String Joanna Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

String Joanna Pullover

What Is Being Made

The String Joanna Pullover is a knitted sweater designed by Beryl Hiatt at Tricoter. This pullover is a classic crew-neck style available in four sizes: Small (Medium, Large, Extra Large), with finished bust measurements of 38 (42, 46, 50) inches and a length to shoulder of 27 inches. The design features a sophisticated blend of luxury fibers and creates a refined, wearable garment suitable for everyday wear.

Techniques Used

The Joanna Pullover is constructed using a bottom-up, seamed, worked-flat approach. This method involves knitting the body pieces separately in flat rows on circular needles, then seaming the pieces together to create the finished garment. The bottom-up construction allows for easy fitting adjustments and the ability to try on the sweater as it is being created. The worked-flat technique provides excellent stitch definition and makes it easier to maintain consistent gauge throughout the project.

Stitches Used

The Joanna Pullover employs several fundamental knitting stitches to create its textured surface and structure:

• 1x1 Rib – Used over an odd number of stitches, this stitch alternates knit and purl stitches (K1, P1) and creates vertical lines of texture. It is worked over an even number of stitches as well, maintaining the same knit-purl alternation pattern.
• 2x2 Rib – This stitch pattern alternates two knit stitches with two purl stitches (K2, P2) and provides a more pronounced ribbed texture than 1x1 rib. It is used in sections requiring additional elasticity and structure.
• Horizontal Rib – This stitch creates horizontal lines of texture across the fabric, adding visual interest and dimension to the sweater body.
• Basic Knit and Purl Stitches – The foundation of all ribbed patterns, these stitches are combined in various configurations throughout the design.

The pattern also incorporates decreases (such as P2tog for purl two together) and increases (such as Pfb for purl front and back) to shape the garment at the shoulders and neckline, creating a properly fitted silhouette.

Materials

The Joanna Pullover is designed to showcase luxury fibers in two complementary yarns:

• String BLOSSOM – A blend of 50% cashmere and 50% silk, this yarn is used as the primary yarn (A). Each ball weighs 1.75 ounces (50 grams) and contains 177 yards (162 meters) of yardage. The pattern calls for 7 (8, 9, 10) balls depending on size, in color 400002 ebony.
• Sesia BLUEBELL – A luxurious blend of 50% mohair, 40% polyester, and 18% silk, this yarn is used as the secondary yarn (B) for added texture and dimension. Each ball weighs 0.88 ounces (25 grams) and contains 136 yards (125 meters) of yardage. The pattern requires 9 (10, 12, 13) balls depending on size, in color 0067 onyx/black.

Needles and Notions

The Joanna Pullover requires US 7 (4.5mm) circular needles in 24-inch or 32-inch lengths for the main fabric, and US 6 (4mm) circular needles in both 24-inch/32-inch and 16-inch lengths for ribbed sections and the neckband. Additional notions include two stitch holders for holding stitches during construction, stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping points, and a yarn needle for seaming and weaving in ends.

Gauge

Achieving proper gauge is essential for the correct fit of this sweater. The pattern specifies that 21 stitches and 24 rows equal 4 inches (10 centimeters) in 2x2 Rib, and 19 stitches and 24 rows equal 4 inches (10 centimeters) in Horizontal Rib. Knitters are advised to take time to check gauge before beginning the project to ensure the finished garment matches the intended measurements.