Knitting Pattern Women's Aran Slouchy Jumper 1004

Aran Sloppy Joe Pullover Knitting Pattern (PDF)

A relaxed, oversized aran-weight pullover with a softly structured silhouette and an understated textured stitch pattern. Designed for comfortable layering, this classic sweater features square set-in sleeves and a wide crew neckline finished with ribbing.

What you’ll make

A long-sleeved crew-neck pullover with relaxed ease, set-in sleeves, and an all-over textured pattern, worked flat and seamed.

Sizing / fit

To fit chest: 81–86 [91–97 : 102–107 : 112–117 : 122–127] cm (32–34 [36–38 : 40–42 : 44–46 : 48–50] in). Finished chest: 98 [108 : 120 : 132 : 145] cm (39 [43 : 47 : 52 : 57] in). Length to shoulder: 66 [68 : 70 : 72 : 74] cm. Sleeve length: 44 [45 : 46 : 46 : 46] cm.

Yarn

Aran-weight yarn (10-ply / worsted), approximately 90 m per 50 g. The pattern was designed with a cotton–wool blend in mind, but any aran-weight yarn that meets gauge may be used.

Needles & notions

4 mm and 7 mm knitting needles. Stitch holders. Row counter.

Tension (gauge)

13 stitches and 26 rows to 10 cm over pattern using 7 mm needles.

Recommended yarn: Rowan Kid Classic — Yarn quantities (50 g balls): 13 [14 : 15 : 17 : 19].

Also suitable (currently available): West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab Aran, Patons UK Wool Blend Aran, Sirdar Country Classic Aran, Cascade 220 Aran, Berroco Vintage Aran, Lion Brand Wool-Ease Aran.

Construction notes

The garment is worked flat in separate pieces from the hem upwards, with armhole and neckline shaping, then seamed. Sleeves are square set-in, and the neckline is finished by picking up stitches and working ribbing.

Skill level

Easy to intermediate. Suitable for knitters comfortable with basic shaping and textured stitch patterns.

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