KNITTING PATTERN - Catch Of The Day Jumper

Digital knitting pattern - Catch Of Christmas Day Jumper

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Knit your own Fisherman core inspired jumper pattern, featuring a different stitch textures and a dropped shoulder shaping. The jumper is knit using 6mm circular needles and uses a chunky weight yarn. The construction is 'in the round', bottom up for the body with the front and back upper panels knit flat. The shoulders are seamed together and the sleeves are picked up and knit in the round, top down. 

The recommended yarn is 'The Little Chunky One' by That Crafty Stitch. If using your own yarn the pattern calls for a chunky weight yarn, between 140-150 metres per 100g. Make sure to check gauge before starting - gauge details in size info below.

Sam's design notes; "I was inspired by growing up in Brixham which is one of Englands biggest fishing ports with a 1000 year history. Seeing the local harbours and the rich fishing culture that is still thriving inspired me, trawlers coming and going, fishing nets and crab pots piled high along the harbour walls and a busy fishing market on weekends bringing the community together. The fisherman core aesthetic is back with a bang this Winter and I wanted to design a wearable that brought all of that together."

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Yarn - The Little Chunky One by That Crafty Stitch
• XS: 600g | S: 600g | M: 700g | L: 700g | XL: 800g | 2XL: 900g | 3XL: 900g
• 6mm Circular Knitting Needles (80cm)
• 6mm Circular Knitting Needles (60cm) - optional
• Cable Needle
• Tapestry Needle
• Stitch Markers

SIZE:

• Pattern covers sizes XS - 3XL - Check size guide image for measurements
• Models wear Medium in Stone  |  Large In Khaki
• Pattern includes 18cm Positive Ease
• Pattern Gauge: 14 Stitches x 20 Rows per 10cm (in stockinette)
• Pattern is also unisex in design 

TECHNIQUES USED:

• Casting On + Off
• Knitting In The Round
• Knit + Purl Stitches
• Cables
• Picking Up Stitches
• Decrease Stitches (K2Tog / SSK)
• Seaming 
• Weaving In Ends
• Blocking (optional)

TIME:

• This project takes between 20-30 hours to complete depending on speed and experience.
• We recommend blocking before wear as some stitch textures, especially the cabling can pull the fabric of the jumper inwards. However we would encourage you to allow minimum 72 hours (possible longer) for drying dependant on the fibre used.