String Evelyn Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

String Evelyn Pullover

What is Being Made

The Evelyn Pullover is a classic crewneck sweater designed by Lidia Karabinech. This pullover features a sophisticated colorblock design using three complementary colors from the String CLASSICA cashmere yarn line: black (A), silver (B), and dark turquoise (C). The sweater is available in four sizes ranging from Small to Extra Large, with finished bust measurements from 36½ inches to 47 inches and a length to shoulder of approximately 22 to 23½ inches.

Techniques Used

The Evelyn Pullover is constructed using a bottom-up, seamed, and worked flat approach. This means the garment is knitted in separate flat pieces—front, back, and sleeves—beginning at the lower edges and working upward toward the shoulders, then assembled together with seams. The pattern incorporates German Short Rows, a specialized technique for shaping the neckline without wrapping stitches, allowing for smooth and refined shaping at the front neck opening.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch (St st): The primary stitch throughout the body of the sweater, created by alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side, producing a smooth, classic fabric
• 2x2 Rib worked flat: Used for the neckband ribbing when worked flat in rows, with a multiple of 4 stitches plus 2 edge stitches, alternating knit 2 and purl 2
• 2x2 Rib worked in the round: Applied to the neckband when worked circularly on a 16-inch circular needle, maintaining the same knit 2, purl 2 pattern
• Decreases: The pattern uses ssk (slip, slip, knit) and k2tog (knit 2 together) decreases for shaping the front neckline

Materials and Tools

The Evelyn Pullover is crafted using String CLASSICA, a luxurious 100% cashmere yarn. Each ball contains 1.75 ounces (50 grams) and yields 125 yards (115 meters). The yardage requirements vary by size: 5 balls of color 400002 black (A) for sizes S and M, increasing to 6 balls for sizes L and XL; 3 balls of color 200841 silver (B) for sizes S and M, increasing to 4 balls for sizes L and XL; and 1 ball of color 201363 dark turquoise (C) for size S and M, increasing to 2 balls for sizes L and XL.

The pattern requires US 8 (5mm) straight needles for the main body pieces and a US 8 (5mm) circular needle measuring 16 inches (40 centimeters) long for the neckband ribbing. Additional tools include stitch markers to track pattern placement, stitch holders to temporarily secure stitches during construction, and a yarn needle for seaming and weaving in ends.

Gauge and Fit

The pattern specifies a gauge of 18 stitches and 25 rows over 4 inches (10 centimeters) in Stockinette Stitch. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for obtaining the intended finished measurements and proper fit of the garment. The pattern emphasizes checking gauge before beginning the project.