Stained Glass Jumper

The Stained Glass Jumper reimagines one of crochet’s most iconic stitches, the granny stitch, in a way that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly modern. Layers of color and texture form a reversible fabric full of movement and depth: on one side, a crisp mesh overlay creates a grid of “stained glass” panes; on the other, the familiar granny clusters shine through in shifting tones.

This pattern comes with two style options: a long-sleeved jumper for cooler months and a short-sleeved tee for warmer weather. You choose which one to make!

The construction is simple, the fabric beautifully drapey, and the process surprisingly intuitive once you get into the rhythm. It’s a project that celebrates color, comfort, and versatility in equal measure.

And if you can’t get enough of the effect, don’t miss the matching Stained Glass Scarf for a perfectly coordinated finish.

This pattern is available in English only and uses standard US crochet terminology.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Finished bust circumference: 29 (33.75, 37, 41.75, 45) (49.75, 56.25, 59.5, 64.25) inches or 74 (86, 94, 106, 114) (126, 143, 151, 163) cm

The sizing for this pattern is based on the standard Craft Yarn Council (CYC) measurements.

This top is designed to be worn with –3.25 to +3.25 inches (–8 to +8 cm) of ease around the bust.

All my garment patterns are size-inclusive and are graded for actual bust circumferences of up to at least a 60 inches or 152 cm.

DIFFICULTY

Advanced

MATERIALS

• Yarn: Fingering weight.

• Shown in:
Main color (mesh on the RS): Scheepjes Metropolis (75% Extra Fine Merino Wool, 25% Nylon; 218 yds/200 m per 1.75 oz/50 g ball) in color 009 Madrid
Contrast color (granny stitch on the WS): Scheepjes Downtown (75% Extra Fine Merino Wool, 25% Nylon; 218 yds/200 m per 1.75 oz/50 g ball) in color 412 Museum Square

• Hooks: US D-3/3.25 mm or hook size needed to obtain gauge. I’m a tight crocheter, so you may have to go down in hook sizes.

• Notions: Yarn needle, scissors, 4 locking stitch markers, safety pins or sewing clips.

YARDAGE

The approximate yardages are as follows:

Long-sleeved sweater
Main color: 6 (7, 8, 9, 9) (11, 12, 13, 14) balls of the suggested yarn or 1245 (1440, 1625, 1830, 1945) (2210, 2525, 2675, 2855) yds/1140 (1315, 1485, 1675, 1780) (2020, 2310, 2445, 2610) m
Contrast color: 5 (5, 6, 7, 7) (8, 9, 9, 10) balls of the suggested yarn or 880 (1000, 1160, 1345, 1465) (1710, 1775, 1900, 2025) yds/805 (915, 1060, 1230, 1340) (1565, 1625, 1735, 1850) m

Short-sleeved top
Main color: 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) (7, 8, 9, 9) balls of the suggested yarn or 820 (945, 1070, 1200, 1280) (1450, 1655, 1755, 1875) yds / 750 (865, 980, 1095, 1170) (1325, 1515, 1605, 1715) m
Contrast color: 3 (4, 4, 5, 5) (6, 6, 7, 7) balls of the suggested yarn or 635 (720, 835, 965, 1055) (1230, 1275, 1365, 1460) yds / 580 (660, 765, 880, 965) (1125, 1165, 1250, 1335) m

These yardages are estimated. Check out the tester lookbook on my blog for exact yardages from my testers, as well as a list of yarn substitution ideas!

DOES THIS PATTERN COME WITH A STITCH CHART?

No.

HOW DO I DOWNLOAD MY PATTERN?

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