Blue Sky Fibers Spring Hill Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern

Blue Sky Fibers Spring Hill Sweater

What Is Being Made

The Spring Hill Sweater is a timeless drop-sleeve pullover sweater designed by Bobbi Intveld. This classic piece features a simple knit and purl stitch construction and is intended to be a year-round favorite suitable for everyday wear. The sweater is available in six women's sizes ranging from XS to XXL, with finished chest circumferences from 38½ inches to 58½ inches.

Construction Method

This sweater is knitted from the bottom up using the circular knitting method. The garment is constructed in separate pieces—back, front, and sleeves—which are then assembled using a three-needle bind-off technique. The drop-sleeve design provides a relaxed, comfortable fit that works well across various body types and layering preferences.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Ribbing: K1, P1 rib is used for the initial 3 rows at the cast-on edge to create a neat, elastic edge
• Stockinette Stitch: The primary stitch pattern throughout the body of the sweater, created by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side
• Decreases: Structured shaping at the armholes using ssk (slip, slip, knit) and k2tog (knit two together) decreases to create proper garment fit
• Three-Needle Bind-Off: Used for seaming shoulder seams, creating a sturdy and professional finish
• Stitch Holders: Stitches are placed on hold during construction for later assembly

Materials and Tools

Yarn: This sweater is made from Organic Cotton (Worsted) weight yarn, which is 100% certified organic cotton. The yardage required varies by size, ranging from 6 hanks for the smallest size (XS) to 10 hanks for the largest size (XXL). Each hank contains 150 yards and weighs 100 grams. The color shown in the pattern is No. 635 Sleet.

Needles: The pattern calls for US Size 8 (5mm) circular needles—specifically a 24-inch circular needle for the body and a 16-inch circular needle for smaller circumference sections. Knitters should select needles that allow them to achieve the specified gauge of 17 stitches and 24 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch.

Additional Tools: A stitch holder or waste yarn is needed to hold stitches during construction, a tapestry needle for weaving in ends, and a spare needle for executing the three-needle bind-off.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as Intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with some experience beyond basic techniques. The intermediate rating reflects the need to manage multiple stitches on circular needles, execute decreases for armhole shaping, and complete garment assembly using the three-needle bind-off method.

Finished Measurements

The sweater is offered in the following finished measurements:

• XS: 38½" chest circumference, 18" width across shoulders, 19½" length
• S: 42½" chest circumference, 19" width across shoulders, 20" length
• M: 46" chest circumference, 19¾" width across shoulders, 20" length
• L: 50" chest circumference, 20½" width across shoulders, 20½" length
• XL: 54½" chest circumference, 21¼" width across shoulders, 20½" length
• XXL: 58½" chest circumference, 22" width across shoulders, 21" length

Sleeve length to underarm is consistent across most sizes at approximately 20½ inches, with slight variations in the smallest and largest sizes.