Pepperell Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Pepperell Pullover in Juniper Moon Gabriella

What Is Being Made

The Pepperell pullover is a seamless, bottom-up knit sweater designed by Alison Green and featured in The Kittery Collection. This pullover is available in seven sizes ranging from XS to 3X, with finished bust measurements from 32 inches (81.5 cm) to 56 inches (142 cm) and lengths from 21¾ inches (55 cm) to 26¼ inches (66.5 cm). The design showcases a classic pullover silhouette with decorative colorwork elements at the cuffs and yoke, making it a versatile layering piece suitable for various occasions and body types.

Knitting Techniques Used

This sweater employs several intermediate knitting techniques that create both structural integrity and visual interest. The seamless construction method eliminates the need for seaming, resulting in a more polished finished garment. Stranded colorwork is worked at the cuffs and yoke, a traditional technique where two colors of yarn are carried across the row to create patterned designs. The pattern incorporates increases worked throughout the body and sleeves to achieve proper shaping and fit. The sweater is worked in the round using circular needles, which is a hallmark of modern seamless knit construction.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

The Pepperell pullover is primarily constructed using Stockinette stitch in the plain sections, which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a distinctive V-shaped texture on the right side. The colorwork sections are worked using the stranded colorwork technique, where two colors are held simultaneously and floated across the back of the work to create the pattern. The pattern includes several specialized increase methods for shaping:

• RLI (Right Lifted Increase) – Lifting the first leg of the stitch below the next stitch onto the left needle and knitting it, creating an increase that leans to the right
• LLI (Left Lifted Increase) – Lifting the left leg of the stitch below the last knitted stitch, creating an increase that leans to the left
• M1R (Make 1 Right) – Inserting the left needle under the strand of yarn between stitches from back to front and knitting through the front loop
• M1L (Make 1 Left) – Inserting the left needle under the strand of yarn between stitches from front to back and knitting through the back loop

Additionally, the pattern uses purl stitches for ribbing at the cuffs and hem, which creates elastic edges that help the garment stay in place.

Yarn and Materials

The Pepperell pullover is knit using Juniper Moon Farm Gabriella yarn, a premium fiber choice. The pattern requires 5 to 8 balls of main color (MC) yarn depending on size, with 5 balls needed for the smallest size (XS) and 8 balls for the largest size (3X). One additional ball of contrasting color (CC) yarn is used for the colorwork at the cuffs and yoke. The pattern showcases two colorway options: the first features MC #08 Charcoal paired with CC #03 Light Denim, while the second combines MC #07 Denim with CC #10 Brown, offering versatile color choices for different preferences.

Needles and Tools

This project requires a comprehensive needle set to accommodate the various stages of construction. US 8 (5 mm) circular needles in three lengths are used for the main fabric: a 32-inch (80 cm) needle for working the body in the round, an optional 24-inch (60 cm) needle for transitioning to smaller circumferences, and a 16-inch (40 cm) needle for the upper body and yoke. US 8 (5 mm) double-pointed needles are used for the sleeve caps and crown shaping. US 7 (4.5 mm) needles in the same configurations (32-inch, 16-inch circular, and double-pointed) are used for the ribbed cuffs and hem, which are worked at a tighter gauge to create elastic edges. The pattern specifies that needle sizes should be adjusted as needed to obtain the correct gauge. Additional notions include a tapestry needle for weaving in ends, stitch markers to denote pattern repeats and shaping points, and scrap yarn or stitch holders