Louet Brighton Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Louet Brighton Pullover

Garment Overview

The Brighton Pullover is a casual, unisex sweater designed by Julie Turjoman that combines comfort with contemporary styling. This pullover features a generous over-sized fit with modified drop shoulders and a buttoned Henley neckline, making it an ideal layering piece for fall and transitional seasons. The design is suitable for Advanced Beginner knitters seeking to explore unisex garment construction.

Construction Method

This sweater is worked flat and seamed, with sections constructed using circular needles in a bottom-up approach. The body is primarily worked flat on larger circular needles, while ribbed edgings and neckline details are worked in the round using both 16-inch and smaller circular needles, as well as double-pointed needles for smaller circumferences. This hybrid construction method allows for precise shaping while maintaining the ease of flat knitting for the main body sections.

Stitch Techniques

The primary stitch pattern used throughout the Brighton Pullover is Broken Rib, which creates a textured, visually interesting fabric that adds depth to the garment. Ribbed edgings are worked on smaller needles to create neat, elastic finishes at the cuffs, hem, and neckline. The Broken Rib texture provides excellent drape and breathability, making this pullover suitable for layering without excessive bulk.

Yarn and Materials

The Brighton Pullover is designed for Louet Gems Worsted Weight yarn, a premium 100% Merino Wool with a yardage of 175 yards per 100 grams. Yarn requirements range from 7 skeins for smaller sizes (30" to 36" bust) to 12 skeins for the largest size (54" bust), with the sample garment shown in colorway #41 Medium Grey.

Needles required include US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles in 16-inch, 24-inch, and 36-inch lengths for working the main fabric, along with US 7 (4.5 mm) double-pointed needles for smaller circumferences. Ribbed sections are worked on US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles in 16-inch and 24-inch lengths, plus matching double-pointed needles. Additional notions include stitch markers, locking stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, a tapestry needle for seaming and weaving in ends, and four to five ½-inch diameter buttons with matching sewing thread.

Sizing and Finished Dimensions

The Brighton Pullover is available in six sizes accommodating bust measurements from 30 inches to 54 inches. Finished bust measurements range from 33 inches to 56 inches, with the sample shown in a 39-inch finished bust on a 34-inch bust frame, providing 5 inches of positive ease for comfortable layering. Sleeve cap depth, body length, and sleeve length are precisely calibrated across all sizes to maintain proportional fit.

Gauge and Construction Details

The pattern is worked to a gauge of 20 stitches and 28 rows over a 4-inch square in Broken Rib stitch on larger needles, lightly blocked. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the intended finished dimensions and ensuring the garment drapes correctly. The combination of flat construction with strategic seaming and in-the-round ribbed edgings creates a polished, professional finish suitable for both casual wear and more refined layering applications.