Woodland Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Woodland Pullover Knitting Pattern

What is Being Made

The Woodland Pullover is a seamless, top-down knitted sweater designed by Spud and Chloe. This pullover is a classic crew-neck sweater available in six sizes ranging from XS to XXL, with finished bust measurements from 36¼ inches to 56 inches. The sweater is designed to be worn with 5–7 inches of positive ease at the bust, making it a comfortable, relaxed-fitting garment suitable for everyday wear.

Construction Method and Techniques

The Woodland Pullover employs a seamless, top-down construction worked entirely in the round. This method begins at the neckline and progresses downward, eliminating the need for seaming and creating a continuous, unified fabric. The sweater is worked as one piece from the top down, with sleeves divided from the body at a specific point in the pattern. This technique is popular in modern knitting because it allows for easy fitting adjustments and creates a polished, professional finish.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch used throughout the Woodland Pullover is Stockinette stitch, a fundamental knit fabric that creates a smooth, classic appearance. The pattern incorporates strategic increases using m1 (make one) stitches to shape the garment at key points. Additional techniques include knit 2 together (k2tog) decreases and slip stitches (sl) for shaping. Stitch markers are placed at regular intervals to help track pattern repeats and shaping lines, particularly during the yoke increases that establish the sweater's silhouette.

Gauge and Finished Measurements

The pattern is worked to a gauge of 15 stitches and 22 rows over 4 inches in Stockinette stitch. Accurate gauge is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements. The sweater features the following dimensions across all sizes:

• Bust: 36¼ (40, 44¼, 48, 52¼, 56) inches
• Length: 24¾ (25, 25¾, 26¾, 27½, 28) inches
• Sleeve length: 16½ (17, 17, 17½, 17½, 18) inches
• Bottom edge: 59½ (63½, 67½, 71½, 75½, 79½) inches

Materials and Tools

The Woodland Pullover requires yarn in an appropriate weight for the specified gauge, along with circular needles sized to achieve 15 stitches and 22 rows per 4 inches in Stockinette stitch. Double-pointed needles (dpns) are used for working the sleeves in the round. Additional tools include stitch markers for tracking increases and pattern sections, and scrap yarn for holding stitches when dividing the sleeves from the body. The pattern also calls for a piece of scrap yarn to temporarily hold stitches during construction.

Pattern Abbreviations and Key Terms

The pattern uses standard knitting abbreviations including: k (knit), p (purl), m1 (make one increase), k2tog (knit 2 together decrease), sm (slip marker), pm (place marker), CO (cast on), BO (bind off), cont (continue), foll (follows), rnd (round), RS (right side), WS (wrong side), sts (stitches), ndl (needle), beg (beginning), and dpns (double-pointed needles). Instructions are provided for the smallest size with larger sizes noted in parentheses.

Design Features

The Woodland Pullover showcases strategic shaping through increases worked at marked intervals, creating a well-fitted yoke that transitions smoothly into the body. The pattern includes multiple size options to accommodate a wide range of body measurements. The sweater's construction method ensures even stitch definition and allows knitters to try on the garment as it