Classic Elite Yarns Spyder Lake Jumper Knitting Pattern

Classic Elite Yarns Spyder Lake Knit Sweater Pattern

What Is Being Made

Spyder Lake is a tunic-length knit top designed by Jill Wright and originally published in Fall 2012 in Blackthorn, a printed collection of designs from Classic Elite Yarns. This intermediate-level sweater is worked in two pieces from the bottom up and features a striking cable panel as the focal point of the design. The garment is available in six sizes: Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large, 2X-Large, and 3X-Large, making it accessible to a wide range of body types.

Construction Techniques

Spyder Lake employs a bottom-up construction method, meaning the knitter begins at the lower edge and works upward toward the shoulders and neckline. The sweater is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, with pieces subsequently seamed together to create the finished garment. This flat-working approach allows for precise shaping and easier cable work execution.

The pattern notes that armhole edgings and collar are worked as the top is knit, integrating these finishing elements into the main construction rather than picking them up afterward. A circular needle is used during certain stages to accommodate the large number of stitches, though the work continues in rows rather than being joined into a round.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

The pattern features an extensive array of cable and twist stitches that create visual interest and texture:

• C4F (Cable 4 Front): Slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold in front, knit 2 stitches, then knit 2 stitches from cable needle
• C4B (Cable 4 Back): Slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold in back, knit 2 stitches, then knit 2 stitches from cable needle
• T3B (Twist 3 Back): Slip 1 stitch to cable needle and hold in back, knit 2 stitches, then purl 1 stitch from cable needle
• T3F (Twist 3 Front): Slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold in front, purl 1 stitch, then knit 2 stitches from cable needle
• T4B (Twist 4 Back): Slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold in back, knit 2 stitches, then purl 2 stitches from cable needle
• T4F (Twist 4 Front): Slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold in front, purl 2 stitches, then knit 2 stitches from cable needle

The core of the design is the Cable Panel, which spans 24 stitches and repeats over a 20-row sequence. This panel combines straight cables (C4F and C4B) with twisted stitches (T3B, T3F, T4B, T4F) to create a complex, interlocking pattern. The cable panel is framed by Reverse Stockinette Stitch on both sides, which provides a recessed background that makes the cables visually pop. The ribbed cuff at the bottom of the sweater uses a knit 2, purl 2 ribbing pattern (with adjustments for different sizes to ensure proper stitch counts), which provides elasticity and helps the garment hug the body.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

This pattern is designed for use with Classic Elite Yarns products, though the specific yarn weight and yardage requirements are referenced in the complete pattern document. The pattern accommodates multiple sizes by adjusting the cast-on stitch counts: Small begins with 60 stitches, increasing by 6 stitches for each size increment up to 3X-Large at 90 stitches. Knitters will need appropriate needles for their chosen yarn weight and a cable needle for executing the cable and twist stitches throughout the design.

Pattern Format and Skill Level

Spyder Lake is rated as an Intermediate skill level pattern, suitable for knitters with experience in cable work and garment construction. The pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF, allowing crafters to access and print the full instructions, stitch charts, and schematic measurements at their convenience. The comprehensive abbreviations section and detailed row-by-row instructions support knitters in executing the complex cable