matcha jumper

knitting pattern by Inês Oliveira english

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 The MATCHA jumper is a reimagined classic with a
modern cut and clever details. It builds on traditional
knitwear themes, like the saddle shoulder and seaming,
reinterpreting them as part of a seamless garment.

This jumper has a straight cut, a slightly cropped body

and long sleeves. It has a loose fit, with about 10-15 cm
(4-8”) positive ease at the bust. A close-fitting mock
neck and bold cuffs in twisted rib round up the design.
Its neckline is perfectly suited for a turtleneck too.

The recommended yarns pair perfectly: the cotton

enhances the shine of the silk and balances out the
warmth of the mohair. At this gauge, they create an
irresistibly light, cuddly fabric with a unique drape that
is perfect for layering. Pick a daring color and this
jumper will brighten up even the gloomiest of days!

CONSTRUCTION

This garment is knit top-down in one piece, mostly in

the round, in stockinette stitch. The work starts with the
neckline, which is shaped using German short rows.
The yoke is shaped using a seamless saddle shoulder
construction with faux seams. At the underarm, the
work is divided in body and sleeves. Each piece is knit
separately and finished with a hem in twisted rib. The
neck is worked in twisted rib from the neckline, folded
inwards and seamed down.

The pattern includes optional bust shaping using

German short rows, tips on how to adjust for a different
row gauge, as well as modification suggestions for
wider shoulders, larger sleeves and deeper armholes.

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 SIZING CHART - METRIC

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

graded for bust circumferences / shoulder width (cm)

bust circ. 75 - 80 81 - 85 86 - 90 91 - 95 96 - 100 101-105 106-110 111-115 116-120 121-125 126-130 131-135 136-140 141-145 146-150 151-155

shoulder width 36 37 37.5 38 39 39.5 40 41 41.5 42 42.5 43 43.5 44 44.5 45

the finished garment with the recommended ease will be about (cm)

B bust circ. 90 95 100 105 110 115 120 125 130 135 140 145 150 155 160 165

N neck base circ. 58 58 60 60 61.5 63.5 65 67.5 69 72.5 72.5 75 75 78.5 78.5 78.5

D neckline depth 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 11

A approx. armhole depth 22 22 23 24 25 26 27 27 27 28 30 30 30 30 31 32

S sleeve circ. 32.5 33.5 34.5 36.5 37.5 39 40 41 42 43.5 45.5 47.5 49 51 52.5 54.5

C cuff circ. 29.5 30 30.5 32 33 34.5 35 35.5 36 36.5 37 38.5 38.5 39 40 41.5

suggested lengths (cm)

L1 shoulder top to BO 54 54 54 55 55 55 56 56 57 58 58 58 58 58 59 61

L2 sleeve CO to BO 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44

L3 of which cuff 14.5 14.5 15 15 15.5 16 16 16.5 16.5 17 17 17.5 17.5 18.5 18.5 18.5

SIZING CHART - IMPERIAL

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

graded for bust circumferences / shoulder width (inch)

bust circ. 30 - 32 32 - 34 34 - 36 36 - 38 38 - 40 40 - 42 42 - 44 44 - 46 46 - 48 48 - 50 50 - 52 52 - 54 54 - 56 56 - 58 58 - 60 60 - 62

shoulder width 14½ 14¾ 15 15¼ 15½ 15¾ 16 16¼ 16½ 16¾ 17 17¼ 17½ 17½ 17¾ 18

the finished garment with the recommended ease will be about (inch)

B bust circ. 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60 62 64 66

N neck base circ. 23¼ 23¼ 24 24 24¾ 25½ 25¾ 27 27¾ 29 29 30 30 30½ 30½ 30½

D neckline depth 3½ 3½ 3½ 3½ 3½ 3¾ 3¾ 4 4 4¼ 4¼ 4¼ 4¼ 4½ 4½ 4½

A approx. armhole depth 9 9 9¼ 9½ 10 10¼ 11 11 11 11¼ 12 12 12 12 12½ 13

S sleeve circ. 13 13½ 13¾ 14½ 15 15¾ 16 16¼ 16¾ 17½ 18¼ 19 19¾ 20¼ 21 21¾

C cuff circ. 11¾ 12 12¼ 12¾ 13¼ 13¾ 14 14¼ 14¼ 14½ 14¾ 15½ 15½ 15¾ 16 16½

suggested lengths (inch)

L1 shoulder top to BO 21½ 21½ 21½ 22 22 22 22½ 22½ 22½ 23 23 23 23 23 23½ 23½

L2 sleeve CO to BO 17½ 17½ 17½ 17½ 17½ 17½ 17½ 17½ 17½ 17½ 17½ 17½ 17½ 17½ 17½ 17½

L3 of which cuff 5¾ 5¾ 6 6 6¼ 6½ 6½ 6¾ 6¾ 6¾ 6¾ 7 7 7¼ 7¼ 7¼

D
N

L1

S
B

L2

L3

right side left side

front view

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SETUP

GAUGE NEEDLES AND NOTIONS

Main fabric Main fabric

In 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4”): 3.5 mm (US 4) ≥ 40 cm (≥ 16”) circular needles
22 sts x 28 R in stockinette stitch DPN / short needles for the sleeves
Cuff / Hem
Cuff / Hem 3 mm (US 2.5) 40 cm (16”) circular needles
In 10 cm (4”): DPN / short needles for the sleeves
28-30 sts in half-twisted rib stitch Neck
2.5 mm (US 1.5) ≥ 40 cm (≥ 16”) circular needles
Knit flat / in the round, blocked unpinned and measured
unstretched. Take note of gauge before and after blocking. Or the necessary needle sizes to get the given gauge. The
“neck” needle should be a smaller size than “cuff/hem”.

