Plymouth Yarn 3425 Woman's Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Plymouth Yarn 3425 Woman's Pullover

Garment Overview

The Plymouth Yarn 3425 is an easy-to-knit woman's pullover sweater featuring a classic, wearable design. This pullover is characterized by slits at the bottom and a tapered silhouette that gradually narrows toward the armholes, creating a flattering fit. The sweater is available in five sizes ranging from XSmall to XLarge, with finished chest measurements from 34 inches to 50 inches and lengths from 21 to 24 inches. The pattern is worked primarily in stockinette stitch with strategic garter stitch detailing along the side edges.

Materials and Gauge

This pullover is knitted using Pima Rino Tweed yarn, a premium blend that provides excellent drape and durability. The pattern requires 8 to 13 balls of 50-gram yarn depending on size, with the sample garment shown in color 109 Frosty Olive. The recommended gauge is 20 stitches and 28 rows over 4 inches on US 6 needles or the size necessary to obtain proper gauge. Additional notions include 2 stitch holders and 2 stitch markers for managing stitches during construction.

Knitting Techniques

The Plymouth Yarn 3425 employs multiple construction techniques to create its finished structure. The pattern uses both worked flat sections and worked in the round elements, providing knitters with varied techniques throughout the project. The garment is constructed using a bottom-up approach for the body, with top-down construction for the sleeves, allowing knitters to easily adjust sleeve length to their preference. The pullover is seamed together, requiring careful finishing work to join the various pieces. This mixed-technique approach makes the pattern accessible to intermediate knitters while offering construction flexibility.

Stitch Techniques and Pattern Details

The back panel begins with a ribbed cuff worked over 2 inches using alternating knit and purl stitches in a K4, P4 pattern, with garter stitch edges maintained throughout. After the ribbed section, the pattern transitions to stockinette stitch while maintaining 4 to 9 stitches of garter stitch on each side edge, depending on size. Strategic decreases are worked at regular intervals—specifically, one stitch is decreased at each end on the first knit row and then every 14th row for a total of 4 additional decreases—creating the tapered silhouette. The armholes are established by binding off 6 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows when the work measures between 13½ and 14½ inches from the cast-on edge, depending on size.

Construction Method

The pullover construction begins with casting on between 100 and 140 stitches for the back panel, depending on the desired size. The knitter works the back piece flat from the bottom up, incorporating the ribbed cuff, stockinette body with tapered shaping, and armhole decreases before moving to sleeve construction. The sleeves are notably worked from the top down, which provides significant flexibility for customizing sleeve length before binding off. This top-down sleeve method allows knitters to try on the garment and adjust proportions to their specific measurements and preferences. Once all pieces are completed, they are seamed together to create the finished pullover.

Key Design Features

• Bottom slits that add visual interest and ease of movement
• Tapered body shaping that creates definition toward the armholes
• Garter stitch selvage edges that facilitate seaming and provide structural stability
• Top-down sleeve construction allowing for customizable sleeve length
• Five size options accommodating a wide range of body measurements
• Straightforward stockinette stitch body suitable for intermediate knitters

Yarn and Needle Specifications

The pattern specifies Pima Rino Tweed yarn as the primary material, selected for its quality and performance characteristics. Knitters should use US 6 needles or adjust needle size as needed to achieve the specified gauge of 20 stitches and 28 rows per 4 inches. Proper gauge is essential for achieving the intended finished measurements and fit of the garment. The yarn quantity ranges from 400 grams for the smallest size to 650 grams for the largest size, making this a moderately-yarded project suitable for stash-busting or single-skein purchases.