Jo Sharp Ariel Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern

Jo Sharp Ariel Double Moss Sweater

What is Being Made

The Ariel Double Moss Sweater is a knitted pullover garment available in four sizes (A, B, C, D) with multiple length versions. This classic sweater design features a crew neckline and is constructed using a bottom-up, seamed approach worked flat on needles.

Techniques Used

This sweater is created using bottom-up construction, meaning the garment is knitted starting from the lower edge and working upward toward the shoulders and neckline. The pieces are worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for easier stitch manipulation and shaping. The finished pieces are then seamed together to create the complete garment.

The pattern includes detailed shaping for the neckline, with progressive decreases worked at the neck edge to create a fitted crew neck opening. The sweater offers three different length versions to accommodate various style preferences, with Version 1 providing the longest length, followed by Version 2 and Version 3 for shorter proportions.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch throughout this sweater is Double Moss Stitch, a textured stitch pattern that creates visual interest and dimension across the body and sleeves. The ribbed edgings at the cuffs and hem provide elasticity and help the garment maintain its shape. The Double Moss Stitch is worked continuously after the initial ribbed sections until the desired length is reached.

Materials

• Yarn: Jo Sharp Mulberry Silk Georgette, a luxurious silk blend yarn supplied in 50g balls
• Yardage by Size and Version:
  • Size A: 9 balls (Version 1), 8 balls (Version 2), 8 balls (Version 3)
  • Size B: 10 balls (Version 1), 9 balls (Version 2), 8 balls (Version 3)
  • Size C: 10 balls (Version 1), 9 balls (Version 2), 10 balls (Version 3)
  • Size D: 11 balls (Version 1), 10 balls (Version 2), 10 balls (Version 3)
• Color Options: Available in Peony (774), Marigold (780), and Pinafore (782)
• Needles: Appropriate sizing needles for working with Mulberry Silk Georgette yarn (specific needle size determined by yarn weight and desired gauge)

Pattern Details

The sweater begins with cast-on stitches ranging from 128 to 142 stitches depending on size. After completing the ribbed edging, knitters continue in Double Moss Stitch until reaching the specified length for their chosen version. The front neck shaping involves strategic decreases: casting off 3 stitches at the neck edge, followed by 2 stitches on alternate rows, and then 1 stitch on every alternate row for five repeats. This gradual shaping creates a smooth, professional neckline. The back and front pieces are worked separately and later seamed together, with the center front stitches placed on a holder to be worked separately for each shoulder.

The Mulberry Silk Georgette yarn provides a refined, elegant drape suitable for a sophisticated sweater design, making this pattern ideal for creating a garment with a luxurious feel and smooth finish.