Classic Elite Yarns Echo Jumper Knitting Pattern

Classic Elite Yarns Echo Knit Sweater

What is Being Made

The Echo is a swingy, A-line knit sweater top designed by Mari Lynn Patrick. Originally published in Wooded Glen 1601, a printed collection of designs, this garment features a join-as-you-go garter stitch collar and is constructed in six sizes ranging from XS to 2XL. The finished bust measurements span from 34 inches (XS) to 50¾ inches (2XL), with length measurements ranging from 23¼ inches to 26¼ inches depending on size.

Techniques Used

This sweater is worked using a bottom-up construction method, meaning pieces are knitted starting from the lower edges and working upward. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, and all pieces are seamed together after completion. The design incorporates several advanced shaping techniques appropriate for experienced knitters:

• Sloped bind-off method for professional shoulder and back neck shaping, which involves leaving stitches unworked before binding off to create a gradual slope
• Yarn-over increases (yo) positioned symmetrically to create the A-line silhouette
• Neck decreases using knit-two-together (k2tog) and slip-knit-pass (skp) decreases on right-side rows
• Selvedge stitch management using slipped stitches worked purlwise to create clean, even edges for seaming
• Join-as-you-go construction for the garter stitch collar, integrating it seamlessly with the body

Stitches Used

The Echo pattern employs fundamental knitting stitches executed with precision:

• Stockinette stitch (St st) as the primary fabric, created by alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side
• 1 x 1 Ribbing (worked over an odd number of stitches) for textured detail, alternating single knit and purl stitches across rows
• Garter stitch for the collar, created by knitting every row to produce a reversible, textured fabric
• Yarn-over increases for decorative shaping that creates small eyelet details while increasing stitch count
• Slip stitches worked purlwise with yarn in back (wyib) or in front (wyif) to create clean selvedge edges

Materials

This pattern is designed to be worked with yarn suitable for garment construction and needles appropriate to the chosen yarn weight. The pattern accommodates multiple sizing options, allowing knitters to select the appropriate yardage and needle size based on their desired finished measurements. Seaming requirements are necessary due to the flat, worked-in-pieces construction method. The experienced skill level required reflects the precision needed for the sloped bind-off shaping, multiple decrease techniques, and accurate seaming of the finished pieces.

Skill Level: Experienced