Jo Sharp Mohair Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern

Jo Sharp Mohair Sweater

What is Being Made

The Jo Sharp Mohair Sweater is a fitted and shaped pullover sweater with slightly flared sleeves and a ribbed collar. This intermediate-level knitting project is designed as a snug-fitting garment available in four women's sizes (to fit bust measurements of 80cm, 90cm, 100cm, and 110cm). The pattern offers two versions, allowing knitters to choose their preferred style variation while working from the same foundational construction.

Techniques Used

This sweater is constructed using seamed and worked flat techniques, meaning pieces are knitted individually in flat rows rather than in the round, then assembled together. The pattern incorporates several shaping techniques essential to achieving the fitted silhouette:

• Decreasing at neck edges to create shaped neckline shaping
• Increasing at sleeve edges to form the flared sleeve design
• Shoulder shaping through strategic cast-offs
• Back neck shaping worked on separate sections for proper fit

Stitches Used

The sweater is primarily worked in stockinette stitch (St st), which creates a smooth, classic fabric ideal for showcasing the luxurious qualities of mohair yarn. The ribbed collar provides elastic edging and textural contrast to the main body. Neck and sleeve shaping involves standard increases and decreases worked at row edges to gradually adjust stitch counts.

Materials

This pattern is designed for Jo Sharp Rare Comfort Kid Mohair yarn, a premium fiber choice that creates a soft, lightweight sweater. Knitters will need 5.00mm knitting needles to work the fabric at the appropriate gauge. The pattern accommodates four different sizes with varying yardage requirements, and finished bodice circumference measurements range from 83cm to 111cm depending on chosen size. Sleeve length is consistent at 48cm across all sizes, while bodice length varies from 59cm to 63cm.

Construction Details

The sweater begins with the back and front pieces, which are worked flat to the armhole, then shaped at the neck and shoulders. Sleeves are cast on separately and increased gradually along their length to create the flared effect. Once all pieces are complete, they are seamed together to create the finished garment. The ribbed collar is worked last, providing a neat, professional finish to the neckline.