Cloud Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Cloud Pullover in Juniper Moon Farm Stratus

What Is Being Made

The Cloud Pullover is an intermediate-level knitted sweater designed by Pamela Wynne. This pullover is a classic crew-neck style garment available in seven sizes ranging from XS to 3X, with finished bust measurements from 35 inches (89cm) to 59 inches (150cm). The sweater is designed to be worn with 3–4 inches (7.5–10cm) of positive ease at the bust for a comfortable, relaxed fit. The finished length is a standard 21.5 inches (54.5cm), making this a versatile piece suitable for layering or wearing as a standalone top.

Techniques Used

This knitting pattern employs several fundamental and intermediate techniques. The construction uses both flat knitting and circular knitting methods, incorporating seamless construction elements. Shaping is achieved through strategic increases and decreases to create proper fit at the bust, armholes, and neckline. The pattern includes a 3-needle bind-off technique, which is used to join pieces together with a professional finish. Short-row shaping, indicated by wrap and turn (w&t) instructions, is employed to create custom fit and shaping in specific areas of the garment. The pattern also utilizes stitch markers to help track pattern repeats and construction points.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch: The primary stitch used throughout most of the garment, creating a smooth, classic knit fabric with a V-shaped texture on the right side
• Garter Stitch: Used as a textured element, worked both flat and in the round with different row sequences depending on the construction method
• Knit and Purl Stitches: Fundamental stitches that form the basis of both stockinette and garter stitch patterns
• Yarn Overs (yo): Used for creating decorative or structural elements within the pattern
• Decreases: Including ssk (slip, slip, knit), k2tog (knit two together), and p2tog (purl two together) for shaping the garment
• Increases: Including kfb (knit into front and back of stitch) for adding stitches where needed for proper fit

Materials and Tools

The Cloud Pullover is knitted using Juniper Moon Farm Stratus yarn in color #102 Nebula. The yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 7 skeins for the smallest size (XS) to 11 skeins for the largest sizes (2X and 3X), with each skein weighing 50 grams. The yarn is worked at a gauge of 16 stitches and 26 rows over 4 inches (10cm) in stockinette stitch after blocking, and 16 stitches and 32 rows over 4 inches (10cm) in garter stitch after blocking.

The pattern requires US 10.5 (6.5mm) circular needles in two sizes: a 32-inch (80cm) circular needle for working the body in the round and a 16-inch (40cm) circular needle for working the smaller circumference areas such as the neckline. Additional notions include stitch markers for tracking pattern placement, a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and seaming if needed, and waste yarn for holding stitches during construction. Proper blocking is essential after completion to achieve the specified gauge and ensure the finished measurements are accurate.