Luna Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Luna Pullover in Juniper Moon Farm Moonshine

What is Being Made

The Luna Pullover is a modern knitted sweater designed by Pamela Wynne, part of the Modern Amusements Collection. This pullover features a yoke construction with colorwork details and is available in eight sizes ranging from XS to 4X, with finished bust measurements from 29½ inches to 58½ inches and lengths from 21 inches to 24½ inches.

Knitting Techniques Used

This design employs several key knitting techniques to create its finished structure. The sweater is worked in the round using circular needles, which allows for seamless construction and efficient stitch management. The yoke is constructed using a chart-based colorwork pattern, incorporating multiple colors in a coordinated design. The body is worked in stockinette stitch, a fundamental knitting technique that creates a smooth, uniform fabric. Underarm shaping is achieved through strategic stitch placement on waste yarn, allowing for proper sleeve cap integration. Ribbed edging at the cast-on provides elasticity and a finished appearance at the neckline.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

• Stockinette Stitch (St st): The primary stitch used for the body and main sections, created by alternating knit and purl rows to produce a smooth, V-textured fabric
• Ribbing: A knit-one, purl-one (K1, P1) pattern used for the neckline ribbing, providing stretch and recovery
• Yoke Colorwork: A charted pattern worked across the yoke section, incorporating contrast colors for visual interest and design definition
• Standard abbreviations used include: knit (k), purl (p), increase (inc), decrease (dec), bind off (BO), cast on (CO), and slip (sl)

Yarn and Materials

The Luna Pullover is designed to be worked in Juniper Moon Farm Moonshine, a yarn specifically selected for this pattern. The color palette consists of three coordinating shades: the main color is #33 Prince Charming, which forms the primary body of the sweater; #01 Dew serves as a secondary contrast color; and #27 Afternoon Nap provides accent colorwork details. Yardage requirements vary by size, with the main color requiring 5 to 8 hanks depending on the finished size.

The pattern calls for US 7 (4.5mm) needles as the primary needle size, including a 24-inch circular needle and a set of five double-pointed needles. A US 6 (4mm) needle in the same configurations is used for ribbed sections. The recommended gauge is 20 stitches and 28 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch, which is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements. Additional notions required include a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and construction points.

Construction Method

The Luna Pullover is constructed using a yoke-down method, beginning with a cast-on at the neckline. The ribbed neckline is worked first, followed by the colorwork yoke chart. The body is then worked downward in stockinette stitch to the underarm, where stitches are placed on waste yarn for later sleeve attachment. The sleeves are worked separately using double-pointed needles, beginning with a smaller needle size for ribbing before transitioning to the larger needle for the main sleeve fabric. This modular construction approach allows for flexibility in sizing and customization.