1244 Karakum - Jumper Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Amherst

Valley Yarns Karakum is a stunning women’s jumper knit in Amherst. The jumper features a brilliant circular yoke in a super easy colourwork pattern and contrast colour cuffs and hem that looks great on everyone. Karakum is knit in the round from the bottom up. The sleeves are knit separately and joined to the body at the base of the yoke. Valley Yarns Amherst is a smooth worsted weight yarn that shows texture and stitch patterns beautifully and has a wide range of colours that are perfect for Fair Isle or intarsia. The colourwork patterns are in chart form only.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
Finished Measurements: Shown in size L with suggested 2–4” positive ease
    Chest/Bust – 32¾ (35¼, 38¾, 42, 46¼) (50½, 54½, 58¾)”
    Length – 23½ (24, 24½, 26, 26½) (29, 29½, 30)”
Yarn Requirements: Valley Yarns Amherst (100% Merino Wool; 50g/109yds)
     MC – 9 (10, 11, 12, 13) (14, 15, 16) balls shown in Black
    CC1 – 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (3, 3, 3) balls shown in Driftwood
    CC2 – 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) (4, 5, 5) balls shown in Burgundy
Needles:
    US 6 (4.00mm) 16” & 24–40” circular and DPNs
    US 7 (4.50mm) 16” & 24–40” circular and DPNs to get gauge
Gauge: 19 sts and 28 rows = 4” in stocking stitch on US 7 (4.50mm)