TECHNIQUES 4+ stitch markers, 1 unique stitch marker for EOR,

removable stitch markers, 2+ stitch holders, tapestry
Stockinette stitch flat and circular (K/P), half-twisted
needle, measuring tape
rib stitch, lifted increases (RLI, LLI), RS/WS increases
(M1R, M1L, M1LP), RS decreases (K2tog, P2tog,
SSK, SSP), long tail cast-on (LTCO), backwards loop SELECTING A SIZE

cast-on (BLCO), German short rows (GSR), pick-up-

Measure your bust circumference and identify your
and-knit (PUK), Italian bind-off
recommended size using the first row of the size
chart on page 3. Go through all given measurements
YARN for your size to make sure everything will fit.

Ovelha Negra “Olívia” (350 m / 50 g) While measuring, stand up with your arms resting by your
55% Merino and 45% Cotton side. If you usually wear a bra, wear one. Ask a friend for
[3 (4, 4, 4) 4 (4, 4, 5) 5 (5, 5, 5) 5 (5, 6, 6)] balls help measuring your shoulder width, straight across the

held together with back, from the outer tip of one shoulder blade to the other.

Majo Garn “Pearl Mohair” (210 m / 25 g)

If your upper bust / your waist is wider than your bust, use
70% Super Kid Mohair and 30% Silk the largest circumference to pick a size instead. If you’re in
or between sizes and/or your shoulders are more than 3 cm
Isager “Silk Mohair” (212 m / 25 g) (1¼”) wider than indicated, size up. If you prefer a fitted

75% Super Kid Mohair and 25% Silk jumper and/or your shoulders are more than 3 cm (1¼”)
narrower, size down. Your shoulder width doesn’t need to
[5 (6, 6, 6) 6 (7, 7, 7) 8 (8, 8, 8) 9 (9, 9, 10)] balls
perfectly match that of your size. Check the “modifications”

OR a combination of light fingering and lace weight yarn, of on page 14 for more ideas on how to personalize the fit!

each yarn ca. [1050 (1100, 1150, 1200) 1250 (1300, 1400,
1450) 1500 (1550, 1600, 1650) 1700 (1750, 1850, 1950)] m
/ [1150 (1200, 1250, 1300) 1400 (1450, 1550, 1600) 1650 This pattern is formatted as a booklet and is easier to follow
(1700, 1750, 1800) 1850 (1900, 2050, 2150)] yds. on two-page view mode. If you prefer paper, print the cover
separately, then print double sided from page 2.
Having trouble getting gauge? Want to know more about
the recommended yarns or looking for alternatives? Check
Need help at any point? Make sure to check the last pattern
the “notes” section before you start. pages for tips, abbreviations, tutorials, and a contact.

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CAST-ON AND UPPER NECKLINE

Before you start, make sure you’ve skimmed through all sections, especially the setup and the final pages. Use removable stitch
markers or safety pins to track the beginning of each section in your work and use lifelines to your advantage. A Ⓥ next to the
instructions means that a video tutorial is available in the “video tutorials” section.

– KNITTING STARTS HERE –

CAST-ON UPPER NECKLINE

Use 3.5 mm (US 4) or “main fabric” circular needles. Work 2 setup rows while placing stitch markers (⬤):

If your long-tail cast-on is usually on the tight side, hold two WS P3, K1, place ⬤, P [12 (12, 12, 12) 12 (14, 14,
needles together or a larger needle size while casting on. 14) 16 (16, 16, 18) 18 (20, 20, 20)], place ⬤,
K1, P [22 (22, 24, 24) 26 (26, 28, 28) 26 (28,
LTCO [56 (56, 58, 58) 60 (64, 66, 66) 68 (70, 70, 76)
28, 30) 30 (32, 32, 32)], K1, place ⬤, P2, GSR
76 (82, 82, 82)] sts Ⓥ.

RS K to ⬤, ⬤, P1, K1, {RLI, K1} x 2, K to 4 sts

HOW TO: GERMAN SHORT ROWS (GSR) Ⓥ before ⬤, {K1, LLI} x 2, K1, P1, ⬤, K2, GSR
(+4 sts)
Turn. S1PYF. Bring the yarn up over your right
needle to the back and pull to lift the slipped stitch, Work the following 2 rows a total of [2 (2, 2, 2) 2 (2,
creating a double stitch (DS). The DS is always 2, 2) 3 (3, 3, 3) 3 (3, 3, 3)] times:
worked and counted as one stitch. Continue with the
instructions for the next row. WS P to ⬤, ⬤, K1, P to 1 st before ⬤, K1, ⬤, P to
DS, P DS, P2, GSR

RS K to ⬤, ⬤, P1, K1, {RLI, K1} x 2, K to 4 sts

before ⬤, {K1, LLI} x 2, K1, P1, ⬤, K to DS, K
DS, K2, GSR (+4 sts)

Work 1 final row:

WS P to ⬤, ⬤, K1, P to 1 st before ⬤, K1, ⬤, P to

DS, P DS, P to 4 sts before EOR, place ⬤, K1,
P3

On your needles: 4 left front sts, ⬤, [12 (12, 12, 12) 12 (14,
14, 14) 16 (16, 16, 18) 18 (20, 20, 20)] left shoulder sts, ⬤,
[36 (36, 38, 38) 40 (40, 42, 42) 44 (46, 46, 48) 48 (50, 50,
50)] back sts, ⬤, [12 (12, 12, 12) 12 (14, 14, 14) 16 (16, 16,
18) 18 (20, 20, 20)] right shoulder sts, ⬤, 4 right front sts.

