Ocean Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern

Ocean Sweater in Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia

What is Being Made

The Ocean sweater is a knitted pullover garment designed by Ursula O'Connor as part of the Winter Breeze Collection. This intermediate-level project creates a fitted sweater available in four sizes: Small, Medium, Large, and X-Large. The finished garment features a bust width of 38 to 44 inches (96 to 112 centimeters) and a length of 24 to 27 inches (61 to 69 centimeters), with sleeve lengths ranging from 17 to 18.5 inches (43 to 47 centimeters).

Techniques Used

This knitting project employs several intermediate techniques to create visual interest and structural shaping. The pattern utilizes decreasing techniques including slip-stitch decreases (slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over) and knit-two-together decreases to create a tapered, fitted silhouette. The sweater incorporates color work using three distinct yarn colors to build a multi-tonal design. Knitters will also work with cast-on variations, including mid-row cast-on stitches to create textural elements within the fabric. The construction follows a traditional sweater pattern with separate back, front, and sleeve pieces that are assembled together.

Stitches Used

The Ocean sweater is primarily constructed using Stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic knit fabric with a flat appearance on the right side. The pattern incorporates purl stitches in a structured arrangement, creating a ribbed textural pattern that alternates with the Stockinette sections. The decreasing sequences—including slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over (sl 1, K1, psso) and knit two together (K2tog)—are worked in specific patterns to create graduated shaping and visual definition. The pattern also features slip-stitch decreases using the centered decrease technique (sl 1, K2tog, psso) for refined shaping. A garter stitch row (knit to end) appears as a transition element within the pattern structure.

Materials

The Ocean sweater is crafted using Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia yarn in three coordinating colorways. The yarn requirements include one 100-gram hank each of color 115 Denim (A) and color 119 Icicle (B), along with three to four 100-gram hanks of color 114 Indigo (C), depending on the size being knitted. Knitters will need two pairs of knitting needles: size US 5 (3.75 millimeters) for ribbed sections and size US 6 (4 millimeters) for the main fabric. The pattern is worked to a gauge of 22 stitches and 32 rows over a 4-inch (10-centimeter) square in Stockinette stitch using the larger needles, ensuring proper fit and fabric drape.