Shibui Knits Promenade Jumper Knitting Pattern

Shibui Knits Promenade Side Panel Pullover

What is Being Made

The Promenade is a sophisticated pullover sweater designed by Shellie Anderson, featuring a flattering silhouette with dramatic dropped shoulders and a rolled hem. This garment is ideal for those seeking comfortable, everyday wear with unexpected elegance. The pullover showcases a poetic aesthetic enhanced by cable texture detailing at the side panels and collar, making it a versatile layering piece suitable for various occasions.

Construction Technique

The Promenade is constructed using a bottom-up knitting method, which allows knitters to try on the garment as it progresses and make adjustments to length as needed. The body is worked in the round on circular needles from the cast-on edge upward until the armholes are reached. At the armholes, the work is divided and continues flat for the front and back pieces, allowing for the signature dropped shoulder shaping. The dropped shoulder effect is created by strategically increasing stitches at the armhole, producing a relaxed, contemporary fit. Sleeves are worked flat from the cuff upward and later seamed to the body. Shoulders are joined using the 3-Needle Bind-Off technique, a professional finishing method that creates a secure, invisible seam. The collar is then picked up from the neckline and worked in the round to complete the garment.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch used throughout the Promenade is stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric base. Cable patterns are strategically incorporated at the side panels and collar, adding textural interest and visual sophistication to the design. These cables provide an unexpected decorative element that elevates the overall aesthetic of the pullover. The pattern includes detailed instructions for cable placement and execution, making it accessible to intermediate-level knitters.

Materials and Tools

The Promenade is designed to be worked with Shibui Knits Drift, a luxurious yarn blend composed of 85% Extra Fine Merino and 15% Cashmere. This premium fiber combination provides softness, breathability, and warmth, making it ideal for a garment intended for comfortable, regular wear. The yarn is worked with a single strand throughout the project.

Yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 11 to 16 skeins of Drift (110 yards per 50-gram skein), depending on the finished bust circumference chosen. The pattern is available in seven sizes, from XS to XXL, with finished bust circumferences ranging from 37 to 53 inches.

Essential knitting tools include:

• Size 6 (4 mm) circular needle in 16-inch length for the initial cast-on and ribbed sections
• Size 6 (4 mm) circular needle in 24-inch or 32-inch length for working the body in the round
• Size 8 (5 mm) circular needle in 24-inch or 32-inch length for the main body stockinette stitch
• A spare Size 8 (5 mm) needle dedicated to the 3-Needle Bind-Off shoulder seaming
• Cable needle for executing cable stitches
• Stitch markers to denote pattern repeats and construction points
• Stitch holders for temporarily securing stitches during construction
• Tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends and seaming sleeves

Gauge and Finished Dimensions

The pattern specifies a gauge of 19 stitches and 29 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch after blocking, worked with a single strand of Drift on Size 8 needles. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for obtaining the intended finished dimensions. The Promenade is designed with generous ease, featuring approximately 4.5 inches of positive ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit. Back length from the shoulder measures between 24.5 and 26.5 inches depending on size, while finished bust circumference ranges from 37 to 53 inches to accommodate sizes XS through XXL.

Skill Level

This pattern is rated as Intermediate, making it suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle more complex construction techniques such as working in the round, managing multiple needle sizes, executing cable stitches, and performing the 3-Needle Bind-Off. The bottom-up construction and detailed pattern instructions provide clear guidance throughout the project.