Classic Elite Yarns Lore Jumper Knitting Pattern

Classic Elite Yarns Lore Knit Sweater

What is Being Made

Lore is a classic pullover sweater designed by Tonia Barry, originally published in Rising Tide 1704. This garment features a simple, elegant silhouette with a bateau neckline and is constructed to create a fabric with sublime drape. The design offers multiple size options to accommodate different body measurements and proportions.

Construction Method and Techniques

This sweater is worked using a bottom-up, seamed construction with pieces worked flat on straight needles. The garment is built in separate components—back, front, and sleeves—that are later seamed together. This traditional approach allows for precise shaping and sizing adjustments throughout the knitting process.

The construction begins with casting on stitches for the back piece and working in stockinette stitch to the desired length before sleeve shaping begins. Sleeves are shaped using the cable cast-on method, which creates a neat, structured edge ideal for seaming. The cable cast-on technique involves building new stitches from existing stitches, providing a strong foundation for the sleeve cap increases.

Shoulder shaping is achieved through strategic bind-offs at regular intervals, creating a fitted shoulder line. The front piece incorporates neck shaping through a combination of bind-offs and decreases worked over multiple rows, allowing for a gradual, professional-looking neckline. Both front and back pieces are worked simultaneously using separate balls of yarn once the neck is divided, ensuring symmetrical shaping on each side.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch (St st): The primary stitch throughout the garment, creating a smooth, classic fabric with a flat appearance on the right side and bumpy texture on the wrong side
• Cable Cast-On: Used at the beginning of sleeve shaping to add stitches in a structured manner
• Bind-Off (BO): Applied strategically for shoulder shaping and neck edge finishing

Materials and Yarn

This sweater is designed to be knit in mercerized cotton Calista, a high-quality yarn that produces an elegant knit fabric. Mercerized cotton provides a lustrous finish and excellent drape, making it ideal for garments with a refined aesthetic. The pattern notes that the sweater should be knit loosely, which enhances the fabric's natural drape and creates a fluid, comfortable garment. Specific yardage and needle size recommendations are provided in the complete pattern.

Size Range and Fit

The pattern includes six size options, with stitch counts ranging from 65 to 85 stitches at the cast-on edge. Length measurements vary by size, with back pieces measuring between 15½ and 16 inches before sleeve shaping, and sleeve cap depths ranging from 5½ to 8 inches. This range of sizes ensures the design can be adapted to fit various body types and preferences.