P326 Kids Splice Jumper

How to Knit the Kids Splice Jumper

Create a cosy unisex kids jumper using Makr Velour Plush Jumbo yarn. This easy knit project uses chunky yarn and large needles, making it a quick and satisfying project for beginners and experienced knitters.

The jumper is designed with two contrasting colours and is available in three kids sizes: 1–2 years, 3–4 years and 5–6 years. The relaxed design features simple stocking stitch, basic sleeve shaping and a straightforward neckline finish.

What You Will Need

Materials

• Makr Velour Plush Jumbo 200g balls
• Colour A
• Colour B

Equipment

• 20mm knitting needles, 35cm length
• 15mm knitting needles, 30cm length
• Wool needle for sewing in ends

Measurements

• 1–2 years
  • Chest width: 33cm
  • Body length: 32cm
• 3–4 years
  • Chest width: 38cm
  • Body length: 38cm
• 5–6 years
  • Chest width: 43cm
  • Body length: 44cm

Yarn Requirements

Makr Velour Plush Jumbo – 200g balls

• Colour A:
  • 1–2 years: 3 balls
  • 3–4 years: 3 balls
  • 5–6 years: 4 balls
• Colour B:
  • 1–2 years: 2 balls
  • 3–4 years: 2 balls
  • 5–6 years: 3 balls

Alternative Yarns

If substituting yarn, select a jumbo yarn with a similar thickness and texture. Different yarns may change the finished size, drape and amount of yarn required.

• Choose a yarn suitable for 20mm needles.
• Check tension before starting the garment.
• Consider softness and washability when selecting yarn for children's garments.

Tension

5 stitches × 7 rows in stocking stitch using 20mm needles = 10cm × 10cm

Knitting Abbreviations

• Approx: Approximately
• C: Colour
• K: Knit
• K2tog: Knit two stitches together
• K2togtbl: Knit two stitches together through back loop
• P: Purl
• P2tog: Purl two stitches together
• P2togtbl: Purl two stitches together through back loop
• Stst: Stocking stitch
• St(s): Stitch(es)

Technique Explanation

K1/P1 Rib

Work one knit stitch followed by one purl stitch across the row. This creates a stretchy ribbed edge used for the jumper hem and cuffs.

Stocking Stitch

Stocking stitch is created by alternating knit rows and purl rows. The right side shows smooth knit stitches while the reverse side shows purl texture.

Increasing with K into B/F

A back and front increase creates an additional stitch from one existing stitch.

1. Knit into the stitch normally.
2. Before removing the stitch from the left needle, knit into the back of the same stitch.
3. Two stitches are created from one stitch.

Full Knitting Instructions

Front

Using Colour A, cast on:

• 1–2 years: 18 stitches
• 3–4 years: 21 stitches
• 5–6 years: 24 stitches

Rows 1–2

Work K1/P1 rib.

For size 3–4 years: work K1/P1 on the first row and P1/K1 on the second row.

Rows 3–11 (15, 19)

Work stocking stitch, beginning with a purl row (wrong side).

Place sleeve markers.

Change Colour

Change yarn to Colour B on a knit row.

Rows 12–15 (16–21, 20–27)

Work stocking stitch.

Front Neck Shaping

Row 16 (22, 28)

Knit:

• 1–2 years: K7 stitches
• 3–4 years: K8 stitches
• 5–6 years: K9 stitches

Join a second ball of yarn and cast off the centre:

• 1–2 years: 4 stitches
• 3–4 years: 5 stitches
• 5–6 years: 6 stitches

Knit remaining stitches.

Work Each Side Separately

Continue working each side using separate balls of yarn.

Neck Decreases

On the neck edge:

• Work purl rows with P2tog decrease at the end.
• Repeat until:
  • 1–2 years: 4 stitches remain
  • 3–4 years: 5 stitches remain
  • 5–6 years: 6 stitches remain

Cast off on a knit row.

Back

Using Colour A, cast on:

• 1–2 years: 18 stitches
• 3–4 years: 21 stitches
• 5–6 years: 24 stitches

Rows 1–2

Work K1/P1 rib.

Rows 3–11 (15,19)

Beginning with a purl row, work stocking stitch with Colour A until the back measures approximately:

• 1–2 years: 20cm
• 3–4 years: 22cm
• 5–6 years: 25cm

Place sleeve markers.

Rows 12 (16,20) – 23 (27,35)

Change to Colour B and work stocking stitch.

Cast off on a knit row.

Sleeves

Make 2 sleeves.

Using Colour A cast on:

• 1–2 years: 8 stitches
• 3–4 years: 10 stitches
• 5–6 years: 12 stitches

Rows 1–2

Work K1/P1 rib.

Row 3

Purl row.

Row 4

Knit into back and front of first stitch, knit to last stitch, knit into back and front of last stitch.

Stitch count increases:

• 1–2 years: 10 stitches
• 3–4 years: 12 stitches
• 5–6 years: 14 stitches

Rows 5–13

Repeat increase sequence until:

• 1–2 years: 14 stitches
• 3–4 years: 16 stitches
• 5–6 years: 18 stitches

Change yarn to Colour B on a purl row and continue stocking stitch until sleeve measures approximately:

• 1–2 years: 23cm
• 3–4 years: 25cm
• 5–6 years: 28cm

Cast off.

Finishing

Neckline and Joining Front & Back

1. Join back and front together at one shoulder using a horizontal seam.
2. Using 15mm needles and Colour B, pick up neckline stitches.
3. Work K1/P1 rib for 2 rows.
4. Cast off.
5. Join the second shoulder using a horizontal seam.
6. Continue up the collar using a vertical seam.

Joining Sleeves

1. Attach sleeves at sleeve markers using a perpendicular seam.
2. Join sleeves together and sew front and back sides using a vertical seam.
3. Weave in all loose ends.

Helpful Tips

• Check tension before starting to ensure the jumper fits correctly.
• Mark sleeve positions before assembling to make joining easier.
• Use careful seaming techniques to maintain the chunky texture.
• Choose contrasting colours that complement each other for the splice effect.

Pattern Notes

• This pattern is written in British English.
• All measurements are provided in centimetres.
• For conversion from centimetres to inches, divide by 2.5.
• Knitting terms may differ between British and American patterns.
• Yarn quantities are approximate and may vary depending on knitting style, tension and yarn selection.