Pentney Jumper Knitting Pattern

Pentney in Mode at Rowan Alpaca Wool Knitted Sweater

What is Being Made

The Pentney is a top-down knitted sweater designed by Quail Studio and available in two neckline variations: a classic crew neck or a V-neck option. This intermediate-level knitting project is worked seamlessly from the neck downward, creating a garment with minimal finishing required. The sweater is sized to fit chest measurements ranging from 81–86 cm (32–34 inches) up to 152–157 cm (60–62 inches), with corresponding finished chest measurements of 105 cm to 171.5 cm, accommodating a wide range of body sizes.

Knitting Techniques Used

The Pentney employs several key knitting techniques characteristic of intermediate-level garment construction:

• Top-down construction: The sweater is knitted from the neckline downward, allowing for easy fitting adjustments and the ability to try on the garment as it progresses.
• Seamless in-the-round knitting: The body is worked in rounds using circular needles, eliminating the need for seaming side seams and creating a smooth, continuous fabric.
• Cable knitting: The pattern features cable stitches as a decorative element, requiring the use of a cable needle to create twisted rope-like textures.
• Increases and shaping: Strategic increases are worked at the beginning of rows and on alternating rows to shape the shoulders and create proper garment fit.
• Stitch pattern integration: Increases are incorporated directly into the established stitch pattern, requiring attention to pattern placement and continuity.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Pentney features a distinctive repeating stitch pattern that forms the visual interest of the garment. The pattern uses the following stitches:

• Knit (K) and Purl (P) stitches: The foundation of the pattern, creating contrast between textured and smooth areas.
• Cable 4 Back (C4B): A special abbreviation used throughout the pattern. This technique involves slipping the next 2 stitches onto a cable needle and leaving them at the back of the work, knitting the following 2 stitches, then knitting the 2 stitches from the cable needle. This creates the characteristic twisted cable texture.
• Patterned repeats: The core pattern repeats across the garment in a structured sequence, with the pattern repeat consisting of 6 rows that establish the cable and knit-purl rhythm.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Pentney is designed to be worked in Mode at Rowan Alpaca Wool, a luxury yarn blend. The yardage requirements vary by size and neckline choice:

• Crew neck sweater: Requires 12–23 balls of 50-gram yarn, depending on size (smallest to largest).
• V-neck sweater: Requires 11–22 balls of 50-gram yarn, with the V-neck using slightly less yardage due to the reduced neck depth.
• Photographed colorways: The pattern includes photographs in Fawn 015 (for the crew neck version) and Slate 012 (for the V-neck version), providing color inspiration for makers.

The pattern specifies the following needles for construction:

• 3.75mm (UK size 9 / US size 5) straight needles: One pair used for initial cast-on and back shoulder section.
• 3.75mm (UK size 9 / US size 5) circular needle: Available in lengths of 90–160 cm depending on size, used for working the body in the round.
• 3.75mm (UK size 9 / US size 5) double-pointed needles: A set of 4 needles used for working the smaller circumferences at the neckline and cuffs.

Gauge and Tension

Achieving the correct tension is essential for proper fit. The pattern specifies a tension of 24 stitches and 32 rows or rounds to 10 centimeters when measured over the pattern using 3.75mm (US 5) needles. This relatively tight gauge contributes to the structure and drape of the finished sweater