Striped Jumper Color Block in Yarn and Colors Epic - YAC100063 - Downloadable PDF

Striped Jumper Color Block Edition by Yarn and Colors – Knitting Pattern Summary

The Striped Jumper Color Block Edition is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern by Yarn and Colors, designed for knitters who want to bring bold, cheerful colour into their wardrobe without taking on a complex project. Rated Easy and aimed squarely at beginner knitters, this pattern is part of the Basics by Yarn and Colors collection — a curated range of accessible, stylish makes that build confidence while delivering a polished, wearable result.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a knitted jumper (sweater) with a boxy fit and slim sleeves — a silhouette that is both relaxed and flattering, sitting comfortably on the body without being oversized. The design takes the classic Striped Jumper from Yarn and Colors as its starting point and elevates it with a colour block panel, combining two distinct design ideas in a single garment. The result is a jumper that feels contemporary and fashion-forward while remaining entirely achievable for a newer knitter.

Design Details and Colourwork

The defining feature of the Striped Jumper Color Block Edition is its clever combination of two popular knitwear trends: classic stripes and colour blocking. The sample garment shown in the pattern uses the following specific shades from the Yarn and Colors Epic yarn range:

• 002 Cream – the primary base colour of the jumper body
• 100 Black – used to create the classic black-and-white stripe detailing on the sleeves
• 101 Rosé – one of the two colour block accent shades
• 089 Gold – the second colour block accent shade, adding warmth and contrast

The sleeves feature the timeless cream and black stripe combination, while the body incorporates a colour block section in Rosé and Gold, creating a striking visual contrast. However, because the Yarn and Colors Epic range is available in 101 colours, knitters are actively encouraged to substitute their own preferred shades and create a truly personalised version of the jumper.

Techniques Used

As a beginner-level knitting pattern, the Striped Jumper Color Block Edition relies on straightforward, well-established techniques that are ideal for those still building their skills:

• Knitting in the round or flat construction – standard jumper construction suitable for beginner knitters
• Stripe knitting – working horizontal stripes by changing yarn colour at regular intervals, a fundamental colourwork technique that requires no complex intarsia or Fair Isle methods
• Colour blocking – joining separate sections of colour to create bold, graphic panels within the garment body
• Yarn joining and managing multiple colours – an essential skill when working with stripes and colour blocks, helping knitters understand how to carry or cut yarn neatly
• Shaping – basic increases and decreases to form the slim sleeves and boxy body silhouette

Stitches Used

The pattern is built around classic, beginner-friendly stitches that are easy to learn and satisfying to work:

• Knit stitch – the foundational stitch of knitting, used extensively throughout the body and sleeves
• Purl stitch – used in combination with the knit stitch to create ribbing and texture
• Rib stitch – typically used at cuffs, hems, and necklines in jumper construction to create a neat, stretchy finish
• Stockinette / stocking stitch – the smooth, classic fabric created by alternating knit and purl rows, which forms the main body of the jumper and provides a clean background for the stripes and colour blocks

Materials – Yarn and Needles

The pattern is designed to be knitted in Yarn and Colors Epic, an aran weight yarn. Aran