), and XXL (122-127 cm / 48-50 in).

Techniques Used

The Trinity Jumper employs several advanced knitting techniques that contribute to its complex construction and elegant appearance:

• Panel Construction: The garment is built from two separate panels that are strategically joined together using either backstitch or mattress stitch along the row-end edges. The centre front seam is joined from the front hem edge up to a marked point 32 [35: 36] cm from the hem, creating the distinctive V-neck shaping.
• V-Neck Shaping: The neckband features integrated decreasing worked at a central marker point, creating symmetrical V-neck decreases on both sides. This is achieved through paired decrease stitches (K2tog and slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over) positioned strategically around the marker.
• Rib and Pattern Integration: The neckband combines ribbed sections with decreasing sequences, requiring careful stitch management to maintain pattern integrity while shaping the neck opening.
• Seaming and Finishing: Precise seaming techniques are essential, with specific measurements marked along the inner row-end edges (47 [48: 49] cm between marked points) to ensure accurate panel alignment before the neckband is worked.

Stitches Used

The Trinity Jumper utilizes a range of fundamental and decorative knitting stitches:

• Garter Stitch (g st): Worked for 2 rows at the beginning of the panel sections, creating a textured, reversible fabric.
• Lace Pattern: The main body features a repeating lace motif worked across the panels, incorporating yarn forwards (yfwd) and paired decreases (K2tog and slip 1, K1, psso) to create an openwork design. The pattern repeat is: K2tog, yfwd, K5, yfwd, sl 1, K1, psso, K4.
• Ribbing: The neckband is worked in a 2x2 rib pattern (K2, P2 repeat), which provides elasticity and a neat finish around the neck opening.
• Decreases: K2tog (knit two together) and slip 1, K1, psso (slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over) are used both decoratively within the lace pattern and functionally for V-neck shaping.

Materials and Specifications

The Trinity Jumper is designed to be worked in Rowan Kidsilk Haze, a luxurious yarn choice that creates an elegant, fluid drape. The yarn requirements vary by size: 8 x 25gm balls for size S-M, 9 x 25gm balls for size L-XL, and 10 x 25gm balls for size XXL.

Two pairs of needles are required for this project:

• 3¼mm (US 3) needles: Used for the neckband ribbing, providing a slightly tighter gauge for a neat, fitted finish around the neck.
• 3¾mm (US 5) needles: Used for the main panels and body of the jumper, worked at a tension of 23 stitches and 32 rows to 10 cm measured over pattern.

The pattern is presented in downloadable PDF format, making it accessible for immediate use. The design is graded across three size ranges with specific stitch counts and measurements provided for each: S-M cast on 112 stitches, L-XL cast on 125 stitches, and XXL cast on 138 stitches per panel.

Advanced Skill Considerations

This pattern is rated as advanced difficulty, reflecting the technical skills required. Knitters should be comfortable with lace pattern reading and execution, precise seaming techniques, and managing decreases within established stitch patterns. The V-neck shaping requires careful attention to