Classic Elite Yarns Montauk Jumper Knitting Pattern

Classic Elite Yarns Montauk Knit Sweater

Garment Overview

Montauk is an A-line knit top featuring lace stitch detailing on the lower third of the garment paired with a garter stitch bodice. The design includes a keyhole buttoned closure that can be worn in the back or front, offering versatile styling options. This intermediate-level knitting project is worked flat and seamed, making it accessible to knitters with foundational skills.

Design Details and Finished Measurements

Available in six sizes ranging from Small to 3X-Large, Montauk offers inclusive sizing options. Finished bust measurements span from 34 inches (Size S) to 56 inches (Size 3XL), with corresponding length measurements from 20½ inches to 24¼ inches. The garment is shown in Size Small in the original publication.

Knitting Techniques

• Bottom-Up Construction: The sweater is knitted from the hem upward, allowing for easy adjustments to length during the knitting process.
• Worked Flat: All pieces are knitted flat on straight needles rather than in the round, then seamed together for assembly.
• Seamed Construction: Individual pieces are joined using seaming techniques to create the finished garment.
• Lace Patterning: Decorative lace stitches create an openwork design on the lower third of the garment, contrasting with the solid garter stitch upper bodice.

Stitch Pattern and Chart Information

The Montauk pattern features a Pinwheel Pattern that forms the basis of the lace detailing. This stitch pattern has a multiple of 14 stitches plus 20 additional stitches. The pattern is worked from a chart with specific instructions: Rows 1 and 2 are worked once as setup rows, then Rows 3 through 30 are repeated to establish the lace pattern repeat.

The stitch pattern incorporates fundamental lace techniques including yarn overs (yo) for creating openwork eyelets and decreases such as k2tog (knit two together) and ssk (slip, slip, knit) to maintain stitch count while shaping the fabric. The pattern also includes garter stitch sections (knit on right-side rows, purl on wrong-side rows when working flat) that provide structure and contrast to the lace areas. Additional cable techniques such as C6PF (cable 6 stitches to front) add textural interest to the design.

Yarn and Materials

Montauk is designed to be worked in Cerro by Classic Elite Yarns, a premium blend composed of 85% pima cotton and 15% alpaca. This yarn composition provides breathability and drape suitable for a summer or transitional-season garment. Each 50-gram skein yields approximately 150 yards of yarn, allowing knitters to calculate yardage requirements based on their chosen size.

Skill Level

This pattern is rated for Intermediate knitters, indicating that basic knitting skills such as casting on, knit and purl stitches, and seaming are required. The lace pattern and cable techniques require comfort with reading charts and executing decreases and yarn overs accurately.

Original Publication

Montauk was originally published in Along The Shore 1503, a printed collection of designs from Classic Elite Yarns, known for outstanding yarns and brilliant designs.