Classic Elite Yarns Morna Jumper Knitting Pattern

Classic Elite Yarns Morna Knit Sweater

What is Being Made

The Morna is a summery knit top designed by Cathy Payson, available in six sizes ranging from XS to 2XL with finished bust measurements from 32½" to 52". This garment features a decorative lace medallion detail on the front, creating an elegant focal point for the piece. The design offers versatility, as the lace medallion can be positioned on either the front or back of the garment depending on wearer preference.

Techniques Used

This knit sweater is constructed using a bottom-up method, meaning the garment is knitted starting from the lower edge and working upward toward the shoulders. The pieces are worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, and the finished sections are seamed together to create the final garment. The construction includes strategic armhole shaping achieved through bind-offs at the beginning of rows, and lace detailing is incorporated as a central design element on the front piece.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch throughout most of the garment is stockinette stitch (St st), which creates the smooth, classic knit fabric base. The pattern includes garter stitch edging at the neck, created by working knit stitches on both right-side and wrong-side rows to produce horizontal ridges. The lace medallion section features a charted lace pattern worked over 31 center stitches, incorporating techniques such as yarn overs (yo) and knit two together decreases (k2tog) to create openwork detail. An eyelet row with yarn overs and decreases appears on the back piece, adding decorative interest and allowing for optional drawstring or ribbon threading.

Materials

This pattern is designed to be worked with yarn appropriate for a summery garment and requires knitting needles suitable for the chosen yarn weight. The pattern provides finished measurements and multiple size options to accommodate different gauges and yarn selections, allowing knitters to customize the project to their preferred materials and fiber content.

Pattern Details

• Skill level: Intermediate
• Finished bust measurements: 32½ (36½, 40½, 44, 48½, 52)"
• Finished length: 17 (17½, 18, 18½, 19, 19½)"
• Construction method: Seamed pieces worked flat from bottom up
• Back piece features optional eyelet row for decorative detail
• Front piece showcases 56-row lace medallion chart as central design
• Armhole shaping consistent across all sizes
• Neck edging creates finished, professional appearance with garter stitch detail