Jane is a simple pullover with rolled edges – a blank canvas for creativity, or a basic staple for any wardrobe. Knit from the top down using the Cocoknits Method, this pattern begins by casting on at the the top of the rolled collar and incorporating the stitches into the body of the sweater with short rows. The hem instructions offer two options: an easy rolled edge, or a split hem with 2×2 ribbing. The stripes give the design a fresh twist and a fun way to add a pop of color that you love. Customize the design by skipping the stripes entirely, or add more – they are worked after the shaping so it’s easy to tweak the pattern however you like!
“Many years ago I designed a simple pullover with rolled edges on the neck, cuff, and hem for Melanie Falick’s book Kids Knitting. It was simple looking, but not so straightforward to knit as it was knitted in pieces from the bottom up and seamed. For years I have been wanting to recreate it top-down and seamless. This was the inspiration for Jane, and the stripes take it to another level, an elevated everyday staple.” —Julie
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This sweater is worked using the Cocoknits Method, a commonsense system for knitting seamless, tailored sweaters from the top down. The Cocoknits Method is explained in detail in Cocoknits Sweater Workshop by Julie Weisenberger, in her On Demand Classes, and in tutorials on cocoknits.com.
All of the page numbers in this pattern refer to pages in Cocoknits Sweater Workshop, where the techniques are explained in detail. Some knitters find that they can learn the new-to-them techniques with our free knit tutorials, while others are more comfortable purchasing an On Demand Class, or the Cocoknits Sweater Workshop book, available on our website and at many local yarn stores.
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Finished Measurements
- Finished Bust: 34 (37, 40, 43)(46, 49, 53)(57, 61, 65)" / 87 (94, 102, 109)(117, 125, 135)(145, 155, 165)cm
- Finished Length:
- Version A: 21.25 (21.5, 23.25, 23.5)(24, 24.5, 25.75)(26.5, 27.75, 28)" / 54 (54.5, 59, 59.5)(61, 62, 65.5)(67, 70.5, 71) cm
- Version B: 20.75 (21, 21.75, 23.5)(24, 24.5, 25.75)(26.5, 27.75, 28)" / 52.5 (53.5, 55, 59.5)(61, 62, 65.5)(67, 70.5, 71) cm
Version A (rolled hem)
- MC: 545 (595, 695, 770)(825, 880, 975)(1055, 1160, 1235) yds / 500 (545, 635, 705)(755, 805, 895)(965, 1060, 1130) m of aran weight yarn that gets gauge
- CC: 150 (160, 185, 210)(225, 240, 265)(285, 310, 330) yds / 135 (145, 170, 190) (205, 220, 240)(260, 285, 305) m of aran weight yarn that gets gauge
- If omitting stripes: 690 (750, 880, 975)(1050, 1115, 1240)(1335, 1470, 1565) yds / 630 (690, 805, 890)(960, 1020, 1135)(1220, 1345, 1430) m of aran weight yarn that gets gauge
Shown in:
Bread & Butter Yarn Everyday
- 100% Merino Wool; 200 yds / 183 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g skein
- 3 (3, 4, 4)(5, 5, 5)(6, 6, 7) skeins in Cottontail
- 1 (1, 1, 1)(2, 2, 2)(2, 2, 2) skeins in Wild Raspberry
Version B (split ribbed hem)
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MC: 515 (560, 630, 700)(755, 805, 865)(930, 995, 1060) yds / 470 (510, 580, 640)(690, 735, 790)(850, 910, 970) m of aran weight yarn that gets gauge
CC: 145 (160, 180, 200)(225, 240, 265)(285, 315, 335) yds / 135 (145, 165, 185) (205, 220, 240)(260, 285, 305) m of aran weight yarn that gets gauge
- If omitting stripes: 685 (745, 840, 975)(1050, 1120, 1240)(1340, 1470, 1565) yds / 625 (680, 770, 895)(960, 1025, 1150)(1225, 1345, 1435) m of aran weight yarn that gets gauge
Shown in:
Bread & Butter Yarn Everyday
- 100% Merino Wool; 200 yds / 183 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g skein
- 3 (3, 4, 4)(5, 5, 5)(6, 6, 7) skeins in Indigo-dyed Cottontail
- 1 (1, 1, 1)(2, 2, 2)(2, 2, 2) skeins in Cottontail
Needles
- US 8 / 5 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) circular needle, 16” / 40 cm for collar (or use longer needle and magic loop)
- US 8 / 5 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) circular needle, 32” / 80 cm or longer for body (length should be shorter than bust circumference, see page 19 for information on needle length)
- US 8 / 5 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) circular needle, 40" / 100 cm to work magic loop on sleeves, or dpns
- US 4 / 3.5 mm needle for working bind-off
- US 0-3 / 2-3.25 mm dpn or any length circular needle (for picking up stitches)
- US 7 / 4.5 mm circular needle, 24" / 40 cm or longer for working rib
Notions
16 sts and 25 rows / rnds = 4” / 10 cm square in St st on largest needles
