Classic Elite Yarns Coreopsis Jumper Knitting Pattern

Classic Elite Yarns Coreopsis Sweater

What Is Being Made

The Coreopsis is a summery A-line top with V-neck shaping and ties to customize fit. This knitted sweater features a flattering silhouette that tapers at the waist before widening toward the hem, creating an elegant A-line shape. The design includes adjustable tie details that allow the wearer to personalize the fit. Available in six sizes ranging from XS to 2XL, this garment is suitable for knitters of easy skill level.

Construction Method

The Coreopsis is constructed using a bottom-up, seamed, worked-flat approach. The sweater begins with the lower body worked in the round from the cast-on edge, then transitions to flat knitting for the back and front pieces. This hybrid construction method combines the efficiency of circular knitting for the body with the control of flat knitting for shaping the armholes and neckline.

Techniques Used

• In-the-round knitting: The lower body is cast on and worked circularly, allowing for seamless construction through the waist shaping
• Faux seam stitches: Purl stitches are maintained at each side to create decorative seam lines while working in the round
• Decreasing for shaping: Strategic decreases using k2tog and ssk create the tapered waist, with decreases worked every 8 rounds initially, then every 6 rounds for refined shaping
• Armhole and neckline shaping: Bind-offs at the beginning of rows shape the armholes, while centered double decreases create the V-neck opening
• Two-ball knitting: Once the back is divided at the center, each side of the neckline is worked simultaneously with separate balls of yarn to maintain proper shaping

Stitches Used

• Garter stitch (Gtr st): Used in the lower body ribbing section to create texture and definition
• Stockinette stitch (St st): The primary stitch for the main body and upper sections, creating a smooth, classic fabric
• Knit 2 together (k2tog): Right-leaning decrease used for waist shaping and armhole decreases
• Slip, slip, knit (ssk): Left-leaning decrease used in pairs with k2tog for balanced, symmetrical shaping
• Purl stitches: Used for the faux seam stitch detail and for wrong-side rows

Materials and Specifications

This pattern is designed for use with Classic Elite Yarns yarn and requires needles in two sizes—a smaller needle for the ribbed lower body and a larger needle for the main stockinette sections. The construction begins with a cast-on of 220 to 332 stitches depending on size, worked on the smaller needle before transitioning to the larger needle for the body proper. The lower body measures 2½ inches from the cast-on before the needle change, and the piece is worked to approximately 16 to 16½ inches in length before armhole shaping begins.

Design Details

The Coreopsis features a sophisticated A-line silhouette achieved through gradual waist decreases. The pattern includes tie details that provide customizable fit, making this a versatile garment. The V-neck shaping is created through centered decreases worked on both sides of the neckline simultaneously, resulting in a balanced, elegant neckline. The faux seam stitches running up the sides add visual interest and help define the garment's structure.

Originally published in In Bloom 1804, a printed collection of designs by Classic Elite Yarns, the Coreopsis was designed by Tonia Barry. The pattern shown in the documentation features size S as the display size.