I am so excited to have my first garment adorning the cover of a magazine! Melanie Jumper has been chosen as the cover garment of issue 120 of Knit Now!
Designing wearable jumpers inspired by traditional knitwear must be my happy work place. Working on this design really felt so comfortable and almost familiar. The construction is flat, but unusual in that it is worked from front hem to back hem all in one piece including sleeves! The neckline is created by working one sleeve and shoulder at the time whilst holding the stitches for the other side. Underarm and side seams are joined and cuffs and neckline ribs are added in the round afterwards.
The design details are taken from traditional fisherman’s Ganseys. The vertical garter stripe is usually found at the top opf the sleeves and the moss stitch pattern is usually used on the body of the jumpers. Switching up how the traditional details are used makes this a modern, yet timeless, garment. The design is created using Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran (this can be purchased at Love Crafts, the kindly sponsored the yarn for this design), a soft and durable yarn available in a multitude of colours. I am currently working on a new version for myself in cream; a further nod to the inspiration of the design. I just cant wait to wear it! If you want to make you own you can buy a copy of issue 120 of Knit Now in stores and online now!