Juniper Moon Farm Jumper Knitting Pattern

Juniper Moon Farm Tove Sweater

What is Being Made

The Tove Sweater is an intermediate-level pullover knit garment designed by Claudia Wersing as part of The Cosy Collection. This sweater is available in five sizes ranging from Small to 2X-Large, with finished bust measurements from 35½ inches (90cm) up to 51 inches (130cm). The garment features a length to shoulder of approximately 25 to 26¾ inches (64 to 68cm), making it a versatile piece suitable for various body types and proportions.

Techniques Used

The Tove Sweater employs several key knitting techniques that contribute to its intermediate difficulty level. Cable knitting is a primary feature, with specialized cable crossings incorporated throughout the pattern. The pattern utilizes stockinette stitch as the foundational fabric, providing a smooth, classic appearance. Selvage stitches are maintained in garter stitch along the edges for a finished look. The design also incorporates increases worked evenly across rows to shape the garment and adjust stitch counts as needed. The pattern includes slip stitches worked purlwise, a technique that creates refined edges and helps maintain pattern integrity.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch (St st): The primary stitch used for the main body fabric, creating the smooth, flat surface characteristic of classic knitwear
• Garter Stitch: Used for selvage stitches to frame the edges and provide structure
• Cable Stitches: Specialized abbreviations include CrR (cable right) and CrL (cable left), which involve slipping stitches onto a cable needle, holding them at the back or front of the work, and crossing them over other stitches to create the distinctive twisted cable pattern
• Slip Stitches Purlwise: Worked on both right-side and wrong-side rows with yarn held at the appropriate position, these stitches create clean edges and help define pattern sections

Materials

The Tove Sweater is knit using Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia yarn in color 121 Burgundy. The yardage required varies by size: Small and Medium sizes each require 4 hanks of 100g weight, while Large and X-Large require 5 hanks, and 2X-Large requires 6 hanks. The pattern calls for US 4/3.5mm straight knitting needles for the main body construction and US 4/3.5mm circular needles measuring 16 inches (40cm) long for ribbing or other sections. A cable needle is essential for working the cable pattern elements. The recommended gauge is 22 stitches and 32 rows over 4 inches (10cm) in stockinette stitch, and 28 stitches and 40 rows over 4 inches (10cm) in the cable pattern, both worked with US 4/3.5mm needles.