MY DESIGN IDEAS AND ADVICE
The Bell Beck Jumper is a perfect project for beginners or for those returning to knitting after many years. So many knitters who visit the Purl &Jane Skipton studio tell me they’re picking up their needles again after 30 or even 40 years, and this jumper is a great way to ease back in.

The design starts with just two simple squares – helping you build confidence before moving on to the gentle sleeve increases. It’s a true starter or refresher knit, designed to bring back the joy of making.

Garter stitch is one of my favourite stitches. I’ve heard some knitters describe it as “too basic”, which always surprises me! To me, it’s beautifully simple – the foundation of all that is wonderful in knitting. And when paired with the right yarn, it creates something truly special.

Originally featured in my Knitted with Love book (currently out of print), this pattern is now available as a single design so more knitters can enjoy its soothing, timeless appeal.

CONSTRUCTION
The back, front and two sleeves are knitted flat from the bottom up in separate pieces and joined together. The sleeves are drop shoulder.

TECHNIQUES USED
Cast on, knit, increasing on the sleeves, cast off. Optional but recommended to create the feeling of joy when joining your pieces: mattress stitch.

YARN
2(2:3:3:4) 100g hanks of WYS Bluefaced Leicester DK – Undyed
100% British Bluefaced Leicester wool, 100g/225m/246yds

SUGGESTED KNITTING NEEDLES
4mm needles.

NOTIONS
2(2:4:4:4) buttons.

GAUGE (tension)
22 stitches and 40 rows to 10cm/4ins square over garter stitch. I obtained this gauge with 4mm needles.
It is important to obtain gauge so work a swatch before you commence the pattern and change your needle size to achieve the correct gauge if you need to.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

To Fit Age (suggested):
0-1, (1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6-7)years

Chest Circumference
43, (52, 58, 65, 72)cm
17, (20½, 22¾, 25½, 28¼)ins

Length (from top of shoulder to cast on edge)
26, (28, 32, 34, 38)cm
10¼ , (11, 12½, 13¼, 14¾)ins

Sleeve Length (from underarm to cast on edge)
15, (17, 20, 24, 28)cm
6 (6¾, 7¾, 9½, 11)ins

NEED HELP?
I am here for you! Pop into the Skipton studio, send an email, or check out the Purl &Jane YouTube channel for tips, inspiration and guidance including handy resources like gauge (tension) guides and how to tutorials.