Jody Long Bryony Jumper Knitting Pattern

Jody Long Bryony Sweater: ALYSSA Design

What Is Being Made

The ALYSSA is an advanced knit sweater from the Jody Long FLORA Collection, designed for experienced knitters seeking a sophisticated garment with complex stitch work. This pullover sweater is available in six sizes ranging from Small to XXXL, with bust measurements fitting 81-137 cm (32-54 inches). The sweater features a full length of approximately 58-65 cm (22¾-25½ inches) from the neck edge, with consistent sleeve length of 44-45 cm (17¼-17¾ inches) across all sizes.

Techniques Used

This design employs bottom-up construction, meaning the sweater is knitted starting from the lower edges and working upward toward the shoulders and neckline. The garment is worked flat on circular needles rather than in the round, and pieces are subsequently seamed together to create the finished sweater. The pattern incorporates advanced cable techniques that require careful stitch manipulation and precise shaping, making this an ideal project for knitters with substantial experience in complex stitch patterns and garment construction.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The ALYSSA features advanced cable stitches as a primary design element. The pattern includes specialized cable abbreviations such as C2B (cable 2 back: slip one stitch onto a cable needle and hold at back of work, knit one stitch, then knit one stitch from the cable needle) and C2F (cable 2 front: slip one stitch onto a cable needle and hold at front of work, knit one stitch, then knit one stitch from the cable needle). Additional techniques include M1 (make one stitch by picking up the horizontal loop before the next stitch and knitting into its back) for increases, and MB (make bobble), which creates textured three-dimensional embellishments by working into a stitch three rows below and drawing loops through to the height of working stitches.

The pattern uses repeat figures in round brackets to indicate how many times specific stitch sequences should be worked. Where a figure of 0 appears in the instructions, no stitches, times, or rows are worked for that particular size, allowing the pattern to accommodate the full size range.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The ALYSSA is knitted using Jody Long FLORA yarn in the Snowdrop 001 colorway. Yarn quantities range from 4 to 7 balls of 100g each, depending on the chosen size, with approximate yardage based on average requirements. The recommended needle sizes are 2.75 mm (US 2) circular needles for ribbed edgings and 3.25 mm (US 3) circular needles for the main fabric. The pattern also requires a set of four double-pointed 2.75 mm needles and a set of four double-pointed 3.25 mm needles for working small circumferences such as sleeve caps. A cable needle is essential for executing the cable stitches throughout the design.

Pattern Notes and Sizing

Instructions are provided for the smallest size (Small), with size variations for larger sizes indicated in square brackets. The pattern specifies actual underarm measurements for each size to ensure proper fit. Tension is a critical factor in this advanced project, with the pattern requiring 24 stitches and 31 rows over a specific measurement in stockinette stitch using the recommended needles and yarn.