Juniper Moon Farm Kaliko Jumper Knitting Pattern

Juniper Moon Farm Kaliko Tank Top

What is Being Made

The Juniper Moon Farm Kaliko is a sleeveless tank top designed by Tabetha Hedrick. This garment is available in seven sizes ranging from Extra Small to 3X, with finished bust circumferences from 37 inches to 61¼ inches and lengths from 18¾ inches to 24¼ inches. The tank top features a sophisticated lace pattern that creates an elegant, breathable fabric suitable for warm-weather wear.

Construction Method

This tank top is worked flat on straight needles and then seamed together, rather than being knit in the round. The garment is constructed using a bottom-up approach, meaning knitting begins at the lower edge and progresses upward toward the neckline. This construction method allows for precise shaping and easier adjustments during the knitting process.

Primary Stitch: Kaliko Lace Pattern

The defining feature of this design is the Kaliko stitch, a beautiful lace pattern that forms the main fabric. The Kaliko stitch is a 32-row repeat pattern with a multiple of 9 stitches plus 2 edge stitches. This stitch combines yarn overs and decreases to create an elegant openwork design.

• Yarn overs (yo) create the decorative holes characteristic of lace knitting
• Knit two together (k2tog) decreases are used to balance the yarn overs and maintain stitch count
• Slip, slip, knit (ssk) decreases appear in the second half of the pattern repeat for directional shaping
• The pattern alternates between decreases moving left across the row and decreases moving right, creating a diagonal movement in the lace design
• Edge stitches (knit on both sides) frame the pattern and facilitate seaming

The Kaliko stitch pattern repeats over 32 rows, with odd-numbered rows containing the lace pattern elements and even-numbered rows worked as knit 1, purl across, knit 1. This creates a structured yet airy fabric with excellent drape.

Yarn and Materials

The Kaliko tank top is designed to be knit with Juniper Moon Farm Zooey yarn in color #22 Luscious. Yardage requirements range from 200 grams for the smallest size to 500 grams for the largest size, with each ball weighing 100 grams. The yarn is worked at a gauge of 18 stitches and 30 rows over 4 inches in the Kaliko stitch pattern.

Two sizes of needles are required for this project:

• US Size 7 (4.5 mm) needles for working the main Kaliko lace pattern
• US Size 6 (4 mm) needles for ribbing and other sections worked in stockinette stitch, which is knit at a gauge of 18 stitches and 28 rows over 4 inches
• A set of two US Size 6 (4 mm) double-pointed needles for i-cord details

Additional notions include stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats, a tapestry needle for seaming and weaving in ends, and blocking supplies to properly finish the garment.

Finishing Techniques

The pattern notes that i-cords are incorporated into the design and must be blocked and stretched before being sewn to the back of the garment. This blocking step is essential to ensure proper fit and the intended drape of the finished tank top. The seaming of blocked pieces requires careful attention to maintain the integrity of the lace pattern at the seams.

Skill Level Considerations

This project is suitable for intermediate to advanced knitters due to the complexity of the Kaliko lace pattern. Knitters must be comfortable with yarn overs, multiple decrease techniques, and reading a 32-row stitch pattern. The bottom-up seamed construction requires attention to gauge and precise seaming skills to achieve professional results.