Shibui Knits Goodall Jumper Knitting Pattern

Shibui Knits Goodall Slimming Shell

What Is Being Made

The Goodall is a summer knit shell or tee designed by Sivia Harding, featuring a flattering A-line silhouette with a sloped hem and slimming details. This versatile pattern offers two options: a sleeveless shell version or an above-elbow sleeve tee variation. The garment is available in seven sizes ranging from XS to XXL, with finished bust circumferences from 35.25 inches to 51.25 inches, making it suitable for a wide range of body types.

Design Features and Shaping

The Goodall showcases thoughtful construction techniques that create both visual appeal and flattering fit. The front features slimming slip-stitch lines that extend diagonally from the underarms to the hem, creating a refined vertical line that elongates the silhouette. The swingy A-line shape provides comfortable ease through the hips while maintaining a fitted bust, with the pattern offering generous ease options of approximately 3.25 inches in the bust and 12.5 inches in the hip for a relaxed, wearable fit.

Knitting Techniques

The Goodall employs a combination of construction methods to achieve its elegant shape and structure. The garment is worked bottom-up, beginning with a cast-on at the hem. The body is worked in the round from the hem to the armholes, allowing for seamless construction in the lower portion. Short rows are strategically placed at the hem to create the sloped shaping that characterizes this design. Above the armholes, the pattern transitions to working flat, and the front and back pieces are seamed together at the shoulders and sides. Sleeves, whether included in the tee version, are also knit flat and then set in and seamed for a polished finish. The neckline is completed with an I-Cord edge worked in doubled yarn for a refined edge treatment.

Stitches and Stitch Details

The primary stitch throughout the Goodall is stockinette stitch (St st), which provides a smooth, classic fabric that showcases the yarn's drape and color. The signature design element features slip-stitch lines worked on the front, creating diagonal slimming lines that add visual interest and texture without significantly altering the fabric weight. These slip stitches are worked with yarn held in back (wyib) to maintain the integrity of the stockinette ground while creating the decorative vertical effect. The pattern requires basic knitting skills including working in the round, short-row shaping, and seaming, making it suitable for experienced knitters.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Goodall is designed to be knit with two strands of yarn held together: one strand of Shibui Knits Reed (100% linen) and one strand of Shibui Knits Cima (70% Superbaby Alpaca, 30% Fine Merino). This yarn combination creates a lightweight, breathable fabric ideal for warm-weather wear, with the linen providing structure and the alpaca-merino blend adding softness and drape. For the sleeveless shell version, knitters will need 4 to 5 skeins of Reed (246 yards per 50g skein) and 3 to 4 skeins of Cima (328 yards per 50g skein), depending on size. The tee version requires additional yardage: 5 to 7 skeins of Reed and 4 to 5 skeins of Cima. The pattern specifies a gauge of 20 stitches and 32 rounds over 4 inches in stockinette stitch after blocking when using the specified yarn combination.

Needles and Tools

The Goodall pattern requires size 5 (3.75 mm) needles in a 16-inch circular format or a set of double-pointed needles for the initial cast-on and lower body work in the round. A size 6 (4 mm) 24-inch circular needle is needed for working the upper body flat. Additional tools include stitch markers to denote pattern repeats and shaping points, stitch holders for temporarily securing stitches during construction, and a tapestry needle for seaming and finishing. Proper gauge is essential for achieving the intended fit and drape of this garment.

Skill Level

The Goodall is rated for experienced knitters. While the basic stitches are fundamental, the pattern combines multiple construction techniques including in-the-round kn