Vajen Jumper Knitting Pattern

Vajen Jumper in Berroco Topaz

What is Being Made

The Vajen Jumper is an intermediate-level knitted sweater designed by Amy Christoffers. This pullover features a fitted silhouette with waist shaping, available in nine size options ranging from 38 inches to 70 inches bust measurement. The finished length varies from approximately 19 to 21 inches, making it a standard crew-neck pullover suitable for layering or wearing as a standalone piece.

Knitting Techniques Used

This pattern employs several fundamental and intermediate knitting techniques to create its structured shape. The garment begins with ribbed edging at the lower body, which provides elasticity and a polished finish. Strategic increases are worked into the design to create waist shaping, with stitch markers placed to indicate increase positions. The pattern uses stockinette stitch as the primary fabric, which creates a smooth, classic appearance. The construction appears to work flat in pieces (back, front, and sleeves) rather than in the round, requiring seaming to join the finished sections together.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch (St st): The main fabric throughout the jumper, created by alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side, producing a smooth, V-textured surface
• Ribbing (K1, P1): Used for the cuff edging at the lower body to create stretch and structure, worked over 3 inches from the cast-on edge
• Knit and Purl: Basic stitches that form the foundation of all shaping and construction
• Increases: Worked strategically to shape the waist and create the fitted silhouette

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Vajen Jumper is designed to be knitted with Berroco Topaz, a yarn produced by Berroco, Inc. The yardage requirement ranges from 3 to 5 balls of Berroco Topaz (100 grams per ball), depending on the size selected, with the color shown being #1216 Renaissance. The pattern calls for two sets of needles: size 7 / 4.5 mm needles for the ribbed sections and a 16-inch circular needle in size 7 / 4.5 mm for holding stitches, and size 8 / 5 mm needles for the main stockinette stitch fabric. The recommended gauge is 18 stitches and 24 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch on the larger needles after blocking, ensuring proper fit and drape of the finished garment. Additional notions include 2 stitch markers and waste yarn for holding stitches during construction.