Classic Elite Yarns Marina Jumper Knitting Pattern

Classic Elite Yarns Marina Knit Sweater

What is Being Made

Marina is a knit sweater designed by Tonia Barry and originally published in Spring 2012 in the Harbor collection by Classic Elite Yarns. This is a versatile pullover sweater available in seven size options, ranging from extra-small through extra-large. The sweater features a distinctive design with a front neck slit and is constructed using modern knitting techniques for a contemporary fit and finish.

Construction Techniques

Marina is worked using bottom-up construction, meaning the body is knit starting from the lower edge and progressing upward toward the shoulders. The sweater is primarily worked in the round for the initial body section, which creates seamless fabric and eliminates the need for side seams in that portion. The pattern uses the Backward Loop cast-on method to add stitches for the sleeve caps, a technique that creates a clean edge when increasing stitches mid-project. The sweater is classified as Easy skill level, making it suitable for knitters with basic to intermediate experience.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Marina sweater employs fundamental knitting stitches that form the foundation of the design:

• Reverse Stockinette Stitch (Rev St st): Used for the initial 4 rounds at the body hem, creating a subtle textured edge that contrasts with the main fabric
• Stockinette Stitch (St st): The primary stitch throughout the body, sleeves, and all remaining sections, creating a smooth, classic knit fabric with a flat appearance on the right side

The body begins with ribbing-like texture from the Reverse Stockinette section before transitioning to the main Stockinette Stitch pattern, which continues uninterrupted until the garment reaches approximately 15 inches from the cast-on edge.

Pattern Structure and Shaping

The Marina sweater uses a divided construction method where the body is separated into front and back pieces at the armhole. The front features a neck slit that is worked using two separate balls of yarn simultaneously, creating an opening at center front. This two-ball technique allows each side of the neck opening to be shaped independently while maintaining proper tension and stitch count. The back is worked as a single piece without the neck division. Sleeve caps are created by casting on stitches at the armhole using the Backward Loop method, which adds 9 stitches per side to accommodate the sleeve depth.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

While the PDF pattern does not specify the exact yarn weight or needle size in the provided excerpt, Classic Elite Yarns Marina is designed to be worked with yarn and needles appropriate for the stitch gauge and finished garment dimensions. The pattern references both a longer needle for the initial cast-on and subsequent working, indicating the use of circular needles or appropriate straight needles for the construction method. Knitters will require waste yarn or stitch holders to temporarily hold stitches during the divided construction process, and two balls of yarn are needed for working the front neck slit section simultaneously.

Sizing and Finished Measurements

Marina is offered in seven sizes with cast-on stitch counts ranging from 144 to 252 stitches, accommodating various body measurements. The body length is consistent at 15 inches before armhole division, with sleeve cap depth ranging from 2 to 4.5 inches depending on size. The armhole depth varies from 7 to 9.5 inches across the size range, allowing for proper fit across different heights and proportions.