Una Zig Zag Sleeve Jumper Crochet Pattern

Una Zig Zag Sleeve Jumper in Fable Brushed Aran

What is Being Made

The Una Zig Zag Sleeve Jumper is an advanced-level crochet sweater featuring distinctive zig zag patterning on the sleeves. This garment is designed by Cassie Ward and published by West Yorkshire Spinners as part of their sweaters and jumpers collection. The jumper is available in multiple colorways from the Fable Brushed Aran range, including Phoenix, Rubus, Fjord, Shadow, Feather, Elder, Siren, Willow, Faun, Oak, Titan, and Moss.

Yarn Composition and Materials

The Una Zig Zag Sleeve Jumper is worked in Fable Brushed Aran, a premium yarn blend consisting of 50% Falkland wool, 35% British alpaca, and 15% British mohair. This unique fiber combination is gently brushed to enhance a beautiful halo effect, creating a magical yarn with a timeless color palette of natural, earthy, and rich tones. The yarn weight is aran, and the pattern requires 5mm US8 crochet hooks.

Yarn Requirements

Yarn quantities in this pattern are based on average usage and are approximate. The pattern specifies yardage and meterage requirements across different sizes, with yarn sold in 100g balls. West Yorkshire Spinners recommends using only the specified Fable Brushed Aran yarn to ensure the finished garment achieves the desired appearance and fabric characteristics.

Tension and Gauge

Achieving the correct tension is essential for this advanced crochet project. The specified tension is 18 stitches over 10cm (4 inches) square when working with 5mm US8 hooks in the stitch pattern. Crocheters should always work a tension square before beginning the full garment. If fewer stitches are achieved, hook sizes should be decreased; if more stitches are achieved, hook sizes should be increased until the correct tension is reached.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

As an advanced-level crochet design, the Una Zig Zag Sleeve Jumper employs specialized techniques to create the signature zig zag sleeve pattern. The specific stitches used are detailed within the pattern instructions. Crocheters working this design should have solid foundational skills and experience with more complex stitch combinations and shaping techniques.

Care Instructions

• Hand wash only
• Do not tumble dry
• Reshape whilst damp

Pattern Information

This is a downloadable PDF pattern published by West Yorkshire Spinners. Technical editing was completed by Helen Birch and Sharon Carter. The pattern is copyrighted and protected for non-commercial use only. Reproduction of this publication for resale is strictly prohibited. For pattern queries or errata, crocheters should visit wyspinners.com/errata or contact knitting@wyspinners.com. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, West Yorkshire Spinners cannot accept liability for finished items made with yarn other than the specified Fable Brushed Aran.