Juniper Moon Farm Jumper Knitting Pattern

Zoe Tunic by Melissa Leapman

What Is Being Made

The Zoe tunic is a knitted pullover sweater designed as part of the Aspen Collection. This garment features a tunic-length silhouette with finished bust measurements ranging from 46 to 60 inches (117 to 152.5 cm) across five sizes: Small, Medium, Large, 1X, and 2X. The tunic length is approximately 29 to 29.5 inches (73.5 to 75 cm), making it a versatile layering piece suitable for various body types and style preferences.

Techniques Used

The Zoe tunic is constructed using several key knitting techniques that create visual interest and structural integrity:

• Bottom-Up Construction: The garment is worked from the lower edge upward, allowing knitters to try on the piece as it progresses and adjust length as needed.
• Worked Flat: The tunic is knitted flat on circular needles rather than in the round, meaning pieces are worked back and forth in rows and later seamed together.
• Seamed Assembly: Individual pieces are sewn together to create the finished garment, providing clean edges and professional finishing.
• Cable Work: Decorative cable panels are integrated throughout the design, including a main cable panel measuring 18.5 inches (47 cm) and sleeve cable panels measuring 8.5 inches (21.5 cm). These cables add texture and visual dimension to the tunic.

Stitches Used

The pattern employs a variety of stitch techniques to create the tunic's structure and embellishment:

• Reverse Stockinette Stitch: The primary fabric stitch used throughout the garment, worked with the larger needles. Reverse stockinette creates a smooth, elegant base that allows the cable panels to stand out prominently.
• 2x2 Rib: Used for cuff and waistband sections, this versatile stitch is worked as a multiple of 4 stitches plus 2. The ribbing is created by alternating knit and purl stitches in a 2-over-2 pattern, which provides elasticity and helps the garment conform to the body.
• Right Cable (4-Stitch): A 4-stitch cable that twists to the right, created using a cable needle. This stitch is worked over 4 rows and repeated throughout the pattern.
• Left Cable (4-Stitch): A 4-stitch cable that twists to the left, also worked over 4 rows. The combination of right and left cables creates balanced, symmetrical cable panels.
• Main Cable Panel (98-Stitch): A complex 98-stitch cable panel that serves as the focal point of the design. This panel is worked from a detailed chart and measures 18.5 inches (47 cm) in width when blocked.
• Sleeve Cable Panel (48-Stitch): A smaller 48-stitch cable panel designed specifically for the sleeves, measuring 8.5 inches (21.5 cm) in width. This panel coordinates with the main cable design while being proportionate to the sleeve width.
• Advanced Cable Abbreviations: The pattern includes sophisticated cable techniques such as 2x2 LC (left cross), 2/2 LPC (left purl cross), 2x2 RC (right cross), 2/2 RPC (right purl cross), and 4/4 LC (4-stitch left cross), demonstrating the complexity of the cable work involved.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Zoe tunic is designed to be knitted with specific materials that contribute to the garment's drape, durability, and visual appeal:

• Yarn: Juniper Moon Farm Bluefaced Leicester in color 11 Pacific. The pattern requires 7 to 8 skeins of 100-gram weight yarn, depending on the size selected. Bluefaced Leicester is a premium wool known for its softness, luster, and excellent stitch definition, making it ideal for showcasing the intricate cable work in this design.
• Needles: The pattern calls for two sizes of US circular needles, both 32 inches (80 cm) in length. A smaller US 6 (4mm) needle is used for ribbed sections, while a larger US 7 (4.5mm) needle is used for the main fabric. Circular needles accommodate the wider body of the