Plymouth Yarn Reverse Rib Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Plymouth Yarn Reverse Rib Pullover

What is Being Made

The Plymouth Yarn Reverse Rib Pullover (Pattern No. 3367) is a classic knitted sweater featuring a reverse rib stitch pattern throughout. This pullover is available in four sizes with finished bust measurements of 37, 40, 44, and 47½ inches, and finished lengths ranging from 23 to 24½ inches. The design offers a timeless, fitted silhouette suitable for various occasions and seasons depending on yarn choice.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs seamed construction and is worked flat, meaning pieces are knitted on straight needles rather than in the round. The garment is constructed in separate pieces—back, front, and sleeves—which are then seamed together. The pattern includes several shaping techniques to create a well-fitted garment:

• Ribbed edging at the cuffs and hem for elasticity and structure
• Armhole shaping achieved through strategic bind-offs and decreases
• Sleeve cap shaping with increases worked at regular intervals to create proper sleeve length and fit
• Neck shaping on the front piece with graduated bind-offs for a smooth neckline
• Shoulder shaping through bind-offs at the top of the back and front pieces

Stitches Used

The primary stitch pattern is reverse rib, which alternates knit and purl stitches to create vertical texture. The pattern specifies a reverse rib repeat of k1, p3 (knit one, purl three) on right-side rows, with the stitches reversed on wrong-side rows. This creates a distinctive ribbed appearance that differs from traditional rib by emphasizing the purl columns. The body is worked primarily in stockinette stitch (abbreviated as st st), which forms the smooth fabric base. The gauge is established at 18 stitches and 4 inches over stockinette stitch.

Materials

This pattern is designed for Sea Isle Cotton yarn by Plymouth Yarn. The yardage requirement is 4 to 5 skeins of 100-gram weight, depending on size selected. The sample shown is knitted in color 4 Rosewater. Needles required include US 5 and US 7 straight needles (or the size necessary to obtain the specified gauge), plus a 16-inch US 5 circular needle for neckline finishing. Additional supplies include stitch holders for managing stitches during construction.