Ella Rae Jumper Knitting Pattern

Ella Rae Periwinkle Top

What is Being Made

The Ella Rae Periwinkle Top is a knitted sweater designed by Faina Gobersteinstein, crafted from Ella Rae Eco Organic Cotton yarn in the shade Violet. This garment is sized for Small (shown), Medium/Large, and X-Large, with finished bust measurements of 35 (41, 47) inches and a length of 23 (24, 25) inches. The top features a sophisticated design that combines lace elements with seamless construction, creating an elegant piece suitable for various occasions.

Techniques Used

The Periwinkle Top employs multiple advanced knitting techniques to achieve its refined aesthetic. The garment is worked using a bottom-up construction method, meaning the knitter begins at the lower edge and works upward toward the neckline. The design incorporates both seamless knitting worked in the round for certain sections and flat knitting for others, allowing for precise shaping and construction. Lace techniques are integrated throughout the pattern, adding visual interest and delicate texture to the finished piece.

The pattern includes specialized techniques such as German Short Rows, which are used to create three-dimensional shaping without visible holes. This technique involves turning the work, manipulating the yarn position, and working wraps together with stitches to create smooth, contoured sections. Additionally, the pattern employs tuck stitches (T4 and T3 variations), which involve catching multiple floats on the needle and working them together with subsequent stitches to create textural effects and secure yarn floats neatly. The garment is finished using a 3-Needle Bind-Off, a professional joining technique that creates a strong, neat seam by binding off two pieces of knitting simultaneously while holding them right sides together.

Stitches Used

The Periwinkle Top utilizes fundamental knitting stitches combined with decorative variations. Knit stitches and purl stitches form the foundation of the fabric. The pattern incorporates slip stitches for various purposes, including yarn management during short rows and stitch transfer. Lace stitches are featured prominently, created through yarn overs and decreases that form openwork patterns. The specialized tuck stitches mentioned above—particularly T4 (tuck stitch 4) and T3 (tuck stitch 3)—are used to catch multiple floats and integrate them with working stitches, creating dimensional texture while maintaining fabric integrity.

Materials and Tools

The Periwinkle Top requires 3 to 5 balls of Ella Rae Eco Organic Cotton yarn (100g per ball) in shade 12 Violet, depending on the size being knitted. The pattern calls for multiple needle sizes to achieve proper gauge and construction: Size US 4/3.5mm circular needles (32 inches long), Size US 5/3.75mm circular needles (32 inches long), and Size US 3/3.25mm circular needles (24-32 inches long). Additionally, one set of five Size US 3/3.25mm double-pointed needles is required. Essential notions include stitch markers and stitch holders for managing active stitches during construction. The pattern notes that LYKKE® needles are recommended for best results.