Classic Elite Yarns Flurry Jumper Knitting Pattern

Classic Elite Yarns Flurry Knit Sweater Pattern

What Is Being Made

Flurry is a knitted pullover sweater featuring elegant lace detailing. Originally published in Fall 2011 as part of the Snow Angels collection, this design is worked in a fitted silhouette with waist shaping and raglan sleeve construction. The pattern is available in six sizes, accommodating a range of fit preferences.

Construction Method

This sweater is worked flat and seamed, meaning pieces are knitted on straight needles rather than in the round, then sewn together at completion. The garment is constructed using a bottom-up approach, beginning with the back piece and building upward toward the neckline. This method allows for straightforward shaping and modification of length before assembly.

Lace Technique and Stitch Details

The Flurry pattern incorporates lace as a primary design element through the use of a Vine Panel. This decorative panel measures 14 stitches wide and repeats over 4 rows, creating an openwork motif that runs vertically down the front and back of the sweater.

The Vine Panel is constructed using fundamental lace stitches:

• Yarn overs (yo): Create the characteristic eyelets and openwork of the lace pattern
• Knit two together (k2tog): A right-leaning decrease used to balance yarn overs
• Slip, slip, knit (ssk): A left-leaning decrease that pairs with yarn overs for symmetrical lace shaping

The body of the sweater is worked primarily in stockinette stitch (St st), a fundamental knit fabric that provides a smooth, classic base. The lower edge begins with garter stitch (Gtr St), which creates a textured, non-rolling border ideal for sweater hems.

Shaping and Fit

The sweater features sophisticated waist shaping achieved through strategic decreasing and increasing. The back piece begins with decreases worked every 8th row, then transitions to every 6th row, creating a tapered waist. After reaching the narrowest point, increases are worked every 12th row and then every 10th row to restore the original stitch count and create a flattering hourglass silhouette.

Raglan shaping at the armholes is accomplished through bind-offs at the beginning of rows, followed by decreases worked at regular intervals to create the characteristic diagonal raglan lines that extend from underarm to neckline.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Flurry pattern was originally designed to be worked with Fresco, a yarn from Classic Elite Yarns. While specific yardage and fiber content details are not included in the pattern excerpt, the construction method and stitch patterns suggest a yarn weight suitable for fitted sweater garments with clear stitch definition to showcase the lace panels.

Knitters will require straight needles appropriate to their chosen yarn weight, as well as stitch markers to denote pattern sections and a tapestry needle for seaming the finished pieces together.

Pattern Overview

The complete pattern includes instructions for the back piece, front piece, sleeves, and collar finishing. The back piece serves as the foundation, with the Vine Panel positioned symmetrically on either side of a central stockinette section. Multiple size options are provided throughout, allowing customization of the finished garment dimensions.