Camellia Jumper Knitting Pattern

Camellia Jumper in Valley Yarns Berkshire

What is Being Made

The Camellia Jumper is a cable front pullover sweater designed by Julie Turjoman. This beginner-friendly pullover features a charming, simple aesthetic with easy repeating cables that frame the front. The design is intended as a versatile layering piece suitable for casual wear, whether running errands or meeting friends. The finished garment sits at mid-hip length and is available in sizes XS through 4XL, with finished bust measurements ranging from 36¼ inches to 66 inches. The pullover is designed to fit with 4 to 6 inches of positive ease for comfortable wear.

Techniques Used

This knitting project employs multiple construction techniques to create its finished form. The pullover is worked in the round from the bottom up, allowing for seamless construction of the body. At the armholes, the work is divided and worked back and forth to shape the shoulders. Top-down sleeves are then worked downward from the armholes to the ribbed cuffs, providing a different construction method for the arm portions. The shoulders are shaped using short-row shaping before seaming. Finally, the funnel neck stitches are picked up from live neckline stitches and worked in the round to the desired height, creating a finished neckline without casting off.

Stitches Used

The Camellia Jumper showcases cable stitches as its primary decorative element. The design features easy repeating cables on the front that are framed by garter stitch, creating visual interest and texture contrast. The body is primarily worked in stockinette stitch, which provides a smooth background for the cable pattern. The cuffs and neckline are finished with ribbed stitches for elasticity and a polished appearance. The cable and garter stitch combinations are specifically gauged: a 12-stitch cable/garter combination measures 2½ inches wide, while a 13-stitch cable/garter combination measures 2¾ inches wide.

Materials and Yarn

The Camellia Jumper is designed to be worked in Valley Yarns Berkshire, a premium blend of 85% Merino Wool and 15% Baby Alpaca. This fiber blend provides both the soft hand and stitch definition necessary to showcase the cable pattern effectively. The yarn comes in 100-gram balls with 141 yards per ball. The sample shown uses color (53) Denim Heather. Yarn requirements vary by size, ranging from 7 balls for the smallest size (XS) to 12 balls for the largest size (4XL).

Needles and Tools

Construction of the Camellia Jumper requires two sizes of circular needles. US size 9 (5.5 mm) needles are used as the primary needles for working at gauge, while US size 7 (4.5 mm) needles are used for the ribbed cuffs and neckline. Both needle sizes come in 16-inch and 32 to 40-inch lengths, with double-pointed needles (dpn) or 40-inch circular needles for the Magic Loop technique available as alternatives. Additional tools required include stitch markers, locking stitch markers, waste yarn or a stitch holder, a cable needle for manipulating cable stitches, and a tapestry needle for seaming and finishing.

Gauge and Sizing

Proper gauge is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements. The stockinette stitch gauge is 15 stitches and 23 rows over 4 inches using the larger US size 9 needles, blocked. The pullover is available in eight sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, and 4XL, with the sample photographed in size S. The design can be customized for length, as the pattern notes that additional yarn may be used to make the pullover longer than the standard mid-hip length.