Jumper with Pockets in BC Garn Tussah Tweed - 2369BC - Downloadable PDF

Jumper with Pockets in BC Garn Tussah Tweed – Pattern 2369BC by Sanne Fjalland

This free, downloadable PDF knitting pattern by designer Sanne Fjalland for BC Garn guides knitters through creating a beautifully textured jumper with pockets worked in the brand's signature Tussah Tweed yarn. The design is classified as intermediate in difficulty, making it an excellent project for knitters who are comfortable with shaping, stripe work, and working in the round, and who are ready to refine their garment-construction skills. The finished jumper features a relaxed, wearable silhouette with functional pockets and a subtle stripe detail, giving it a classic yet contemporary feel.

Garment Overview and Sizing

The jumper is available in five sizes: S, M, L, XL, and XXL, with finished widths ranging from 88 cm to 113 cm. The side seam length ranges from 56 cm to 60 cm depending on size, with an important design detail noted in the pattern: the jumper is approximately 5 cm longer at the mid front and mid back, creating a subtle curved or shaped hem that adds elegance and visual interest to the finished garment.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

Yarn

The pattern calls for BC Garn Tussah Tweed, a 4-ply weight yarn that brings beautiful natural texture and depth to the finished fabric. Tussah Tweed is known for its rustic, earthy character derived from tussah silk and wool blends, giving garments a subtle sheen alongside the characteristic flecked tweed appearance. Two colourways are used:

• Main colour (tt30): 200 (250) 250 (300) 300 g depending on size
• Stripe colour (tt13): 50 g across all sizes

Needles and Notions

• 2.5 mm jumper needles (US size 2 / UK size 12) for ribbing and finishing
• 3 mm jumper needles (US size 3 / UK size 10) for the main body fabric
• 2.5 mm circular needles in both 40 cm and 80 cm lengths for working necklines, cuffs, or other circular sections
• 1 button, approximately 13–18 mm in diameter, used as a closure detail on the garment

Tension and Gauge

Achieving the correct tension is essential for this pattern. The stated tension is 26 stitches and 37–38 rows to 10 x 10 cm worked in stockinette stitch on 3 mm needles. Because this is a fitted garment with precise sizing across five sizes, knitters are strongly encouraged to work a gauge swatch before casting on. Even a small deviation in gauge can result in significant differences in the finished width and length of the jumper.

Stitches and Techniques Used

Core Stitches

• Stockinette stitch (St st): The primary fabric stitch, worked by knitting on the right side and purling on the wrong side, creating a smooth, classic knitted surface that showcases the tweed texture of the yarn beautifully.
• Ribbing: Implied through the use of the finer 2.5 mm needles for edging and finishing sections, commonly used for cuffs, hems, and neckbands in garment construction.

Shaping Techniques

• K2tog (Knit 2 Together): A right-leaning decrease worked by inserting the needle through two stitches simultaneously and knitting them as one. Used for armhole, neckline, and sleeve shaping.
• SKPO (Slip, Knit, Pass Over): A left-leaning decrease — a stitch is slipped, the next stitch is knitted, and the slipped stitch is passed over the knitted one. This