Juniper Moon Farm Jumper Knitting Pattern

Juniper Moon Farm Robin Sweater

What is Being Made

The Robin is a children's and youth sweater from the Juniper Moon Farm Rainbow Summer Collection, designed by Ursula McGrath. This pullover sweater is available in nine sizes ranging from 2-3 years through 38-40" chest width, making it suitable for growing children and young people. The finished garment features a classic pullover construction with set-in sleeves and a crew neckline.

Construction Method and Techniques

The Robin sweater is worked flat on straight needles and seamed together, rather than being knit in the round. The garment is constructed using the bottom-up method, meaning the knitter begins at the lower edge of the back and front pieces, then adds the sleeves. This traditional approach allows for straightforward shaping and fitting adjustments.

The sweater features cable stitch patterning as a primary design element. The cable pattern is worked across the body, with 18 stitches dedicated to cable work repeated across the width. The pattern instructions indicate specific cable rows that are worked in sequence, creating textured vertical lines typical of cable knit designs.

Striping is incorporated as a secondary design technique, with the pattern calling for color changes at specific intervals. The striping creates horizontal bands of color throughout the sweater body and sleeves, adding visual interest to the cable work.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Robin sweater utilizes a cable pattern worked over 18 stitches, with knit stitches forming the base fabric. The pattern instructions reference "row 1 cable patt" and "row 2 cable patt," indicating a repeating cable sequence that is worked consistently across the garment. Decreases for shaping—such as "work 2tog" and cast-off decreases—are used to shape the armholes and neckline. The combination of stockinette stitch background with cable motifs creates depth and texture.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Robin sweater is designed to be knit with Juniper Moon Farm Zooey yarn in two colors. Yarn A is color 01 Sea Salt, used as the primary color; yardage requirements range from 2 to 5 balls of 100g depending on size. Yarn B is color 203 Marigold, used for the striping; one 100g ball is required across all sizes.

The sweater is knit on US 3 (3.25mm) knitting needles for ribbing and detailed work, and US 5 (3.75mm) knitting needles for the main fabric. The gauge is worked in pattern, meaning the cable and stripe pattern should be measured to ensure proper fit. Finished width measurements range from 24" for the smallest size to 44" for the largest size, with corresponding length and sleeve measurements scaled proportionally.

Sizing and Finished Measurements

The Robin is offered in nine sizes with the following finished chest measurements: 24", 26", 28", 30", 32", 38", 40", 42", and 44". Length varies from 14" for the smallest size to 26" for the largest. Sleeve length ranges from 9" to 18½" depending on size, accommodating the natural proportions needed for different age groups and body types.