Juniper Moon Farm Atlantis Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Juniper Moon Farm Atlantis Pullover

What is Being Made

The Atlantis Pullover is a women's seamless knit sweater designed by Kathleen Dames as part of the Santorini Collection. This pullover is constructed to fit bust circumferences of 32 to 56 inches (81.25 to 142.25 centimeters) with 4 inches of positive ease built into the design. The garment features a sophisticated lace pattern integrated throughout the body and sleeves, making it an elegant layering piece or standalone sweater suitable for various seasons depending on yarn weight choice.

Construction Techniques

The Atlantis Pullover is worked using a bottom-up seamless construction method, meaning the sweater is knit from the lower body upward and worked in the round on circular needles. This seamless approach eliminates the need for seaming after completion, resulting in a more polished and comfortable finished garment. The yoke is joined after the body and sleeves are completed, allowing for a customized fit through strategic increases and decreases. The lace pattern is strategically placed and repeated throughout the design, creating visual interest while maintaining structural integrity.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

The Atlantis Pullover employs several fundamental knitting stitches and techniques:

• Stockinette stitch serves as the primary fabric base, providing a smooth, classic knit surface
• Lace stitches are created using yarn overs (yo) combined with decreases to form decorative openwork patterns. The Atlantis pattern specifically uses yarn overs paired with either knit two together (k2tog) or slip-slip-knit (ssk) decreases
• Yarn overs (yo) create the characteristic holes in lace work by wrapping yarn around the needle to increase stitches
• K2tog (knit two stitches together) decreases stitches by knitting two stitches as one
• Ssk (slip-slip-knit) is a left-leaning decrease worked by slipping two stitches individually, then knitting them together through their back loops
• m1L and m1R (make one left and make one right) are directional increase methods that create invisible increases by picking up the bar between stitches and twisting it appropriately

Pattern Structure and Repeats

The Atlantis pattern operates on a 28-round repeat cycle. The pattern alternates between stockinette sections and lace sections: rounds 1 through 8 are worked in stockinette stitch, rounds 9 through 14 introduce lace using the k2tog and yarn over combination, rounds 15 through 22 return to stockinette, and rounds 23 through 28 feature lace using the yarn over and ssk combination. This rhythmic alternation creates a balanced visual design while allowing knitters to establish a comfortable working pace.

Materials and Tools Required

The Atlantis Pullover is knit using Juniper Moon Farm Zooey Twist yarn in colorway #04 Yellowstone. Yardage requirements range from 300 grams (3 skeins of 100g each) for the smallest size through 600 grams (6 skeins) for the largest size. The pattern calls for US size 6 (4mm) knitting needles, which are appropriate for the yarn weight and produce a gauge of 20 stitches and 28 rows per 4 inches in stockinette stitch. Additional notions include stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and increases, removable stitch markers or coil-less safety pins for holding stitches, waste yarn or stitch holders for underarm stitches, and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and seaming any necessary areas.

Sizing and Fit

The pattern provides seven size options accommodating a wide range of body types. Sizes progress from 32 inches to 56 inches in bust circumference, with each size increasing by approximately 4 inches. The 4-inch positive ease ensures the sweater will fit comfortably without clinging to the body, making it suitable for wearing over base layers or as a standalone garment depending on the season and personal preference.