Markers are only mentioned in the instructions when

relevant. If a marker isn’t mentioned, slip it as it comes.

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LOWER NECKLINE AND NECKLINE JOIN

CHEAT SHEET: WORKING FLAT Sizes 8 - 16:

BODY INCREASE RS ROW (BIR) Work 16 rows as follows:

BIR, WSR, BSIR, WSR,
BIR K1, M1L, K to 4 sts before ⬤ (1st R: skip “K to”
{BIR, WSR} x 2, BSIR, WSR
step as there’s only 4 sts to ⬤), {K1, LLI} x 2,
{BIR, WSR} x 2, BSIR, WSR
K1, P1, ⬤, K to ⬤, ⬤, P1, K1, {RLI, K1} x 2,
K to 4 sts before ⬤, {K1, LLI} x 2, K1, P1, ⬤, On your needles: [26 (26, 26, 26) 26 (26, 26, 29) 29 (29, 29,
K to ⬤, ⬤, P1, K1, {RLI, K1} x 2, K to 1 st before 29) 29 (29, 29, 29)] left front sts, ⬤, [16 (16, 16, 16) 16 (18,

EOR (1 R: skip “K to” step as there’s only 1

st 18, 20) 22 (22, 22, 24) 24 (26, 26, 26)] left shoulder sts, ⬤,

st to EOR), M1R, K1 (+10 sts) [68 (68, 70, 70) 72 (72, 74, 78) 80 (82, 82, 84) 84 (86, 86,
86)] back sts, ⬤, [16 (16, 16, 16) 16 (18, 18, 20) 22 (22, 22,
24) 24 (26, 26, 26)] right shoulder sts, ⬤, [26 (26, 26, 26) 26
STANDARD WS ROW (WSR) (26, 26, 29) 29 (29, 29, 29) 29 (29, 29, 29)] right front sts.

WSR {P to 1 st before ⬤, K1, ⬤, P to ⬤, ⬤, K1} x 2,

P to EOR NECKLINE JOIN

At the end of the next row, stitches are cast on to

BODY + SLEEVE RS INCREASE ROW (BSIR) create the bottom of the neckline. The work is then
joined to work in the round. Work as follows:
BSIR K1, M1L, K to 4 sts before ⬤, {K1, LLI} x 2, K1,
P1, ⬤, K1, RLI, K1, K to 2 sts before ⬤, K1, RS K1, M1L, K to 4 sts before ⬤, {K1, LLI} x 2, K1,
LLI, K1, ⬤, P1, K1, {RLI, K1} x 2, K to 4 sts P1, ⬤, K to ⬤, ⬤, P1, K1, {RLI, K1} x 2, K to 4
before ⬤, {K1, LLI} x 2, K1, P1, ⬤, K1, RLI, sts before ⬤, {K1, LLI} x 2, K1, P1, ⬤, K to ⬤,
K1, K to 2 sts before ⬤, K1, LLI, K1, ⬤, ⬤, P1, K1, {RLI, K1} x 2, K to 1 st before EOR,
P1, K1, {RLI, K1} x 2, K to 1 st before EOR, M1R, K1, BLCO [16 (16, 18, 18) 20 (20, 20,
M1R, K1 (+14 sts) 20) 22 (24, 24, 26) 26 (28, 28, 28)] Ⓥ, join to
work in the round and place EOR marker
LOWER NECKLINE
On your needles: [29 (29, 29, 29) 29 (29, 29, 32) 32 (32, 32,
Work 2 setup rows as follows: 32) 32 (32, 32, 32)] front sts from BOR, ⬤, [16 (16, 16, 16)
16 (18, 18, 20) 22 (22, 22, 24) 24 (26, 26, 26)] left shoulder
RS K1, {K1, LLI}, K1, P1, ⬤, K to ⬤, ⬤, P1, sts, ⬤, [72 (72, 74, 74) 76 (76, 78, 82) 84 (86, 86, 88) 88 (90,
K1, {RLI, K1} x 2, K to 4 sts before ⬤, 90, 90)] back sts, ⬤, [16 (16, 16, 16) 16 (18, 18, 20) 22 (22,

{K1, LLI} x 2, K1, P1, ⬤, K to ⬤ (resolve DS as 22, 24) 24 (26, 26, 26)] right shoulder sts, ⬤, [45 (45, 47,
47) 49 (49, 49, 52) 54 (56, 56, 58) 58 (60, 60, 60)] remaining
it comes), ⬤, P1, K1, {RLI, K1}, K1 (+6 sts)
front sts to EOR. EOR is amidst the front panel.

