Sesia Jocelyn Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Sesia Jocelyn Pullover

What is Being Made

The Sesia Jocelyn Pullover is an intermediate-level knitted sweater designed by Pam Grushkin. This pullover is available in six sizes ranging from Small to 3X, with finished bust measurements from 36 inches (101.5 cm) to 56 inches (142 cm) and a length of approximately 20½ to 22 inches (52 to 56 cm) depending on size. The garment features a sophisticated lace design that creates an elegant, refined aesthetic suitable for various occasions.

Techniques Used

The Jocelyn Pullover employs several key knitting techniques to achieve its finished structure:

• Worked Flat: The sweater is constructed using flat knitting methods rather than in-the-round, allowing for traditional row-by-row construction
• Seamed Construction: Pieces are joined together using seaming techniques to create the final garment shape
• Lace Patterning: The design incorporates decorative lace stitches throughout, adding visual interest and texture to the fabric
• Sleeve Shaping: The top is worked in one continuous piece from sleeve to sleeve, with strategic increases to shape the sleeves and body proportions
• Knitted Cast-On: A special cast-on technique is used to add stitches for the body section, integrating new stitches directly into the Wave Lace pattern

Stitches Used

The primary stitch pattern featured in the Jocelyn Pullover is the Wave Lace, which works over a multiple of 6 stitches plus 3. This 12-row repeat pattern creates a flowing, undulating texture:

• SKP (Slip, Knit, Pass Slipped Stitch Over): A left-leaning decrease used to shape the lace openings
• K2tog (Knit 2 Together): A right-leaning decrease that works in conjunction with yarn overs to form the lace motif
• Yarn Overs (yo): Strategic yarn overs create the characteristic open spaces and decorative holes within the Wave Lace pattern
• Stockinette Stitch: Purl rows on the wrong side create smooth stockinette fabric between lace pattern rows

The Wave Lace pattern alternates between decrease-based rows and increase-based rows, creating a wave-like visual effect that shifts across the fabric as the pattern repeats.

Materials and Gauge

The Jocelyn Pullover is designed to be worked in Stacy Charles Fine Yarns ELEGANT, a luxurious blend containing 42% cotton, 42% silk, 10% metallized polyester, and 6% polyamide. Each ball weighs 1.75 ounces (50 grams) and provides 136 yards (125 meters) of yarn. The pattern calls for 7 to 11 balls depending on size, with the sample shown in color #2405 Blush.

Two sizes of needles are required: size 10 (6mm) knitting needles for the main fabric and size 9 (5.5mm) knitting needles for ribbing or edging. The recommended gauge is 15 stitches and 26 rows over 4 inches (10 centimeters) in the Wave Lace pattern using the larger needle. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished measurements. A yarn needle is also needed for seaming and finishing.