Rolled Edge Jumper Knitting Pattern - 8 Ply
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Rolled Edge Jumper Knitting Pattern - 8 Ply
A simple 8ply jumper with rolled edges, sized from approximately 6–9 months to 5–6 years.
Prefer a knit kit? View the Rolled Edge Jumper Knit Kit. See the kit page for yarn options and what’s included.
Designer: The Kiwi Stitch & Knit Co. This purchase is a knitting pattern; yarn, needles, accessories and finished items are not included.
Construction
The back, front and sleeves are worked flat separately. The neckband can be worked flat or in the round, and the pieces are joined to finish.
Yarn choices
Use DK/8ply yarn, worked with a single strand. Touch Yarns NZ Merino 8ply is an original designer-recommended yarn for this pattern. The metre allowances below come from the original pattern; use metres when choosing yarn and check your tension.
Sizes and yarn requirements
| Approx. age | Finished chest (cm) | Back length (cm) | Sleeve length (cm) | Jumper yarn (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6–9 months | 55 | 30 | 20 | 400 |
| 1–2 years | 60 | 34 | 22 | 400 |
| 3–4 years | 65 | 38 | 24 | 500 |
| 4–5 years | 70 | 41 | 28 | 600 |
| 5–6 years | 75 | 44 | 32 | 600 |
Measuring your jumper
Back length is measured from the neck edge. Lay the rolled edges flat when checking the stated overall lengths.
Metre allowances are approximate. Where the original gives purchasing quantities rather than used metres, these have been converted using its stated yarn length. Swatch, wash and block before starting; allow extra for length changes and differences in tension.
Tension
22 stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm in stocking stitch on 4 mm needles.
Needles and notions
3.5 mm and 4 mm straight needles; 3.5 mm circular needles or double-pointed needles if working the neckband in the round; 6 stitch holders and 4 stitch markers.
Before you begin
You will use knit and purl stitches, shaping, holding stitches and seaming. Read the finishing instructions before starting.
Pattern format
📥📬 Available as Digital Download or Printed Copy (choose option below). Select Digital PDF – Emailed for a PDF, or Printed Pattern – Posted for a physical copy. Instructions are in English.
Frequently asked questions
Can the neckband be knitted in the round?
Yes. The pattern provides a circular neckband option as well as a flat option. The jumper body and sleeves are worked flat.
More knitting ideas
Browse Kiwi Stitch & Knit Co patterns or try Lilly Cardigan Knitting Pattern - 8 Ply. For help with yarn choices, see our Yarn Substitution Calculator.