WS WSR
Work a setup round as follows:
Sizes 1 - 7:
R1 {K to 1 st before ⬤, P1, ⬤, K to ⬤, ⬤, P1} x 2,

Work 14 rows as follows: K to EOR

{BIR, WSR} x 2, BSIR, WSR,

{BIR, WSR} x 3, BSIR, WSR

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SHOULDER AND SLEEVE SHAPING

CHEAT SHEET: WORKING IN THE ROUND On your needles: [35 (35, 35, 35) 35 (35, 35, 36) 36 (36, 36,
36) 36 (36, 36, 38)] front sts from BOR, ⬤, [18 (18, 18, 18)
STANDARD ROUND (SR) 18 (20, 20, 22) 24 (24, 24, 26) 26 (28, 28, 28)] left shoulder
sts, ⬤, [84 (84, 86, 86) 88 (88, 90, 90) 92 (94, 94, 96) 96 (98,
SR {K to 1 st before ⬤, P1, ⬤, K to ⬤, ⬤, P1} x 2, 98, 102)] back sts, ⬤, [18 (18, 18, 18) 18 (20, 20, 22) 24 (24,
K to EOR 24, 26) 26 (28, 28, 28)] right shoulder sts, ⬤, [51 (51, 53,
53) 55 (55, 55, 56) 58 (60, 60, 62) 62 (64, 64, 66)] remaining
front sts to EOR.
BODY INCREASE ROUND (BIR)

BIR {K to 4 sts before ⬤, {K1, LLI} x 2, K1, P1, ⬤, SLEEVE SHAPING

K to ⬤, ⬤, P1, K1, {RLI, K1} x 2} x 2, K to EOR
(+8 sts) All sizes:

Work the following round sets:

SLEEVE INCREASE ROUND (SIR)
SR x 2
SIR {K to 1 st before ⬤, P1, ⬤, K1, RLI, K1,
K to 2 sts before ⬤, K1, LLI, K1, ⬤, P1} x 2, {SIR, SR} x [19 (18, 17, 16) 15 (14, 13, 10) 8 (9, 8, 7)
K to EOR (+4 sts) 6 (6, 5, 6)]

{SBIR, SR} x [2 (3, 5, 7) 9 (10, 12, 14) 16 (16, 19, 17)

BODY x 2 + SLEEVE INCREASE ROUND (BSIR)
18 (16, 17, 17)]

BSIR {K to 4 sts before ⬤, {K1, LLI} x 2, K1, P1, ⬤,

Sizes 12 - 16 only:
K1, RLI, K1, K to 2 sts before ⬤, K1, LLI, K1,
⬤, P1, K1, {RLI, K1} x 2} x 2, K to EOR Finish sleeve shaping by working the following 2
(+12 sts) rounds a total of [- (-, -, -) - (-, -, -) - (-, -, 2) 3 (4, 5, 5)]
times:
SLEEVE + BODY x 1 INCREASE ROUND (SBIR)
R1 {K to 4 sts before ⬤, {K1, LLI} x 2, K1, P1,
SBIR {K to 3 sts before ⬤, K1, LLI, K1, P1, ⬤, K1, ⬤, K1, {RLI, K1} x 2, K to 3 sts before ⬤,
RLI, K1, K to 2 sts before ⬤, K1, LLI, K1, ⬤, {K1, LLI} x 2, K1, ⬤, P1, K1, {RLI, K1} x 2} x 2,
P1, K1, RLI} x 2, K to EOR (+8 sts) K to EOR (+16 sts)

R2 SR
SHOULDER SHAPING
On your needles: [37 (38, 40, 42) 44 (45, 47, 50) 52 (52, 55,
Sizes 1 - 7 and 16:
57) 60 (60, 63, 65)] front sts from BOR, ⬤, [60 (60, 62, 64)
66 (68, 70, 70) 72 (74, 78, 82) 86 (88, 92, 94)] left sleeve
Work 6 rounds as follows:
sts, ⬤, [88 (90, 96, 100) 106 (108, 114, 118) 124 (126, 132,
{BIR, SR} x 2, BSIR, SR
138) 144 (146, 152, 156)] back sts, ⬤, [60 (60, 62, 64) 66
(68, 70, 70) 72 (74, 78, 82) 86 (88, 92, 94)] right sleeve sts,
Sizes 8 - 15: ⬤, [53 (54, 58, 60) 64 (65, 67, 70) 74 (76, 79, 83) 86 (88, 91,
93)] remaining front sts to EOR.
Work 4 rounds as follows:
BIR, SR, BSIR, SR I recommend rechecking gauge and trying on at this point.

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UNDERARM DIVIDE AND BODY

UNDERARM DIVIDE The hem setup round is worked in half-twisted rib

{K1TBL, P1} while increasing 1 stitch (M1LP) about
The next round is worked while separating the
every 9 stitches (after a K1TBL and instead of a P1).
sleeves from the body. The sleeve stitches are put on
At the end, the front, the back and the side panels
hold and the front and back sections of the body are
must each have an odd number of stitches, the rib
joined together after casting on for each underarm,
sequence (K1TBL, P1) must be unbroken across the
in the following direction: front → left underarm →
round and the purl columns from the body should
back → right underarm → front. Work as follows:
continue seamlessly down the hem. Work as follows:

