Classic Elite Yarns Wittenberg Jumper Knitting Pattern

Classic Elite Yarns Wittenberg Pullover Sweater

What Is Being Made

The Wittenberg is a top-down pullover sweater designed by Tonia Barry. This simple yet elegant garment features a classic crew neck construction with distinctive slit side edges and garter stitch trim detailing. The sweater is available in six sizes ranging from XS to 2XL, making it accessible for various body types. The design was originally published in the Wildwood and MountainTop 1609 printed collection.

Construction Techniques

The Wittenberg employs a seamless, top-down construction method, which is a modern knitting approach that eliminates the need for seaming and allows for easy fitting adjustments as you work. The garment is worked in the round for much of its construction, creating a smooth, continuous fabric.

The sweater begins at the neck edge and progresses downward. The yoke features a raglan shaping technique, where increases are strategically placed to create the characteristic diagonal lines from the neck to the underarms. At the base of the raglan yoke, the piece divides so that the body and sleeves can be worked separately. The body is worked in the round up to the top of the side slits, then divided for working the back and front separately in rows to accommodate the slit openings. The sleeves are worked in the round all the way to the cuffs, creating seamless sleeve caps and cuffs.

Stitches Used

The Wittenberg utilizes fundamental knitting stitches suitable for an easy skill level project:

• Stockinette stitch (St st) – The primary stitch used throughout the body and sleeves, creating a smooth, classic fabric with a neat V-pattern appearance
• Garter stitch – Used for the trim details, particularly at the neckline and cuffs, providing a textured, reversible finish
• Purl stitches – Incorporated in the yoke construction to create texture and shaping
• Knit front and back (kfb) – An increase technique used throughout the raglan yoke to create the necessary shaping for a well-fitting shoulder and upper body
• Slip marker (slm) – Used to mark pattern sections and maintain stitch count accuracy

Materials and Tools

The Wittenberg requires circular needles in two sizes – a smaller size for the initial yoke work and a larger size for the body and sleeves. The pattern specifies using both shorter and longer circular needles as needed, allowing you to transition smoothly as stitch counts increase. The yarn used is Classic Elite Yarns products, though specific yarn weight and yardage requirements are detailed in the complete pattern. The construction method means you'll work with the yarn continuously from start to finish without requiring additional materials for seaming.

Pattern Details and Sizing

The Wittenberg is graded in six sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, and 2XL, with the shown sample knitted in size S. The yoke begins with cast-on stitches ranging from 64 to 80 stitches depending on size, and increases are worked in a systematic pattern to build the raglan shaping. The yoke increases continue for multiple rounds, with specific stitch counts provided for each size at key points in the construction. The pattern includes modifications for larger sizes (M, L, XL, 2XL only), where body-only increases are worked to add width without further enlarging the sleeves, ensuring proper proportions across the size range.