Scarpigert Jumper by Donna Smith

Scarpigert Jumper

Knitting
September 2022
DK (11 wpi) ?
18.5 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stocking st
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
601 - 1584 yards (550 - 1448 m)
To fit chest: 74 (85, 100, 113, 124)(134.5, 145.5, 156.5, 167) cm, 29.25 (33.5, 39.5, 44.5, 48.75)(53, 57.25, 61.5, 65.75) in
English

A print version of Langsoond - A Shetland Yarn by Donna Smith is also available here.

Scarpigert Jumper
This is the jumper version of the Scarpigert Cardigan; unlike the Wearing Jumper it is a fitted garment designed to be worn with negative, none, or very slight positive ease. The top of the hem sits on or just below the natural waistline, and as you knit the body, increases are made at each side to form a slight inverted A-line shape, helping to create a tailored silhouette.

Pattern Notes
The body and sleeves are knitted separately
and then joined to work together in the round. Decreases are made around each ‘seam stitch’ creating the raglan shaping; to give a snug fit around the shoulders, the slope of each ‘seam’ is shaped rather than being straight. The jumper is designed to be worn with 0-5cm (0-2in) negative ease, or with minimal positive ease, depending on your preference. It works equally well when worn with 10-15cm (2-6in) of positive ease.

Sizes
To fit chest:
74 (85, 100, 113, 124)(134.5, 145.5, 156.5, 167) cm
29.25 (33.5, 39.5, 44.5, 48.75)(53, 57.25, 61.5, 65.75) in
Finished chest circumference:
69 (80, 95, 108, 119)(129.5, 140.5, 151.5, 162) cm
27.25 (31.5, 37.5, 42.5, 46.75)(51, 55.25, 59.5, 63.75) in
Yoke depth:
19.5 (20.5, 22, 24, 25.5)(27, 28, 29.5, 30.5) cm
7.75 (8, 8.75, 9.25, 10)(10.75, 11, 11.75, 12) in
Top sleeve circumference:
26 (27, 31.5, 34.5, 37)(40, 42, 45.5, 48.5) cm
10.25 (10.75, 12.25, 13.5, 14.5)(15.75, 16.5, 18, 19.25) in
Cuff circumference:
21.5 (24, 26, 26, 28)(28, 30.5, 30.5, 32.5) cm
8.5 (9.25, 10.25, 10.25, 11)(11, 12, 12, 12.75) in
Sleeve length:
43 (43, 42, 41, 41)(40, 40, 39, 39) cm
17 (17, 16.5, 16.25, 16.25)(15.75, 15.75, 15.25, 15.25) in

Yarn
Langsoond Double Knitting (100% Shetland Wool, 220m (241yds)/100g skein)

Shetland Black; 3 (3, 4, 5, 5)(5, 6, 7, 7) skeins
Actual amount used, approx:
550 (648, 776, 893, 1000)(1108, 1216, 1331, 1448) m
602 (709, 849, 977, 1094)(1212, 1330, 1456, 1584) yds 

Gauge
18.5 sts and 24 rows and rounds to 10cm over stocking stitch worked flat and in the round, after blocking.

Please check your tension carefully and adjust your needle size accordingly. 

This sample was worked using size 4.5mm
(UK 7/US 7) needles for the body and sleeves and size 4.0mm (UK 8/US 6) needles for the rib.

Donna wears a size 2 with 4.5cm (1.75in) negative ease.

Needles and Notions
Circular needles, length 60cm (24in) or longer, in size required to match gauge, for body
Circular needles, length 60cm (24in) or longer, 0.5mm smaller than gauge needles, for rib
Sets of DPNs or needles for working small circumferences, in gauge size for sleeves, and in smaller size for rib

Stitch markers 
Tapestry needle 
Waste yarn or stitch holders