Create Kids Oversized Boatneck Jumper with Cotton 8ply yarn. Very colourful and comfy to wear!
Kids Oversized Boatneck Jumper
Project: Kids Oversized Boatneck Jumper
Pattern: A404
Craft type: Knitting
Difficulty: ●●○
MEASUREMENTS
| Years | 4-5 | 6-7 | 8-10 | 11-12 | 13-14 | 15-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fits chest/bust | 63 cm | 68 cm | 75 cm | 80 cm | 85 cm | 90 cm |
| Garment measures (at chest) | 103 cm | 108 cm | 125 cm | 130 cm | 145 cm | 150 cm |
| Length (approx) | 46 cm | 50 cm | 54 cm | 56 cm | 57 cm | 58 cm |
| Sleeve length | 23 cm | 27 cm | 30 cm | 30 cm | 30 cm | 30 cm |
Yarn Required:
| Lincraft Cotton 8ply 50g balls | 4-5 | 6-7 | 8-10 | 11-12 | 13-14 | 15-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Colour (C1-green) | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 2nd Colour (C2-cream) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 3rd Colour (C3-coral) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
NEEDLES
A pair of 4.00mm knitting needles.
Wool needle for sewing up.
TENSION
22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking st,
using 4.00mm needles.
BACK AND FRONT ALIKE
Using 4.00mm needles and C1, cast on 107
(113-131-137-153-159) sts.
1st row: K2, * P1, K1, rep from * to last st, K1.
2nd row: K1, * P1, K1, rep from * to end.
Last 2 rows form rib.
Work a further 8 (8-10-10-12-14) rows rib.
Work in stocking st until work measures 31 (33-35-36-
36-36) cm from beg, ending with a purl row.
Shape Armholes:
Cast on 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows ... 115 (121-139-
145-161-167) sts.
Work 4 rows.
Beg Stripe Patt:
Using C2, work 2 rows stocking st.
Using C3, work 2 rows stocking st.
Last 4 rows form stripe patt.
Cont in stripe patt until work measures 43 (47-51-53-54-55)
cm from beg, ending with a purl row.
Using C1 for rem, work 2 rows rib.
Shape Shoulders:
Keeping rib correct, cast off 8 (9-11-12-13-14) sts at
beg of next 6 rows, then 10 (9-11-11-15-15) sts at
beg of next 2 rows.
Cast off rem 47 (49-51-51-53-53) sts loosely in rib.
SLEEVES
Using 4.00mm needles and C1, cast on 39 (41-43-47-
47-49) sts.
Work 10 (10-12-12-14-16) rows rib.
Working in stocking st, inc one st at each end of 5th
row, then every alt row until there are 43 (47-57-
65-77-83) sts, then every 4th row until there are 63
(73-81-85-91-95) sts.
Cont without shaping until work measures 23 (27-30-
30-30-30) cm from beg, ending with a purl row.
Shape Top:
Cast off 6 (8-8-9-10-10) sts at beg of next 6 rows,
then 8 (7-10-9-9-11) sts at beg of next 2 rows.
Cast off rem 11 (11-13-13-13-13) sts.
FINISHING
Join shoulder seams. Sew in Sleeves. Join side and
Sleeve seams. Sew in all ends.
Alternative Yarns
When substituting Lincraft Cotton 8ply, choose a smooth 8ply yarn that can achieve the pattern tension of 22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 4.00mm needles.
Suitable alternatives may include cotton, cotton blends, bamboo-cotton blends or other smooth yarns with enough drape for the oversized construction while still providing clear stitch definition for the ribbed and striped sections.
Customisation Ideas
- Choose three contrasting colours to emphasise the striped upper section.
- Use three tonal shades for a softer colour-blocked effect.
- Work C1 in a neutral shade and use brighter colours for C2 and C3.
- Adjust the sleeve length before shaping the sleeve top for a customised fit.
- Use a variegated yarn for the stripe section while keeping the lower body in a solid colour.
Care Instructions
Follow the care instructions provided on the yarn label used for the project. Wash gently using a method suitable for the selected fibre and reshape while damp.
Dry flat where recommended to help maintain the oversized silhouette, boatneck, stripe pattern and sleeve shape. Store folded rather than hanging to avoid stretching the garment over time.
