Circadian Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Circadian Pullover in Juniper Moon Farm Zooey

What Is Being Made

The Circadian Pullover is an oversized, loosely knit pullover sweater designed by Pamela Wynne as part of The Electric Collection. This garment features a wide, shallow v-neck and drop-shoulder sleeves, creating a relaxed, contemporary silhouette. Available in seven sizes ranging from Small to 4X, with finished bust measurements from 34½ inches to 58½ inches, this pullover is suitable for a variety of body types and styling preferences.

Knitting Techniques Used

This pullover employs several fundamental and intermediate knitting techniques to achieve its distinctive aesthetic. The garment is constructed using the stockinette stitch as the primary fabric base, which creates a smooth, classic knit surface. The design incorporates drop-shoulder construction, a technique where sleeves are set perpendicular to the body without traditional armhole shaping, contributing to the oversized fit. The hem sections utilize slip-stitch edging for a finished appearance, with the first stitch of each row slipped to create neat selvage edges. Decreasing techniques including ssk (slip, slip, knit) and k2tog (knit two together) are used to shape the hem sections. The v-neck is created through strategic decreasing at the front, while yarn-over increases may be incorporated for textural elements. The pattern requires working in both flat and circular construction methods, with seamless integration of pieces using a three-needle bind-off or similar joining technique.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch (St st): The primary stitch throughout the body and sleeves, created by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side
• Garter Stitch: Used in hem sections with alternating knit and purl stitches to create texture and prevent rolling
• Knit (k): Fundamental stitch used throughout
• Purl (p): Used for shaping and hem construction
• Knit Two Together (k2tog): Right-leaning decrease used for shaping
• Slip, Slip, Knit (ssk): Left-leaning decrease used for balanced shaping
• Purl Two Together (p2tog): Decrease worked on wrong-side rows
• Purl Two Together Through Back Loop (p2tog tbl): Specialized decrease for specific shaping sections
• Yarn Over (yo): Increase stitch that creates decorative holes
• Slip Stitch (sl): Used for edge definition and selvage creation

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Circadian Pullover is knit using Juniper Moon Farm Zooey yarn in the colorway #11 Mainsail. Yardage requirements range from 5 balls for smaller sizes (S, M, L) to 8 balls for the largest sizes (3X, 4X), allowing crafters to select the appropriate quantity based on their chosen size. The yarn's characteristics contribute to the garment's loose, open knit aesthetic.

Three needle sizes are required for this project. The primary construction uses US 5 (3.75mm) circular needles and double-pointed needles, which are sized to achieve the specified gauge of 22 stitches and 30 rows per 4 inches in stockinette stitch. US 4 (3.5mm) double-pointed needles, one size smaller than the main needles, are used for ribbed or tighter sections such as cuffs and necklines. A US G (4mm) crochet hook is also required, likely for finishing details such as edging or securing bound-off edges. Additional notions include a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and construction sections.

Construction Overview

The pattern begins with separate hem sections for the back and front, with slight variations in construction for different size ranges. Smaller sizes (S, M, L) work their hems using a specific decrease sequence, while larger sizes (XL, 2X, 3X, 4X) employ stockinette stitch with systematic decreasing. The hem sections are worked flat before being joined, and the pattern continues with body shaping and sleeve cap construction. The v