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Luna — Unicorn and Rainbows Kids Jumper Knitting Pattern PDF Download

Luna — Unicorn and Rainbows Kids Jumper Knitting Pattern PDF Download

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There are jumpers a child will wear. And then there are jumpers a child will point at across the room and refuse to take off. Luna is the second kind.

Unicorn and Rainbows is a kids intarsia jumper knitting pattern featuring Luna, a unicorn with a knitted horn and ear, a rainbow striped sleeve, and a multicolour fringe mane sewn along the underarm seam. The front motif is worked from a chart in a single contrast colour, with the horn and ear knitted separately and appliqued on for a lovely 3D finish. One sleeve is worked in rainbow stripes, the other is plain, with the fringe running along the seam to complete the mane. It is one of those patterns that gets noticed.

The pattern is rated confident beginner. The intarsia section uses only one contrast colour, which keeps it very manageable. The construction is seamed with set-in sleeves, and the instructions are written clearly throughout. The shoulder opening fastens with three buttons, which also makes it practical for getting over small heads.

Designed by Jane Burns. I've been creating knitting and crochet patterns for babies and children for 18 years, so you can trust this one is as straightforward to follow as it looks.

Pattern details

Yarn Scheepjes Stone Washed, 78% Cotton / 22% Acrylic, 50g / 130m per ball
Yarn requirements Yarn A (802) Smokey Quartz: 3 (4, 5, 7) balls. Yarn B (801) Moonstone: 1 ball all sizes. Yarn C (823) Carnelian: 1 ball all sizes. Yarn D (833) Beryl: 1 ball all sizes. Yarn E (835) Rhodochrosite: 1 ball all sizes. Yarn F (826) Fosterite: 1 ball all sizes. Yarn G (811) Deep Amethyst: 1 ball all sizes. Yarn H (816) Coral: 1 ball all sizes. Yarn I (824) Turquoise: 1 ball all sizes
Needles Straight 3.25mm and 4mm. Circulars 3.25mm (optional for working neck)
Also needed Darning needle, stitch markers, stitch holder, sewing needle and thread, oddments of dark grey or black DK yarn, 3 buttons approx. 1.5cm diameter
Sizes 2-3 years, 4-5 years, 6-7 years, 8-9 years
Finished chest 62cm (24.25in), 67cm (26.5in), 73cm (28.75in), 76cm (30in)
Finished length 38cm (15in), 42cm (16.5in), 45.5cm (18in), 49.5cm (19.5in)
Sleeve length 26.5cm (10.5in), 29cm (11.5in), 35.5cm (14in), 36cm (14.25in)
Skill level Confident beginner. Single colour intarsia, knitted applique details.
Gauge 22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch on 4mm needles

Size guide

Size 2-3y 4-5y 6-7y 8-9y
To fit chest (cm) 61 66 71 76
To fit chest (in) 22 24 26.5 31
Actual chest (cm) 62 67 73 76
Actual chest (in) 24.25 26.5 28.75 30
Finished length (cm) 38 42 45.5 49.5
Finished length (in) 15 16.5 18 19.5
Sleeve length (cm) 26.5 29 35.5 36
Sleeve length (in) 10.5 11.5 14 14.25

What you'll receive

Your pattern is an instant PDF download, ready to save or print as soon as your purchase is complete.

  • Written instructions and chart for all four sizes across 9 pages
  • Unicorn chart for the front body motif
  • Instructions for the knitted horn, ear, and rainbow fringe mane

A lovely choice for a birthday, Christmas, or any occasion that calls for something a child will absolutely not stop talking about.

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