R K to 1 st before ⬤, P1, ⬤, put all sts to ⬤ on

LEFT SIDE (BOR to ⬤)
hold (left sleeve), BLCO [12 (14, 14, 16) 16
(18, 18, 20) 20 (22, 22, 22) 22 (24, 24, 26)], ⬤, Size 1: K1TBL, M1LP, {K1TBL, P1} to 1 before ⬤,
P1, K to 1 st before ⬤, P1, ⬤, put all sts to ⬤ K1TBL,
on hold (right sleeve), BLCO [12 (14, 14, 16) Sizes 4, 5, 8, 9, 14, 15: K1TBL, {P1, K1TBL} to 3 sts
16 (18, 18, 20) 20 (22, 22, 22) 22 (24, 24, 26)], before ⬤, M1LP, K1TBL, P1, K1TBL,
⬤, P1, K to EOR. Remove EOR marker, Sizes 2, 3, 6, 7, 10 - 13, 16: K1TBL, M1LP, K1TBL,
K to 1 st before ⬤, P1, ⬤, K [6 (7, 7, 8) 8 (9, 9, {P1, K1TBL} to 3 sts before ⬤, M1LP, K1TBL,
10) 10 (11, 11, 11) 11 (12, 12, 13)], place new P1, K1TBL,
EOR marker.
BACK (⬤ to ⬤)
On your needles: [12 (14, 14, 16) 16 (18, 18, 20) 20 (22, 22,
22) 22 (24, 24, 26)] (total) left side sts, ⬤, [88 (90, 96, 100) All sizes: ⬤, P1, repeat {2 x {K1TBL, P1}, K1TBL,
106 (108, 114, 118) 124 (126, 132, 138) 144 (146, 152, M1LP, {K1TBL, P1} x 2} to 1 st before ⬤ (last repeat
156)] back sts, ⬤, [12 (14, 14, 16) 16 (18, 18, 20) 20 (22, 22,
might be incomplete, make sure the last st is K1TBL,
22) 22 (24, 24, 26)] right side sts, ⬤ [90 (92, 98, 102) 108
if needed add/skip 1 increase), P1, ⬤,
(110, 114, 120) 126 (128, 134, 140) 146 (148, 154, 158)]
front sts, ⬤. EOR is in the middle of the left side.
RIGHT SIDE (⬤ to ⬤)

Tip: Work the neck before deciding on body/sleeve length.

Size 1: K1TBL, {P1, K1TBL} to about the middle of
the side panel, M1LP, K1TBL, {P1, K1TBL} to ⬤,
BODY
Sizes 2 - 16: K1TBL, P1, K1TBL, M1LP, K1TBL, {P1,

Work the body in the round, knitting the knit stitches K1TBL} to about the middle of the side panel, M1LP,

and purling the purl stitches, until it measures about K1TBL, {P1, K1TBL} to 3 sts before ⬤, M1LP, K1TBL,

[18.5 (18.5, 18, 18) 18 (17, 17, 17) 17 (17, 16.5, 16.5) P1, K1TBL,

15.5 (15.5, 15.5, 15.5)] cm / [7½ (7½, 7¼, 7¼) 7¼

FRONT (⬤ to ⬤)
(6¾, 6¾, 6¾) 6¾ (6¾, 6½, 6½) 6¼ (6¼, 6¼, 6¼)]”
from the underarm CO, or your desired length. All sizes: follow the same instructions as for the back

HEM SETUP LEFT SIDE (⬤ to EOR)

Change to 3 mm (US 2.5) or “cuff / hem” circular Size 1: {K1TBL, P1} to EOR

needles. Sizes 4, 5, 8, 9, 14, 15: K1TBL, P1, K1TBL, M1LP,

K1TBL, {P1, K1TBL} to EOR, M1LP
Use the needle size necessary to get cuff/hem stitch gauge
Sizes 2, 3, 6, 7, 10 - 13, 16: K1TBL, P1, K1TBL,
(page 4)! It’s not important to get an exact stitch count for
M1LP, K1TBL, {P1, K1TBL} to 1 st before EOR, P1
the hem. I recommend inserting a lifeline before continuing.

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HEM AND SLEEVE

HEM SLEEVE

Work about [28 (28, 28, 28) 28 (28, 28, 30) 30 (32, If you need to shorten/lengthen the sleeves (see p. 3), adjust

32, 32) 32 (34, 34, 34)] rounds in half-twisted rib the length of this section and keep the cuff per pattern.

{K1TBL, P1}, about [8 (8, 8, 8) 8 (8, 8, 8.5) 8.5 (9, 9,

Sizes 1 - 6:
9) 9 (10, 10, 10)] cm / [3¼ (3¼, 3¼, 3¼) 3¼ (3¼, 3¼,
3½) 3½ (3¾, 3¾, 3¾) 3¾ (4, 4, 4)]”. In the 1st round, Work the sleeve in the round in stockinette stitch (K)
you can remove all markers aside from EOR. until it measures about [29.5 (29.5, 28.5, 28.5) 28.5
(28.5, -, -) …] cm / [11¾ (11¾, 11½, 11½) 11½ (11½,
The hem should be a little tighter than the rest of the body,
-, -) …]” from the underarm CO, or your desired
to avoid curling, but it shouldn’t be gathered. It should be
easy to stretch the ribbing to the width of the body. If it
length. After the last round, remove EOR marker, K
seems to be pulling in too much, you might want to go back [6 (7, 7, 8) 8 (9, -, -) …] and place new EOR marker.
to its setup and increase more often along the front and
back panels, or block it aggressively.
Sizes 7 - 16:

Work 2 setup rounds for an Italian bind-off as follows: Place a removable stitch marker (○) in the middle of
the PUK stitches on your needles.
R1 {K1TBL, S1PYF} to EOR
R2 {S1PYB, P1} to EOR A sleeve decrease round is worked as follows:

R K to 5 before ○ , K2tog, K3, ○ , K3, SSK

Cut the yarn, leaving a tail 4 times as long as the bind-
(-2 sts)
off edge. Thread the yarn through a tapestry needle
and bind off using the Italian bind-off Ⓥ.
Work the sleeve in the round in stockinette stitch

SLEEVE SETUP (K) until it measures about [- (-, -, -) - (-, 28.5, 28)
27 (27, 26.5, 25.5) 25 (25, 25, 25)] cm / [- (-, -, -) -
Start with either sleeve. Once you bind off the first, (-, 11½, 11¼) 10¾ (10¾, 10½, 10¼) 10 (10, 10, 10)]”
work the second the same way. from the underarm CO, or your desired length.
At the same time, work a decrease round every
Slip the sleeve stitches onto 3.5 mm (US 4) or “main
[- (-, -, -) - (-, 26th, 26th) 19th (19th, 16th, 11th) 8th (8th, 6th,
fabric” short circular needles. Join new yarn.
6th)] round, in total about [- (-, -, -) - (-, 3, 3) 4 (3, 4, 6)
Work a sleeve setup round as follows: 8 (8, 10, 10)] decrease rounds.

