Classic Elite Yarns Silverdale Jumper Knitting Pattern

Classic Elite Yarns Silverdale Knit Sweater

What Is Being Made

The Silverdale is a drop-shoulder pullover sweater designed by Susan Mills, originally published in the Twists and Turns 1510 collection. This knit garment features a classic pullover construction with ribbed, scalloped edges and is available in seven sizes ranging from XS to 3XL, with finished bust measurements from 32½ inches to 55 inches.

Construction Method and Techniques

The Silverdale sweater is constructed using a bottom-up, worked-flat approach with seamed construction. The back and front pieces are knitted separately on straight needles or longer circular needles, then seamed together. The garment features drop shoulders, which create a relaxed, comfortable fit without shaped armholes at the shoulders.

The design incorporates cable stitch work as a central design element. Cables are strategically placed and accented with garter stitch sections, creating visual texture and interest across the body of the sweater. During shaping, if there are not enough stitches to work a complete 4-stitch cable, the partial cable stitches are worked as they appear, maintaining knit and purl continuity.

Stitch Patterns and Details

The sweater employs multiple stitch patterns worked from charts:

• Ribbed edge pattern: A 2x2 rib (alternating knit 2, purl 2) creates the scalloped edge detail at the lower edge, worked over 16 rows to measure approximately 2 inches from the cast-on
• Knots and Ovals chart: A central patterned section featuring textured stitch work that creates visual interest across the front and back
• Garter stitch: Used as accent sections flanking the main cable and pattern work, providing structural definition and framing for the central design

Stitch markers are used throughout to delineate pattern sections and maintain consistency across the multiple size options. The pattern requires working stitches outside marked sections as they appear, demonstrating the experienced skill level required for this project.

Sizing and Fit

The Silverdale is graded across seven sizes with multiple cast-on stitch counts ranging from 114 stitches for XS to 198 stitches for 3XL. The sweater features a generous drop-shoulder silhouette with armhole depth ranging from 6¾ inches in the smallest size to 9 inches in the largest size. The body length varies from 13¼ inches to 16 inches before armhole shaping begins.

Materials Required

This project requires yarn in an appropriate weight for Classic Elite Yarns and straight needles or longer circular needles in the size specified by your chosen yarn. The pattern also calls for stitch holders for managing stitches during neck and shoulder shaping, and stitch markers for tracking pattern sections throughout construction.

Skill Level

The Silverdale is designated as an experienced-level knitting project, appropriate for knitters with solid foundational skills in cable work, chart reading, and garment construction techniques including shaping and seaming.