Classic Elite Yarns Aboli Jumper Knitting Pattern

Classic Elite Yarns Aboli Sweater

What is Being Made

The Aboli is a colorblocked tee sweater designed by Susan Mills, originally published in Hanako 1702A. This garment features a flattering A-line silhouette with a bateau neckline and is available in six sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, and 2XL. The design combines structured shaping with elegant simplicity, making it a versatile piece suitable for intermediate-level knitters.

Construction Method

The Aboli sweater is worked from the top down and constructed in separate pieces before assembly. The body consists of four panels—two center panels and two side panels—each worked individually in a flat knit construction. The sleeves are also worked from the top down. All pieces are subsequently seamed together using one full stitch from each piece, with finished measurements and schematics not including the stitches used in the seaming process.

Stitches and Techniques

The pattern employs several fundamental knitting techniques to achieve its distinctive shape and structure:

• 1 x 1 Rib stitch forms the neckband, worked over an odd number of stitches with alternating knit and purl stitches. The ribbing is established with knit 2, then *purl 1, knit 1* repeated to the last 3 stitches, finishing with purl 1, knit 2. This ribbing is worked for approximately ½ inch before transitioning to the main body.
• Stockinette stitch (St st) comprises the primary fabric of the sweater body, creating a smooth, classic knit surface.
• Yarn overs (yo) are used strategically for raglan shaping, creating decorative increases along the edges of the center panels. These increases occur on right-side rows at the beginning and end of rows.
• Make 1 purl (m1-p) increases are employed on wrong-side rows to add stitches while maintaining the purl texture on the reverse side.
• Raglan armhole shaping is achieved through a series of increases worked at designated intervals. The pattern uses a combination of yarn over increases and make 1 increases, repeated at varying frequencies depending on size, to create the gradual expansion from neckline to armhole.

Pattern Structure by Size

Each center panel begins with a cast-on of 37 to 41 stitches depending on size, followed by 4 rows of 1 x 1 ribbing. The subsequent shaping differs by size:

• Size XS features 17 consecutive increase rows (each adding 2 stitches), followed by three sets of alternating increase rows and 3 rows of stockinette stitch, reaching a final stitch count of 77 stitches at the armhole marker.
• Sizes S, M, and L incorporate a mixed increase pattern combining yarn overs on right-side rows with make 1 purl increases on wrong-side rows, followed by sections of yarn over increases only, with the number of repetitions decreasing as sizes increase.
• Sizes XL and 2XL use a similar mixed increase approach, with 9 to 14 repetitions of paired increase rows, followed by 11 to 16 repetitions of single yarn over increase rows.

Materials

This pattern is designed to be worked with yarn and needles appropriate for Classic Elite Yarns products. The specific yarn weight, yardage requirements, and needle size are referenced in the complete pattern documentation. The sweater is worked flat on straight needles or circular needles used in flat knitting mode, allowing for the piece-by-piece construction method described.

Design Features

The Aboli's distinctive A-line shape is achieved through the strategic placement of increases concentrated in the upper body, with the pattern transitioning to even rows once the raglan armholes are established. This shaping creates a garment that is fitted through the shoulders and chest while gradually widening toward the hem, providing a flattering silhouette. The colorblocking aspect of the design is accommodated through the multi-panel construction, allowing for color changes between panels or sections.