Shibui Knits Inscribe Jumper Knitting Pattern

Shibui Knits Inscribe Broken Rib V-Neck Pullover

What is Being Made

The Shibui Knits Inscribe is a deep v-neck pullover sweater designed for effortless, everyday wear. This intermediate-level knitting project features a sophisticated contrast between broken-rib textured stitches and smooth stockinette stitch sections, creating visual interest and dimension throughout the garment. The sweater is available in five sizes, ranging from XS to XL with finished bust circumferences from 38 to 50 inches, making it suitable for a wide range of body types.

Knitting Techniques Used

The Inscribe is constructed using a bottom-up, seamed, and worked-flat approach, meaning the knitter works individual pieces separately on straight or circular needles before assembling them together. This method allows for easier gauge checking and adjustments during the knitting process. The pattern incorporates set-in sleeves, which require shaping at the armhole and sleeve cap for a fitted, tailored appearance. The v-neck is shaped using strategic decreases, and the pattern employs a 3-needle bind-off technique to join the shoulder seams, creating a professional, durable finish. The design requires careful attention to blocked row gauge versus unblocked row gauge, as the yarn relaxes significantly after washing, making proper blocking essential for accurate measurements.

Stitches Used

The primary stitches featured in this pattern are:

• Stockinette Stitch (St st) – the smooth, classic knit stitch that forms the base of the design
• Broken Rib – a textured stitch pattern that contrasts with the stockinette sections, adding visual depth and subtle texture to the finished sweater
• Wrap and Turn (w&t) – used for short-row shaping to create the v-neck neckline with smooth, gradual decreases

The pattern requires working with locking stitch markers to track pattern repeats and shaping points, and a tapestry needle for seaming the pieces together and weaving in ends.

Materials and Yarn

The Inscribe is designed to be knitted using two strands of yarn held together throughout, combining two distinct Shibui Knits fibers for optimal weight, warmth, and drape:

• Shibui Staccato – 70% superwash merino, 30% silk; 191 yards per 50-gram skein; 5 to 9 skeins required depending on size
• Shibui Maai – 70% superbaby alpaca, 30% fine merino; 175 yards per 50-gram skein; 5 to 8 skeins required depending on size

This two-strand combination creates a luxurious blend that balances the warmth and softness of alpaca with the durability and easy-care properties of superwash merino and silk. The chainette structure of Maai means the yarn relaxes after washing, which is why swatches must be washed and blocked to accurately measure gauge before beginning the project.

Needles and Tools

The pattern requires multiple needle sizes to accommodate different sections of the sweater:

• Size 4 (3.5 mm) circular needle – 32 inches long, used for the ribbed neckband edge
• Size 7 (4.5 mm) needles – used for initial ribbing or edge sections
• Size 9 (5.5 mm) needles – the primary working needles for the body and sleeves; gauge is 17 stitches and 24 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch when working with both yarns held together
• Spare size 9 needle – required for the 3-needle bind-off shoulder seam

Additional tools include stitch holders for holding stitches while working other sections, and a tapestry needle for finishing.

Sizing and Fit

The pattern is graded in five sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL) with finished bust circumferences of 38 (40, 42, 46, 50) inches. The back length measures 24.5 (25, 25.5, 26, 26