Cosy yarn? Check. Beautiful texture? Check. Jane Menchini’s jumper is pure stitchy bliss

YOU WILL NEED

■ Rico Creative Cotton Fleece DK (75% cotton, 13% acrylic, 12% wool, 100g/250m)

Off White (001)

See table for measurements and yarn quantities

■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook

■ Stitch markers For yarn stockists contact Rico Design www.rico-design.com/en/home

TENSION

16 sts and 6 rows measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over double treble crochet using a 4mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension

ABBREVIATIONS

6-dtr cl *Yrh twice, insert hook in st indicated, yrh and pull up a loop, (yrh and pull through 2 loops) twice; rep from * 5 times more, yrh and pull through all loops on hook For a full list, see page 78

Cluster stitches are the star of the show here, forming wonderful patterns on the main body of this gorgeously textured jumper.

NOTES

Jumper is made up of separate pieces, which are sewn together. Each piece is worked in rows. The Cluster Stitch Pattern is written out first. You will need to refer back to this when working the Front and Back.

JUMPER CLUSTER STITCH PATTERN

Cluster Stitch Pattern is worked over 19 sts.