Classic Elite Yarns Glassford Jumper Knitting Pattern

Classic Elite Yarns Glassford Pullover Sweater

What is Being Made

The Classic Elite Yarns Glassford is a pullover sweater designed by Tonia Barry, originally published in Autumn Ridge 1710B. This garment features a subtle A-line silhouette with distinctive textural interest created by an all-over tiny bobbles stitch pattern. The design offers a refined, classic aesthetic suitable for everyday wear.

Construction Method and Techniques

This sweater is constructed using a bottom-up, seamed, worked-flat approach. The garment pieces are knitted individually in flat panels rather than in the round, then assembled together using seams. Construction begins with the back panel, which is worked from the cast-on edge upward. The body features deliberate shaping through strategic decreases that create the A-line silhouette. Sleeves are added using the cable cast-on method to create cap sleeves or bracelet-length sleeves, and all pieces are ultimately seamed together for a finished garment.

Stitch Pattern: Tiny Bobbles

The signature stitch pattern is the Classic Elite Yarns Tiny Bobbles, worked over an even number of stitches. This six-row repeat creates small dimensional texture across the entire sweater:

• Rows 1 and 3 (Right Side): Knit all stitches for smooth stockinette rows
• Rows 2 and 4 (Wrong Side): Purl all stitches to maintain stockinette texture
• Row 5 (Right Side): K1, then *work [k1, yo, k1] in next stitch, slip 1 purlwise with yarn in back; repeat from * to last stitch, k1. This row temporarily doubles the stitch count between the selvedge stitches through yarn-over increases
• Row 6 (Wrong Side): P1, then *slip 1 purlwise with yarn in back, k3tog-tbl (knit three together through back loops); repeat from * to last stitch, p1. This row returns the stitch count to its original number while creating slip stitch floats on the right side of the fabric

The pattern repeats these six rows throughout the body and sleeves. The temporary stitch increase in Row 5 requires careful attention—stitches must be worked loosely so they can be easily decreased together through their back loops in Row 6. When working shaping rows, stitches that will be bound off in the following row should be worked in stockinette rather than incorporated into the bobble pattern to avoid unnecessary complexity.

Sizing and Finished Measurements

The Glassford is available in six sizes with the back panel measuring 14¼ inches (14¼, 14¼, 15½, 15½, 15½ inches) from the cast-on edge after the initial bobble pattern rows and body shaping are complete. The back begins with 110 (122, 134, 142, 154, 166) stitches cast on using the cable cast-on method, then is decreased to 100 (112, 124, 132, 144, 156) stitches through strategic decreases that shape the A-line silhouette.

Shaping Details

The sweater incorporates deliberate shaping to achieve its characteristic A-line form. After working the initial bobble pattern rows, a decrease row is worked on the right side: K2, k2tog, work in pattern to the last 4 stitches, ssk, k2. This decrease row is then repeated every 18 rows a total of four times, creating gradual waist shaping. The upper sections of the sweater, including sleeve caps, shoulder, and neck shaping, require special attention to the bobble pattern to ensure clean bind-offs.

Materials and Tools

This pattern is designed to be worked with Classic Elite Yarns yarn using knitting needles in larger and standard sizes. The specific yarn weight and needle sizes are referenced in the complete pattern documentation. The cable cast-on method is used for all cast-on edges, providing a sturdy, finished edge suitable for a structured garment.

Pattern Format

The Glassford is available as a downloadable PDF pattern, making it accessible for immediate use. The pattern includes detailed written instructions, stitch pattern charts, and shaping guidance for all six sizes, along with professional design notes to ensure successful construction.