R PUK 1 st for every underarm CO st, K all sts After the last round, remove EOR marker, K to ○,

to the first PUK st, join to work in the round remove ○ and place new EOR marker

and place EOR marker

On your needles: about [72 (74, 76, 80) 82 (86, 82, 84) 84
(90, 92, 92) 92 (96, 96, 100)] sleeve sts. It’s not important to
On your needles: [72 (74, 76, 80) 82 (86, 88, 90) 92 (96,
get a specific stitch count for the cuff, but make sure to get
100, 104) 108 (112, 116, 120)] sleeve sts.
an even number of stitches at the end of this section.

Writing down your sleeve and cuff (next page) round

counts, as well as the decreases worked and their spacing,
will be very useful when you work the second sleeve.

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CUFF SETUP If the cuff seems to be pulling in too much (check bottom
circumference on page 3), you might want to go back to its
Change to 3 mm (US 2.5) or “cuff / hem” short setup and increase more often, or block it aggressively.
circular needles.
All sizes:
Use the needle size necessary to get cuff/hem stitch gauge!
Work 2 setup rounds for an Italian bind-off as follows:
The cuff setup round is worked in half-twisted rib
R1 {K1TBL, S1PYF} to EOR
{K1TBL, P1} while increasing 1 stitch (M1LP) about
R2 {S1PYB, P1} to EOR
every 9 stitches (after a K1TBL and instead of a P1).
At the end, the rib sequence (K1TBL, P1) must be
Cut the yarn, leaving a tail 4 times as long as the bind-
unbroken across an even number of stitches.
off edge. Thread the yarn through a tapestry needle
Work as follows:
and bind off using the Italian bind-off Ⓥ.

R repeat {K1TBL, M1LP, {K1TBL, P1} x 4} as

often as you can to EOR (last repeat might be NECK
incomplete, just make sure the last st is P and
Use 2.5 mm (US 1.5) or “neck” circular needles.
that you work an even number of increases)
The RS facing you, starting with the purl stitch
CUFF between the back and the right shoulder, working
your way along the neckline, work as follows:
Sizes 1 - 9:
PUK 1 st for every back CO st
Work about [48 (48, 50, 50) 52 (54, 54, 56) 56 …]
PUK 1 st for every left sleeve CO st
rounds in half-twisted rib {K1TBL, P1}, about [13.5
PUK 1 st for every neckline st + R (left side)
(13.5, 14.5, 14.5) 15 (15.5, 15.5, 16) 16 …] cm / [6¾
PUK 1 st for every neckline CO st
(6¾, 7¼, 7¼) 7½ (7¾, 7¾, 8) 8 …]”.
PUK 1 st for every neckline R + st (right side)
PUK 1 st for every right sleeve CO st
Sizes 10 - 16:

On your needles: about [108 (108, 112, 112) 116 (120, 122,
A decrease round is now worked as follows:
126) 130 (134, 134, 142) 142 (150, 150, 150)] neck sts.

R K1TBL, P1, K1TBL, SSP, work in half-twisted

Work one setup round in stockinette stitch (K all sts).
rib to 4 before EOR, P2tog, K1TBL, P1 (-2 sts)
Then work about [38 (38, 38, 40) 40 (40, 42, 42) 42
Work about [… - (58, 58, 60) 60 (62, 62, 62)] rounds (44, 44, 44) 44 (44, 46, 46)] rounds in half-twisted rib,
in half-twisted rib {K1TBL, P1}, about [… - (16.5, 16.5, about [9.5 (9.5, 9.5, 10) 10 (10, 10.5, 10.5) 10.5 (11,
17) 17 (17.5, 17.5, 17.5)] cm / [… - (8¼, 8¼, 8½) 8½ 11, 11) 11 (11.5, 11.5, 11.5)] cm / [3¾ (3¾, 3¾, 4) 4
(8¾, 8¾, 8¾)]”. At the same time, sizes 10-14 (4, 4¼, 4¼) 4¼ (4½, 4½, 4½) 4½ (4½, 4½, 4½)]”.
alternate between working their decrease rounds at
Be careful not to work too tightly while binding off! Size up
the previous rate (1st, 3rd… decrease round) and at least one needle size! It might be best to “sew” only every
every 6th round (2nd, 4th…), while sizes 15-16 continue 2nd stitch and bind-off the rest normally. If aiming for a
working a decrease round every 6 round, in total
th
turtleneck, either skip seaming and bind off as you did for

about [… - (4, 4, 6) 8 (8, 10, 10)] decrease rounds. the hem or work it double as long and seam per pattern.

It’s not important to get a specific stitch count at the end of Fold the neck inwards and sew down its top edge to
the cuff, but make sure to decrease only often enough so the neckline edge using a sewn bind-off method Ⓥ.
that the twisted rib sequence is unbroken before continuing.

