The Robin Jumper is an all-over cable jumper for women with set-in sleeves, waist shaping, and a neckline button band. It is knit from the bottom up, separated and worked flat after the armpits, then the sleeves are picked up around the armhole, shaped with short rows and worked down to the wrist.

Inspired by 1960s cable jumpers, but with modern styling. Dress it up or dress it down: just like a robin this jumper will become a steadfast part of your environment.

Use the size chart to select your size - because of the ribbed nature of the cable pattern, there is a lot of stretch in the fabric. The measurements are taken with the fabric relaxed - not overstretched, but blocked to shape, so there is extra stretch beyond the measurements below. The jumper can be worn in two ways: with a neat fit (5-15cm/ 2-6”negative ease) or with a relaxed fit (4cm/ 1.5” negative ease - 5cm/ 2” positive ease).

The model is shown wearing a relaxed fit with 2cm/ 0.75” positive ease.

Yarn: John Arbon Knit By Numbers 4ply (100% organically farmed merino, 400m/ 437yds per 100g skein)
KBN19: 4, 4, 5, 5 (6, 6, 7, 7) skeins

Needles: 2.25mm (US 1) x 80cm/ 32” long circular needles*
3mm (US 2.5) x 80cm/ 32” long circular needles*
2.25mm (US 1) preferred needles for working small circumferences*
3mm (US 2.5) preferred needles for working small circumferences*

Notions: 5 stitch markers; Stitch holders or scrap yarn; Tapestry needle; 3 x 12mm/ 0.5” buttons; Cable needle (optional)

Gauge: 34 sts x 45 rounds = 10cm (4”) x 10cm (4”) in Cable Pattern knit in the round with 3mm (US 2.5) needles OR size to obtain gauge; measured after blocking with the pattern relaxed (not overstreched and not over condensed - you want to see the purls, but not overstretch the cables).