Classic Elite Yarns Brimmer Jumper Knitting Pattern

Classic Elite Yarns Brimmer: Cable Knit Raglan Pullover

What Is Being Made

The Brimmer is a classic cable-knit raglan pullover sweater designed by Tian Foley and originally published in Cables with a Twist 1708B. This intermediate-level knitting project features an A-line silhouette constructed to flatter all body shapes. The sweater is available in five sizes: XS, S, M, L, and XL, with finished bust measurements ranging from 33 inches to 46 inches and lengths from 24½ inches to 26¾ inches.

Techniques Used

The Brimmer employs several key knitting techniques to create its distinctive appearance:

• Bottom-up construction: The sweater is knitted from the bottom edge upward, allowing for straightforward shaping and finishing.
• Worked flat: All pieces are worked on straight needles in flat rows rather than in the round, making this an accessible project for knitters who prefer traditional flat knitting methods.
• Seamed assembly: Individual pieces are knitted separately and then seamed together to create the finished garment.
• Raglan shaping: The sweater features raglan sleeves, which are decreased gradually from the underarm to the neckline, creating clean diagonal lines from the shoulder to the neck.
• Cable techniques: The design showcases multiple cable patterns that require a cable needle for crossing stitches and creating the classic twisted rope and braid effects.

Stitches Used

The Brimmer incorporates three distinct cable stitch patterns, each with its own rhythm and visual impact:

• Center Cable: A complex 34-stitch pattern with a 40-row repeat that serves as the focal point of the design. This pattern measures approximately 4½ inches wide and creates an intricate central motif worked from a stitch chart.
• Braid Cable: Worked over 18 stitches with a 6-row repeat, this pattern combines forward and backward cable crosses (C4F and C4B) to create a braided texture. The braid cable measures 2½ inches wide and alternates knit and purl stitches to frame the central cables.
• Left and Right Rope Cables: Each worked over 6 stitches with a 6-row repeat, these complementary patterns measure approximately ¾ inch wide. The left rope cable uses C4F (slip 3 stitches to cable needle, hold in front, purl 1, then knit 3 from cable needle), while the right rope cable uses C4B (slip 3 stitches to cable needle, hold in back, knit 3, then knit 3 from cable needle), creating balanced visual interest on either side of the main cables.
• Reverse Stockinette Stitch (Rev St st): Used as the background fabric throughout the sweater, with a gauge of 20 stitches and 30 rows over 4 inches on the largest needles. This stitch creates a subtle textured background that allows the cables to stand out prominently.

Materials and Tools

The Brimmer is designed to be knitted with Liberty Wool by Classic Elite Yarns, a 100% washable wool yarn that provides durability and easy care. Each ball contains approximately 122 yards and weighs 50 grams. The pattern requires 12 to 16 balls depending on size, with the sample shown in size S knitted in colorway 78129 Cool Mint.

Essential tools include knitting needles in sizes US 5 and 6 (3.75 and 4 mm) or the size needed to obtain proper gauge, a 16-inch circular knitting needle in size US 4 (3.5 mm) for finishing the neckline, a cable needle for executing the cable crosses, and stitch markers to track pattern repeats and shaping points throughout construction.