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Blocking is very important for the fit and look of this

garment! Remove remaining markers, weave in all
ends and close underarm gaps Ⓥ before blocking.

Soak the garment in cold water with a quarter

teaspoon of gentle wool wash. Submerge it
completely and agitate the water with your fingers to
evenly distribute the soap. Soak for up to 30 minutes.
If necessary (read the instructions on your wool
wash), rinse to remove the soap. Do not wring, rub,
or pull the fabric. Drain the water. Gently press the
water out of the garment by holding it between your
hands or against the sink.

Next, lay a towel of a similar color over waterproof

flooring, then lay your garment flat on the towel. Pat
the fabric to straighten it and remove any wrinkles.
Roll it up in the towel and step on top to squeeze
some more water out.

Carefully move your garment onto your blocking mat

(I like to use a towel between the mat and the fabric).
Adjust it in place, so that the front and back are
aligned and symmetrical, making sure the
measurements match the schematic and your
desired lengths. No need to pin anything down. Let
dry completely before wearing.

Congratulations on finishing your MATCHA!

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NOTES ADJUSTING FOR A DIFFERENT ROW GAUGE

On conversions: I use the metric system and Use this if you R gauge in 10 cm = 25 or fewer R OR if your

convert to inches according to the rule 10 cm = 4”. R gauge in 10 cm = 30 or more R.

Use only one measuring system.

Calculate your R gauge adjustment factor (RGAF):

On yarn substitutions: Olívia is a rather unique light [your row gauge in 10 cm (4”)] : 28 = ____ .

fingering weight yarn. It’s lightweight (350 m / 50 g!), Whenever a R count is given for a pattern section, you can
airy and slightly tweedy. Either recommended mohair convert it to your R gauge by multiplying it by your RGAF.
blend is buttery soft and a little easier on the skin than
EVEN/ODD RULE: If a section has an even/odd number of
most similar yarns. To achieve a similar drape, prefer
rows, make sure you get/add/skip an even/odd number of
yarns with a similar fiber composition. To maximize
rows, rounding up or down your calculations if necessary!
shimmer, pick a light fingering yarn that’s slightly
tweedy, like Olívia. For a warmer and denser jumper R GAUGE IN 10 CM = 25 R OR LESS:
with a little more structure, opt for a 100% merino
Adjust the “body” (p. 9) and “sleeve” (p. 10)
yarn instead of a merino-cotton blend.
sections by working to the suggested lengths,
On shoulder width: Ask a friend to measure across ignoring the given round counts. If you’re working
your back as depicted in the schematic below. sleeve decrease rounds, convert their spacing using
your RGAF. You can also adjust the length of the cuff
and hem if you see fit.

R GAUGE IN 10 CM = 30 R OR MORE:

Adjust the “body” (p. 9) and “sleeve” (p. 10)

sections as described above.

Adjust also the “sleeve shaping” (p. 8) section, by

On gauge: Make sure your stitch gauge matches, adding as many SR as necessary in between repeats
even if your row gauge differs. Follow the instructions to get your converted R count. Distribute those
on “adjusting for a different row gauge”. Keep the added R as evenly as possible along the section.
difference between your unblocked and blocked
gauge in mind and, if possible, try on as you go. E.g.: Your R gauge is 34 and you’re working size 1.

Your RGAF is 34 : 28 = 1.21.

The pattern tells you to work the 2 R set {SIR, SR} 19 times.
CONVERSION CHEAT SHEET
19 x 2 R = 38 R. At your gauge, 38 x 1.21 = 46 R. Which
cm → st/R count: multiply by [your st/R gauge at means you should add 46 - 38 = 8 SR in between set

10 cm] and divide by 10. repetitions. In 19 times, you could do it every other repeat,

st/R count → cm: multiply by 10 and divide by ({SIR, SR} x 2, SR, {SIR, SR} x 2, SR …).
[your st/R gauge at 10 cm].
inch → st/R count: multiply by [your st/R gauge at
On length adjustments: If you adjust the length of a
4”] and divide by 4.
section by adding/skipping rows, you might need
st/R count → inch: multiply by 4 and divide by
more/less yarn than indicated for your size.
[your st/R gauge at 4”].

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MODIFICATIONS BUST DARTS

WIDER SHOULDERS If you usually wear a bra, wear one while measuring. If you
need help converting, check the “Notes” section.
If your shoulder width is more than 3 cm (1¼”) larger
than indicated in the size chart for your size, instead Tie a piece of yarn at full bust level, making sure it

of sizing up, you can add ca. 2 cm (1”) to the runs parallel to the floor. Have someone measure the

shoulders to ensure a better fit: distance between the top of your shoulder and the
yarn both at the back and at the front. If the front
At the end of the “shoulder shaping” (page 8), add measurement is bigger by more than 3.5 cm (1½”),
3 x {BIR, SR} (6 extra rounds, + 24 sts). this mod is for you. Difference front/back: ____ cm/”.

