Checkmate Jumper

SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (2L) 3XL (4XL)

MEASUREMENTS

YOUR BUST CIRCUMFERENCE: 70-79 (80-89) 90-99 (100-114) 115-124 (125-134) 135-144 (145-159) cm

This garment has a positive ease of approximately 35 cm. Choose a size to knit based on your measurements, and the garment will fit you as intended.
The ribbed edges are close fitting.

CUSTOMIZINGNot all bodies look alike - thankfully! So, the intended fit of a garment might not fit everyone equally well. Unlucky Knits patterns always include a "Customization Guide" with tips on how to adapt the garment to fit you perfectly. 

NEEDLES AND WIRES
Circular needles 5 mm [US size 8]
Circular needles 3.5 mm [US size 4]
Double pointed needles 3.5 mm [US size 4] - or use magic loop on your circular needles!
Wires in length 40 cm, 60 cm and 80 / 100 cm (note: wire length is the total length including needles)
Wool needle for weaving in loose ends

GARN
Recommended yarn type: Pure wool
Meterage: 110 meters pr. 50 grams
Strands: Knit the body and sleeves with one strand of yarn, and the doublerib edges with 2 strands held together.
Amount of yarn you’ll need in Colour 1: 350 (400) 400 (450) 450 (500) 550 (600) grams
Amount of yarn you’ll need in Colour 2: 350 (400) 400 (450) 450 (500) 550 (600) grams

Recommended: Pure wool
The recommended yarn for Checkmate Jumper is pure wool.

The best alternative: Merino wool
Merino wool should also work very well for this pattern! Make sure to do a gauge swatch before beginning though, as some merino wool can change shape and size significantly after washing and blocking.

Another alternative: Acrylic
You can use acrylic yarn for this project, although the look might turn out slightly different.
I recommend using a yarn with mixed acrylic and natural fibres, such as most sock yarns.

DIFFICULTY: 4/5
This pattern contains a few advanced techniques. Certain things in this pattern can be challenging for a beginner, such as using the intarsia method or doing a double italian bind-off. Because of this, the pattern is not recommended for beginners.
The pattern does offer detailed explanations of the entire process, and is generally clear and easily legible to an intermediate or expert knitter.

The pattern does contain abbreviations to certain words (k = knit, p = purl etc.) with a guide explaining the meaning of every abbreviation.

You can always check out the Unlucky Knits guides, if you need help along the way.

Please keep in mind that what some find difficult, you might find easy - and vice versa. The stated difficulty is an estimation based on the techniques needed and feedback from testknitters.