Shawl Neck Jumper for Children Knitting Pattern (K3075)
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Shawl Neck Jumper for Children Knitting Pattern – K3075
A deep ribbed shawl collar gives this stocking stitch jumper its character. Naturally K3075 uses Chaska Andes Tweed DK/8ply, with ribbed cuffs and hem and an overlapping collar at the centre front. The sample uses shade CCS9.
Prefer a knit kit? View the Shawl Neck Jumper for Children Knit Kit. See the kit page for yarn options and what’s included.
Construction and skills
The back, front and sleeves are knitted flat from the bottom up. The shoulders are joined before picking up the collar, which is shaped with short rows. Sleeves are sewn into the armholes, then the side and underarm seams are closed.
Suggested skill level: intermediate. Techniques include stocking stitch, two-by-two ribbing, shaping, holding stitches, picking up stitches, short rows and seaming. The PDF explains wrap-and-turn short rows and permits another turning method if preferred.
Sizes and finished measurements
Choose by chest measurement and the amount of ease you prefer; ages are approximate. The listed body and sleeve lengths are measured before the shoulder or sleeve-cap shaping. All figures below are in centimetres.
| Age (years) | Body chest | Finished chest | Listed garment length | Sleeve to underarm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 53 | 65 | 36 | 23 |
| 4 | 58.5 | 70 | 40 | 28 |
| 6 | 63.5 | 75 | 44 | 33 |
| 8 | 67 | 80 | 48 | 38 |
| 10 | 71 | 85 | 54 | 40 |
Yarn requirements
Chaska Andes Tweed DK/8ply: 133 m per 50 g. Approximate allowances below cover one jumper, worked with a single strand.
| Age (years) | One jumper (m) |
|---|---|
| 2 | 532 |
| 4 | 532 |
| 6 | 532 |
| 8 | 665 |
| 10 | 665 |
Tension
22 stitches and 30 rows over 10 cm in stocking stitch on 4 mm needles. Wash and dry a swatch before measuring and adjust needle size if needed to match the pattern tension.
Needles and notions
- 3.75 mm and 4 mm straight or circular knitting needles, used for flat knitting.
- A 3.75 mm circular needle for the collar.
- A stitch holder and waste yarn for held stitches.
- Tapestry needle for assembly and finishing.
Pattern format
📥📬 Available as Digital Download or Printed Copy (choose option below).
Choose Digital PDF – Emailed or Printed Pattern – Posted. This purchase is the Naturally pattern only; yarn, needles and notions are sold separately.
Frequently asked questions
Is the shawl collar worked separately?
It is picked up around the neckline after joining the shoulders, then shaped with short rows. The ends overlap at the centre front.
Is this jumper knitted in the round?
No. The body and sleeves are knitted flat in separate pieces and sewn together.
Are buttons needed?
No buttons are listed. The collar ends overlap and are sewn to the front neck opening.