Ladies Garter Stitch Boatneck Jumper
Project: Ladies Garter Stitch Boatneck Jumper
Pattern: A590
Craft type: Knitting
Difficulty: ●●○
MEASUREMENTS
| Size | S 8-10 |
M 12-14 |
L 16-18 |
XL 20-22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fits bust | 80 cm | 90 cm | 100 cm | 110 cm |
| Garment measures | 90 cm | 100 cm | 110 cm | 120 cm |
| Length (approx) | 55 cm | 56 cm | 57 cm | 58 cm |
| Sleeve length | 43 cm | 43 cm | 43 cm | 43 cm |
Yarn Required:
| Yarn | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincraft Lombardi 100g balls | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
NEEDLES:
A pair of 10.00mm knitting needles.
Wool needle for sewing up.
REQUIREMENTS:
Plain smooth yarn for sewing up.
TENSION:
7.5 sts and 13 rows to 10cm over garter st, using 10.00mm needles.
BACK AND FRONT ALIKE
Using 10.00mm needles, cast on 35 (39-43-47) 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 2 rows rib.
Knit in garter st until work measures 34cm from beg, working last row on wrong side.
Shape Armholes:
Cast off 2 (3-3-4) sts at beg of next 2 rows … 31 (33-37- 39) sts.
Dec one st at each end of next row, then every alt row until 27 (29-31-33) sts rem.
Cont without shaping until work measures 53 (54-55-56) cm from beg, working last row on wrong side.
Shape Shoulders:
Cast off 2 (3-3-4) sts at beg of next 2 rows.
Cast off rem 23 (23-25-25) sts.
SLEEVES
Using 10.00mm needles, cast on 19 (19-21-21) sts.
Work 4 rows rib.
Working in garter st for rem, inc one st at each end of 3rd row, then every 12th (8th-6th-6th) row until there are 23 (23-25-31) sts, then every 14th (10th-8th-8th) row until there are 27 (29-33-35) sts.
Cont without shaping until work measures 43cm (or length desired) from beg, working last row on wrong side.
Shape Top:
Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows … 23 (25-29-31) sts.
Dec one st at each end of next row, then every alt row until 5 (5-11-11) sts rem, Sizes L And XL Only: then every row until 5 sts rem.
Knit 1 (1-0-0) row/s.
Cast off.
FINISHING
Join shoulder and side seams. Sew in Sleeves. Join Sleeve seams. Sew in all ends.
Alternative Yarns
When substituting Lincraft Lombardi, choose a very bulky yarn that can achieve the pattern tension of 7.5 sts and 13 rows to 10cm over garter st, using 10.00mm needles.
Suitable alternatives may include super-chunky wool, wool blends or soft synthetic yarns with enough loft to create the thick garter stitch fabric. Because the jumper uses a simple construction and large stitches, the substitute yarn should have a pleasant handle and enough structure to maintain the boatneck and garment shape.
Customisation Ideas
- Work the jumper in a solid neutral shade to emphasise the chunky garter stitch texture.
- Use a softly variegated or marled yarn for subtle colour variation.
- Adjust the sleeve length where indicated in the pattern for a customised fit.
- Lengthen the body before shaping the armholes for a longer, relaxed-fit jumper.
- Use a contrasting smooth yarn for sewing up to create a subtle decorative seam detail.
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 garter stitch texture, shoulder shaping and boatneck. Store folded rather than hanging, as the weight of a chunky knitted garment may cause it to stretch over time.
