Shibui Knits Horizon Jumper Knitting Pattern

Shibui Knits Horizon Layered Colorblock Pullover

What Is Being Made

The Horizon is a sophisticated pullover sweater designed by Shellie Anderson, featuring a distinctive layered colorblock construction. This intermediate-level knitting project showcases contrasting color segments that intentionally overlap to create visual depth and a modern aesthetic. The pullover is available in seven sizes ranging from XS to XXL, with finished bust circumferences from 36.5 to 52.5 inches, making it suitable for various body types and fit preferences.

Construction Techniques

The Horizon employs a bottom-up, seamless construction worked in the round, a technique that minimizes finishing work and creates clean, professional results. The garment is built in distinct sections:

• The lower body is worked in the round from the hem upward in Color A, establishing the foundation of the sweater
• The upper body is then worked in the round in Color B, and deliberately joined to the lower body with an intentional fabric overlap, creating the signature layered colorblock effect
• At the armholes, the work transitions from circular to flat construction, allowing the front and back to be shaped separately
• The sleeves are worked flat from the cuff upward and subsequently set in and seamed, providing structure and definition to the armhole area

Stitches and Stitch Details

The Horizon is primarily constructed in stockinette stitch (St st), a fundamental knitting stitch that creates the smooth, classic fabric appearance. The pattern incorporates simple hems that provide a polished, refined finish to the garment edges. The gauge is consistent at 20 stitches and 28 rounds per 4 inches in stockinette stitch after blocking, worked with the specified yarn combination on size 7 needles.

Materials and Yarn

The Horizon is designed to be worked with two yarns held together throughout the entire project: one strand of Shibui Knits Cima combined with one strand of Shibui Knits Linen. This dual-yarn approach creates a refined, balanced fabric with unique characteristics.

Shibui Knits Cima is a luxury fiber blend composed of 70% Superbaby Alpaca and 30% Fine Merino, offered at 328 yards per 50-gram skein. The pattern requires 2 to 3 skeins of Color A and 2 to 4 skeins of Color B, depending on the size being knitted.

Shibui Knits Linen is a pure fiber option at 100% Linen, provided at 246 yards per 50-gram skein. The pattern calls for 2 to 3 skeins of Color A and 3 to 4 skeins of Color B, again varying by size.

The sample garment pictured is worked in Ivory for Color A and Tar for Color B, demonstrating the striking contrast that defines the colorblock aesthetic. The model wearing Size S is 5'7" tall with approximately 4 inches of positive ease.

Tools and Equipment

The Horizon requires standard knitting needles in two sizes: size 5 (3.75 mm) needles for initial ribbing or hems, and two sets of size 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles in either 24-inch or 32-inch lengths to accommodate the seamless, in-the-round construction. Additional tools include stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping points, stitch holders for securing stitches during armhole and neckline shaping, and a tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends and seaming the sleeves.

Skill Level and Complexity

Rated as an Intermediate project, the Horizon assumes knitters have foundational skills in circular knitting, gauge measurement, and basic shaping techniques. The layered colorblock construction and transition from in-the-round to flat knitting provide moderate complexity, while the stockinette stitch base keeps the project accessible to experienced beginners and intermediate knitters seeking to expand their technique repertoire.