Kin Jumper crochet pattern - digital or hard copy

Kin Jumper is crocheted with a striking two-row repeat. With understated Dolman-style sleeves, it’s inspired by those batwing jumpers of the 1980s, with a more fitted style. 

The crossed treble stitch rows create an open lacey texture, while the double slip stitch rows create vertical lines that give the jumper structure and a sophisticated look. 

The pattern is both written and charted.

Yarn: Aister ‘oo’ by MacKenzies Farm Shop; 50g/ 142m/ 155yds; 100% Shetland. Samples in shade 'Fornenst' (pink) and in shade ‘Celandine’ (yellow).

Size 1 - 285g/ 810m/ 880yds

Size 2 - 325g/ 825m/ 1005yds

Size 3 - 350g/ 995m/ 1085yds

Size 4 - 395g/ 1120m/ 1225yds

Size 5 - 430g/ 1220m/ 1330yds

Size 6 - 460g/ 1305m/ 1425yds

Size 7 - 500g/ 1420m/ 1550yds

Size 8 - 540g/ 1535m/ 1670yds

Size 9 - 565g/ 1605m/ 1750yds

Yarn substitutes: Something with the same or very similar meterage.  It can be a different blend but be aware that meterage requirements will change if you substitute yarns.  

Materials:

5mm hook (US H/8)

3.5mm hook (US D/4) for cuffs 

5 x place markers

Blocking equipment and tapestry needle 

Stitches & Techniques (UK terminology)

• double crochet, starting treble crochet, double slip stitch, chains, trebles, treble 2 together, crossed stitches
• crocheted in rows as one piece
• slip stitch joined seams

Tutorials: pattern has links to short video tutorials or photo tutorials for the stitches used.   

Tension/Gauge: As the garment is worked sideways, the row tension is more important than stitch tension, as it affects the overall width of the garment from sleeve to sleeve. 

Blocked gauge is: 24 sts (8 Xtr3) over 12cm/ 4.75” and 10 rows (over main pattern) over 10cm/ 4” using 5mm hook

Finished measurements: These are finished measurements after wet blocking. Use waist measurement to determine size with suggested 7 - 20cm/ 2.75 - 8“ of positive ease.

Construction

Kin is worked sideways in one large piece. Starting at the right side of the jumper, increases at the edges form the right sleeve. Chains are added to create additional length for the body. Front and back are split to create the neck hole, then re-joined to finish the body and then decrease for the left sleeve. The waist rib is created at the same time, leaving just the collar and cuffs to add. Finally, a selvedge is added to the edges before joining the jumper together, using mattress stitch.

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Pattern Pricing

I now operate a ‘pay what you can’ scale for my electronic/downloadable single patterns.  I usually charge £7.50 for garment patterns and to encourage access for all crafters, these are now available on a scale of £5.50 - £9.50 and you chose what you can afford within that scale. 

Please note that this doesn’t apply to my hard copy patterns, which remain priced at £7.50 and come with an automatic digital download.

Pattern format

Kin is a sixteen-page, fully tech edited document.  If you are purchasing a printed copy, it is A4 sized with large, clear text.

Weights given are approximated to provide the best estimate for postage and packaging costs only.

Product materials, sourcing and PoM Rating

This product was originated by me at Fay DH Designs.  This pattern was printed by me on paper made from 100% recycled fibre, using wind power.

Postage and Packaging

You can read all about P&P here.

The P&P costs applied are very transparent.  No additional costs are added on, you simply pay for the cost of packaging and the cost of postage.  I don't offer free P&P because what that usually means is that the cost of P&P has been added to the cost of goods.  I think it is better to assume that my customers aren't daft and would rather have transparent P&P costs than the pretence of 'Free P&P' with inflated prices on the items that they are buying.