Shibui Knits Mix No. 35 Jumper Knitting Pattern

Shibui Knits Mix No. 35 Sweater

What Is Being Made

Shibui Knits Mix No. 35 is a designer sweater pattern created by Lori Versaci, featured in the Fall/Winter 2014 collection. This is an oversized crew neck pullover sweater designed for experienced knitters, available in sizes XS through XL with finished bust circumferences ranging from 42 to 54 inches. The garment showcases a casual, relaxed fit with +13 inches of ease, making it an accessible layering piece and wardrobe staple.

Design Details and Construction

This sweater is distinguished by several thoughtful design elements that elevate it beyond a basic pullover. The primary visual feature is a revised Fisherman's Rib stitch that creates distinctive texture and depth throughout the body while maintaining a lightweight feel. The design incorporates extra-long sleeves that highlight the transition between two complementary yarns—Shibui Cima and Shibui Pebble—creating visual interest and dimension. Curved ribbing outlines scallop-shaped side panels, adding sophisticated shaping and movement to the silhouette. The neckline is a simple crew style that keeps the design casual and versatile.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs bottom-up construction, meaning the sweater is knit from the lower edge upward. All major pieces—back, front, sleeves, and side panels—are worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, then seamed together to create the finished garment. The back and front are knit as separate pieces, with sleeves and side panels also constructed separately before assembly. The scallop shaping at the lower side corners is achieved through a combination of increases and short rows, creating the curved paneling detail. Sleeves are set in after the body is seamed, followed by the side panel insertion, demonstrating a multi-step assembly process typical of garment construction.

Stitches Used

• Modified Fisherman's Rib: The primary stitch pattern used for the main body, creating texture and visual interest. This stitch requires careful row counting on a blocked swatch—knitters should count the bumps in a column of purl stitches over 4 inches and double that count to determine rows per 4 inches.
• Stockinette Stitch (St st): Used in sections of the garment, worked with 2 strands of Shibui Cima held together.
• 1×1 Ribbing: Used for finishing edges and creating the curved ribbing that outlines the scallop-shaped side panels. This classic rib alternates knit and purl stitches and is worked on slightly larger needles to maintain proper gauge and elasticity.

Materials and Tools

The sweater is knit using two distinct Shibui Knits yarns held together in various combinations to achieve different gauges and effects. Shibui Cima is a luxury yarn composed of 70% superbaby alpaca and 30% fine merino, offered at 328 yards per 50-gram skein and shown in the Mineral colorway. Yardage requirements range from 6 to 7 skeins depending on size. Shibui Pebble is a sophisticated blend of 48% recycled silk, 36% fine merino, and 16% cashmere, requiring 7 to 8 skeins per garment. The combination of these premium fibers—alpaca, merino, silk, and cashmere—creates a sweater that is both luxuriously soft and responsibly sourced.

Needles required include Size 6 (4 mm) straight needles and Size 7 (4.5 mm) straight needles, plus Size 7 (4.5 mm) double-pointed needles (dpns) for any ribbed sections or finishing work. The specific needle size used depends on achieving the correct gauge with the yarn combinations specified in the pattern.

Gauge Information

Proper gauge is essential for this pattern and varies depending on the stitch and yarn combination used:

• Modified Fisherman's Rib: 18 stitches and 44 rows over 4 inches after blocking, worked with 1 strand of Cima and 1 strand of Pebble held together on size 6 needles.
• Stockinette Stitch: