Shibui Knits Getty Jumper Knitting Pattern

Shibui Knits Getty Textured Pullover

What is Being Made

The Getty is a lightweight textured pullover sweater designed as a versatile summer garment. This cropped-hem pullover features an intriguing texture stitch pattern that creates visual interest while maintaining breathability. The design is intended as a go-to piece that transcends seasonal wear, offering a couture-inspired fit with modern proportions. Available in seven sizes ranging from XS to XXL, with finished bust circumferences from 36.5 inches to 52.5 inches, the Getty accommodates a wide range of body types.

Techniques and Construction Method

The Getty is constructed using a bottom-up seamed approach, a classic knitting method that allows for easy customization and fitting adjustments. The garment begins with the body, which is worked in the round using circular needles until the armholes are reached. At the armholes, the work is divided and the front and back are completed working flat to the shoulders. This transition from circular to flat knitting is a hallmark of fitted pullover construction.

The sleeves are worked flat from the cuff upward and are then set in and seamed to the body. This set-in sleeve construction creates a tailored, structured fit at the shoulder and armhole area. The pattern concludes with a 3-Needle Bind-Off at the shoulders, a technique that creates a strong, flexible seam while binding off live stitches simultaneously.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch pattern used throughout the Getty is the Texture Stitch, which creates the intriguing textural surface that defines this design. The Texture Stitch is worked at a gauge of 18 stitches and 23 rounds over 4 inches when measured after blocking. This gauge is achieved using size 9 needles (5.5 mm) with the yarn held as specified in the materials section.

The pattern employs standard knitting techniques including cast-on at the beginning, decreases at the armholes and shoulders to shape the garment, and bind-off to finish edges. Stitch markers are used to track pattern repeats and construction points, while stitch holders maintain live stitches during the transition between body and sleeves.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Getty is designed to be worked with two yarns held together throughout the entire garment, creating a unique blend of fibers and visual effect:

• Shibui Knits Twig: A yarn composed of 46% Linen, 42% Recycled Silk, and 12% Wool, with 190 yards per 50-gram skein. The pattern requires 4 to 6 skeins depending on size, with smaller sizes (XS through M/L) requiring 4 skeins, and larger sizes (L through XXL) requiring 5 to 6 skeins.
• Shibui Knits Cima: A luxurious yarn composed of 70% Superbaby Alpaca and 30% Fine Merino, with 328 yards per 50-gram skein. The pattern requires 3 to 4 skeins depending on size, with most sizes requiring 3 skeins and the largest size (XXL) requiring 4 skeins.

The combination of Twig and Cima creates what the pattern describes as a halo effect, contributing to the lightweight, ethereal quality of the finished garment. The linen and recycled silk in Twig provide structure and breathability, while the superbaby alpaca in Cima adds softness and a subtle halo of fiber around the stitches. This fiber blend makes the Getty suitable for warm-weather wear while maintaining elegance and sophistication.

Needles and Tools

The Getty requires two sizes of circular needles:

• Size 7 (4.5 mm) circular needle in 24-inch or 32-inch length, used for the initial cast-on and ribbing or edge work
• Size 9 (5.5 mm) circular needle in 24-inch or 32-inch length, used for the main body and Texture Stitch pattern

Additional tools required include a spare size 9 needle for the 3-Needle Bind-Off at the shoulders, waste yarn for the provisional cast-on, stitch markers to track pattern repeats and construction points, stitch holders to maintain live stitches, and a tapestry needle for seaming the sle