Classic Elite Yarns Kingsley Jumper Knitting Pattern

Classic Elite Yarns Kingsley Knit Sweater

What is Being Made

The Kingsley is a saddle shoulder pullover sweater designed by Tonia Barry. This knit garment features a classic pullover construction with a distinctive saddle shoulder design. The sweater is available in six sizes ranging from XS to 2XL, with finished bust measurements from 31 inches to 52 inches and finished lengths from 22½ inches to 25 inches. The design was originally published in Cables with a Twist 1708B, a printed collection from Classic Elite Yarns.

Techniques Used

The Kingsley employs a bottom-up construction method, meaning the sweater is worked from the lower edge upward. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, and pieces are seamed together after completion. This approach allows for precise shaping and stitch definition throughout the project.

The sweater incorporates cable techniques as a central design element. During neck shaping, the pattern includes a helpful note: if there are not enough stitches to work a complete cable, the partial cable stitches are worked as they appear, knitting the knits and purling the purls. This ensures continuity of the stitch pattern even as shaping occurs.

Stitches Used

The Kingsley features two primary stitch patterns that work together to create visual interest and texture:

• Seed Stitch: This foundational stitch appears on both side panels of the sweater. Seed stitch is worked differently depending on whether you have an even or odd number of stitches. For an even number of stitches, Row 1 (right side) is worked as *P1, k1* repeated across, and Row 2 (wrong side) is worked as *K1, p1* repeated across. For an odd number of stitches, all rows are worked as K1, *p1, k1* repeated across. The alternating knit and purl stitches create a bumpy, textured fabric with excellent stitch definition.
• Kingsley Cable Chart: A detailed cable chart is referenced on page 4 of the pattern and forms the centerpiece of the back and front panels. The cable pattern is worked over the center stitches between markers, creating the signature cable texture that gives the sweater its name and visual appeal.

The pattern also uses basic shaping stitches including bind-off for armhole and shoulder shaping, as well as decrease stitches (k2tog and ssk) to shape the armholes smoothly.

Materials

The Kingsley is designed to showcase the qualities of Classic Elite Yarns Arietta yarn. The pattern notes that the excellent stitch definition of Arietta enhances the rich cable and seed stitch textures of this saddle shoulder pullover. While the specific yardage and needle size are not detailed in the provided pattern excerpt, the yarn choice is integral to achieving the intended appearance and drape of the finished garment. Knitters should refer to the complete pattern for yarn weight specifications and recommended needle sizes.

Skill Level

This pattern is rated as Intermediate, making it suitable for knitters with some experience who are comfortable working cable stitches and managing multiple stitch patterns simultaneously.