Kids Slim Fit Jumper With Hood
Project: Kids Slim Fit Jumper With Hood
Pattern: A518
Craft type: Knitting
Difficulty: ●●○
MEASUREMENTS
| Years | 5-6 | 7-8 | 9-10 | 11-13 | 14-15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fits chest | 65 cm | 70 cm | 75 cm | 80 cm | 85 cm |
| Garment measures | 70 cm | 75 cm | 80 cm | 85 cm | 90 cm |
| Length | 48 cm | 52 cm | 53 cm | 54 cm | 55 cm |
| Sleeve length | 33 cm | 38 cm | 40 cm | 42 cm | 43 cm |
Yarn Required:
| Yarn | 5-6 | 7-8 | 9-10 | 11-13 | 14-15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincraft Imperial 100g balls | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
NEEDLES:
A pair of 4.00mm knitting needles.
Wool needle for sewing up.
TENSION:
21 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 4.00mm needles.
BACK
Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 75 (81-87-91-97) 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 10 (10-10-12-12) rows rib.
Work in stocking st until work measures 33 (35-35-35-35) cm from beg, ending with a purl row.
Shape Armholes:
Cast off 5 (5-6-7-8) sts at beg of next 2 rows … 65 (71- 75-77-81) sts.
Dec one st at each end of next row, then every alt row until 57 (61-63-65-67) sts rem. **
Cont without shaping until work measures 48 (52-53-54- 55) cm from beg, ending with a purl row.
Shape Shoulders:
Cast off 5 (6-6-6-6) sts at beg of next 4 rows, then 6 (6-6- 7-7) sts at beg of next 2 rows.
Cast off rem 25 (25-27-27-29) sts.
FRONT
Work as for Back to **.
Cont without shaping until there are 22 (22-22-24-24) rows less than Back to beg of shoulder shaping, ending with a purl row.
Shape Neck:
Next row: K23 (25-25-26-27), cast off next 11 (11-13-13- 13) sts, knit to end.
Cont on the last 23 (25-25-26-27) sts.
Dec one st at neck edge in every alt row until 19 (21-21- 23-22) sts rem, then every 4th row until 16 (18-18-19-19) sts rem.
Work 2 rows.
Shape Shoulder:
Cast off 5 (6-6-6-6) sts at beg of next and alt row.
Work 1 row.
Cast off rem 6 (6-6-7-7) sts.
With wrong side facing, join yarn to rem sts.
Dec one st at neck edge in every alt row until 19 (21-21- 23-22) sts rem, then every 4th row until 16 (18-18-19-19) sts rem.
Purl 1 row.
Shape Shoulder:
Work as for other shoulder shaping.
SLEEVES
Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 35 (37-39-41-41) sts.
Work 12 (12-12-14-14) rows rib.
Work in stocking st and inc one st at each end of 5th row, then every 8th (8th-10th-8th-8th) row until there are 49 (41-51-45-59) sts, then every 10th (10th-12th-10th-10th) row until there are 53 (55-57-61-63) sts.
Cont without shaping until work measures 33 (38-40-42- 43) cm (or length desired) from beg, ending with a purl row.
Shape Top:
Cast off 3 (3-3-4-4) sts at beg of next 2 rows … 47 (49- 51-53-55) sts.
Dec one st at each end of next row, then every alt row until 23 (17-17-15-15) sts rem, then every row until 9 (11-11-13- 13) sts rem.
Cast off.
HOOD
Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 121 (125-129-135-139) sts.
Work 8 rows rib and inc one st in centre of last row … 122 (126-130-136-140) sts.
Work in stocking st until work measures 17 (18-19-20-21) cm from beg, ending with a purl row.
Shape Back Of Hood:
Next row: K61 (63-65-68-70), turn.
Cont on these 61 (63-65-68-70) sts.
Dec one st at end of every alt row until 59 (61-63-66-68) sts rem, then at same edge in every row until 56 (58-60- 63-65) sts rem.
Cast off loosely.
Join yarn to rem 61 (63-65-68-70) sts and knit to end.
Dec one st at beg of every alt row until 59 (61-63-66-68) sts rem, then at same edge in every row until 56 (58-60- 63-65) sts rem.
Cast off loosely.
FINISHING
Join shoulder, side and Sleeve seams. Sew in Sleeves. Join centre back seam of Hood. Sew Hood in position, beg and ending at centre front neck. Sew in all ends.
Alternative Yarns
When substituting Lincraft Imperial, choose a yarn that can achieve the pattern tension of 21 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 4.00mm needles.
Suitable alternatives may include smooth 8ply wool, wool blends or soft synthetic yarns with similar stitch definition, drape and elasticity. For a child’s jumper, choose a yarn that is comfortable against the skin and durable enough for regular wear.
Customisation Ideas
- Work the jumper in a solid colour for a classic everyday hooded knit.
- Use a contrasting colour for the hood and ribbed cuffs.
- Add simple stripes through the body and sleeves while keeping the original shaping.
- Adjust the sleeve length where indicated in the pattern for a customised fit.
- Use a tonal or lightly heathered yarn for subtle colour variation.
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 slim fit, sleeve shaping and hood. Store folded rather than hanging to avoid stretching the garment, and reshape the hood carefully after washing.
