This lovely jumper uses very simple rib and cable patterns but the design makes them look more complicated than they really are. This is one of the best things about knitting: simple stitches used in simple patterns can create beautiful effects. And if fancied this in an adult size then…ta dah! I’ve designed a version in an adult size in my Simple Knits book.

The Birbeck Jumper was in the Knitted with Love book which is now discontinued so here it is as a single pattern.

For this pattern I used:
Yarn & Amounts: 2(3:3:4:4) 100g hanks of WYS Bluefaced Leicester DK – Undyed (100% Bluefaced Leicester wool, 225m/246yds per 100g).

Metres: 430(550:660:780:890)m.

Notions: 3(3:4:4:4) buttons.

Measurements
To Fit Age (suggested):
0-1 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 years

Actual Chest Measurement
52, (57, 62, 67, 72)cms/20½, (22½, 24½, 26¼, 28¼)ins

Length (from shoulder)
32, (36, 40, 44, 48)cms/12½, (14¼, 15¾, 17½, 18)ins

Sleeve Length
18, (22, 26, 30, 36)cms/7, (8¾, 10¼, 11¾, 14¼)ins

My design ideas and advice: