Noble Jumper

> This pattern is part of The Bendigo > Project, 2026 and will be published on > Saturday 28th of March 2026. > > The theme for The Bendigo Project in > 2026 is Texture & Twist, a delightful > exploration of knit and crochet > textured stitch patterns and cables. > > The Bendigo Project Knitalong will > commence on Saturday 28th of March at > 7.30pm via Zoom, and will conclude with a meet up at The Australian Sheep > and Wool Show, in Bendigo, Saturday > July 18th 2026. > > Check out our Website, where you can > find more information about kits and other patterns in the collection: > [www.thebendigoproject.com][1] *Noble is a timeless cable jumper, featuring an alternating and all over cable and broken rib pattern.* *It has a relaxed unisex fit and instructions for 2 different sleeve and body lengths. The pattern includes options for a split or straight hem, and a crew neck or a turtle neck.* **Sizing and fit** SIZES 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10) Designed to fit: 72 (82, 92, 102) (112, 122, 132) (142, 152, 162) cm / 28 (32, 36, 40) (44, 48, 52) (56, 60, 64)” chest circumference. Two length options for Body and Sleeves: - LENGTH A is graded according to women's sizing standards. - LENGTH B is graded according to men's sizing standards. Suggested ease: 10–20 cm / 4–8" of positive ease at widest part of chest 10–20 cm / 4–8" of positive ease at widest part of chest FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Body Circumference: 87.5 (97.5, 107.5, 117.5) (127.5, 137.5, 147.5) (157.5, 167.5, 177.5) cm / 34.5 (38.5, 42.25, 46.25) (50.25, 54.25, 58) (62, 66, 70)”. See also: Schematics and Measurement table in the photos. Sample fit notes: *Golden sample is a Size 4, LENGTH A with split hem and turtle neck. It has modified body and sleeve lengths: the sleeve length is 42 cm / 16.5”, and the body length is 30.5cm / 12”. Susanna is 160 cm / 5ft 2” tall and has approx. 104 cm / 41” full bust and 94 cm / 37” upper bust measurements and has about 12cm / 5” of positive ease at full bust. *Navy sample is a Size 6, LENGTH B with straight hem and crew neck. It has modified body and sleeve lengths: the sleeve length is 52 cm / 20.5”, and the body length is 48cm / 19”. The male model is 198 cm / 6ft 6” tall and has about 15cm / 6” of positive ease around the widest part of the body. The female model is 172 cm / 5ft 7” tall and has about 30cm / 12” of positive ease ease at full bust. **Yarn** 8ply / DK–worsted weight wool or wool blend yarn. Non superwash and woollen spun yarn is recommended. *Samples are knit with a woollen spun Fibre Arts Shed Fae 8 ply (75% Merino, 15% Corriedale, 10% Sari Silk, 200m / 220yds — 80g), in colourway Harvest Fae. This is a non-superwash, woollen spun yarn.* *Golden sample is worked in colourway Harvest Fae, Navy smaple is worked in colourway Midnight Fae, Light frey sample is worked in colourway High Fae * **Yardage** LENGTH A Crew neck, both hem styles 1275 (1365, 1460, 1570) (1720, 1820, 1935) (2095, 2205, 2290) m / 1390 (1490, 1590, 1710) (1875, 1985, 2110) (2285, 2405, 2495) yds. LENGTH B Crew neck, both hem styles 1475 (1580, 1690, 1810) (1985, 2100, 2240) (2420, 2540, 2635) m / 1610 (1720, 1840, 1975) (2165, 2290, 2440) (2640, 2770, 2870) yds. For Turtle neck add 120 (120, 125, 135) (135, 135, 145) (145, 155, 160) m / 130 (130, 135, 145) (145, 160, 160) (160, 170, 175) yds. **Needles** Suggested needle sizes: A: 3.5mm / US4 circular needles. B: 4.0mm / US6 circular needles. C: 4.5mm / US7 circular needles. Note: Find the size C needle to get gauge first and then size down 1 size for size B and 2 sizes for size A. **Notions** Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle. **Gauge** Measured from blocked and fully dry and relaxed fabric: 20 sts and 31 rows = 10cm / 4" with Size C needle (suggested size 4.5mm / US7) in Broken rib pattern worked flat and in the round. **Design notes** The sweater is worked bottom up and in the round. The hem, cuffs and neckline feature k1, p1 ribbing. The main body, sleeves and yoke feature a cable and broken rib pattern. There are written and charted instructions for the cables. Variation options: Two hem options: straight hem and split hem. Two neckline options: Crew neck and Turtle neck. You can mix and match these variations according to your fit and style preference. **Techniques** Italian Tubular CO (optional) Basic decreases Basic increases Cables German Short Rows Tubular BO (optional) **Skill level** Intermediate [1]: www.thebendigoproject.com