During “sleeve shaping” (page 8), a body decrease Convert that difference to R to get the number of
round (BDR) can be worked as follows: GSR: ____ (p. 13). Divide by 2 to get the number of
GSR (removable) markers: ____ you need to place
BDR {K to 4 st before ⬤, K2tog, K1, P1, ⬤, K1,
on each side of the front.
RLI, K to 2 sts before ⬤, K1, LLI, K1, ⬤, P1,
K1, SSK} x 2, K to EOR (+0 sts) Measure the horizontal distance between bust points
and add 2 cm (1”). Convert to sts (p. 13) to get
Sizes 1 - 5: swap the first 6 {SIR, SR} for {BDR, SR}. BP to BP: ____ sts.
Sizes 6 - 16: swap the first 4 {SIR, SR} for {BDR, SR}
and swap the first 2 {SBIR, SR} for {SIR, SR}. Once your work reaches full bust level (this can
happen at any point in the pattern!), count your front

DEEPER ARMHOLES stitches, subtract BP to BP and divide by 2 to get

SIDE to BP: ____ sts.
During “sleeve shaping” (page 8), for every cm (½”)
you wish to add, work 2 extra SR, spaced as evenly Start by dividing the front using 2 removable markers

as possible along that section (similar to adjusting for as follows: SIDE to BP, place GSR marker, BP to BP,

a different gauge). place GSR marker, SIDE to BP. Space the remaining
GSR markers evenly along each side of the front.

WIDER SLEEVES Work the first 2 GSR as follows:

During “sleeve shaping” (page 8), for every cm (½”) R1 RS work the next round per pattern to the 2nd
you wish to add to your sleeves, work 1 fewer GSR marker (note down that round), turn!
{SBIR, SR} repeat. Right after those, work the R1 WS P to marker, turn!
following set of rows as many times as you’ve
skipped {SBIR, SR} repeats: Then work the remaining GSR as follows:

R1 {K to 3 sts before ⬤, K1, LLI, K1, P1, RS K to next GSR marker on the needles, turn!

⬤, K1, {RLI, K1} x 2, K to 3 sts before ⬤, WS P to next GSR marker on the needles, turn!

{K1, LLI} x 2, K1, ⬤, P1} x 2, K to EOR

Once you have turned for the last time, continue
(+12 sts)
working the previously interrupted round per pattern.
R2 SR
Remember to always resolve all DS as usual.

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ABBREVIATIONS AND TECHNIQUES M1R: Insert the left needle under the strand between
stitches from back to front and pick up this yarn. Knit
⬤ stitch marker (/slip marker)
through the front loop.
○ removable stitch marker (/slip marker)
BLCO Backwards Loop Cast-On (/Cast On) M1L: Insert the left needle under the strand between
BO Bind-off / Bind Off stitches from front to back and pick up this yarn. Knit
BOR Beginning of Row/Round through the back loop.
CO Cast-On / Cast On
M1LP: Insert the left needle under the strand
DS Double Stitch
between stitches from front to back and pick up this
EOR End of Row/Round
yarn. Purl through the back loop.
GSR German Short Rows
K Knit
K2tog: Start with the working yarn in the back. Insert
K1TBL Knit 1 Through the Back Loop
the right needle into the first two stitches on the left
K2tog Knit 2 together
needle knitwise and knit them together.
LLI Left Lifted Increase
LTCO Long-Tail Cast-On K2togTBL: Start with the working yarn in the back.
M1L Make 1 Left Insert the right needle into the first two stitches on
M1LP Make 1 Left Purl the left needle purlwise and knit them together
M1R Make 1 Right through the back loop.
P Purl
P2tog: Start with the working yarn in the front. Insert
P2tog Purl 2 together
the right needle into the first two stitches on the left
PU Pick(ed) Up
needle purlwise and purl them together.
PUK Pick(ed) Up and Knit
R Row/Round SSK: Start with the working yarn in the back. Slip the
RLI Right Lifted Increase next two stitches individually knitwise. Slip them back
RS Right Side onto the left needle, this time without changing their
S1PYB Slip 1 Purlwise with the Yarn in the Back orientation, then knit them together through the back
S1PYF Slip 1 Purlwise with the Yarn in the Front loop.
SSK Slip-Slip-Knit
SSP Slip-Slip-Purl SSP: Start with the working yarn in the front. Slip the

st(s) Stitch(es) next two stitches individually knitwise. Slip them back

WS Wrong Side onto the left needle, this time without changing their

{“…”} Repeat “…” for as long as indicated orientation, then purl them together through the back
loop.
RLI: Locate the stitch below the first stitch on the left
needle. Use the right needle to lift its right leg onto
the left needle (insert needle into the stitch from the
back), then knit it Ⓥ.

LLI: Locate the stitch 2 rows below the stitch on the

right needle. Lift its left leg onto the left needle (insert
needle into the stitch from the back), then knit it
through the back loop Ⓥ.

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VIDEO TUTORIALS

Long tail cast-on: Thank you for choosing one of my designs!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CgSSTKYouc1/
I put a lot of love, work, and care into my patterns,
German short rows (GSR):
hoping they translate into an enjoyable knitting
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experience and a finished product you’re proud of
Pick up and knit:
and love wearing.
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Finishing a bind-off in the round:
If you have any questions or concerns, write me at:
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Closing underarm gaps:
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Seaming the neckline: @vertknit #vertknit
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Third-party tutorials: MATCHA jumper | EN | version 1.0

Lifted increases (RLI/LLI):
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_W0q9I-ghFY
Backwards loop cast-on (BLCO): Ravelry and IG:
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Italian bind-off in the round:
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distribution, for any purposes, is not permitted. Commercial
There are many ways to work any technique, you might find
distribution of items knit using this pattern is not permitted.
a different method which suits you best.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I had the pleasure to have an absolute dream team working with me on this design!
Everyone put their heart into this project, providing precious feedback, being supportive of one another and keeping
the warmest test atmosphere for over two months. For all that and more, my testers have my deepest gratitude.
A very special thanks goes to Ovelha Negra for kindly providing us with a discount for testing, and to Lisa and Martin for proofreading with me.

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