String Le Brun Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

String Le Brun Pullover

What is Being Made

The String Le Brun Pullover is a sophisticated knitted sweater designed by Lidia Karabinech. This pullover features a classic crew-neck construction with raglan armholes and is available in four sizes: Small (37½" bust), Medium (41½" bust), Large (44½" bust), and Extra Large (49" bust). The finished length to shoulder measures 26 inches, making it a standard-length pullover suitable for layering or wearing as a standalone piece.

Techniques Used

This sweater is constructed using a bottom-up, seamed, and worked-flat method. The garment is knitted in separate flat pieces—back, front, and sleeves—which are then seamed together. The construction begins at the lower edge and progresses upward toward the shoulders, allowing for straightforward shaping and adjustments throughout the knitting process. The raglan armhole shaping is achieved through strategic decreases worked on right-side rows, creating the distinctive diagonal lines characteristic of raglan sleeves.

Stitches Used

The Le Brun Pullover employs two primary stitch patterns:

• Stockinette Stitch – The main fabric throughout the sweater, created by knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows. This stitch produces a smooth, classic texture ideal for showcasing the luxury of the yarn fiber.
• Half Fisherman Rib – Used as a textured detail, this stitch combines knit and purl stitches in alternating columns. On right-side rows, knit and purl stitches alternate; on wrong-side rows, purl stitches are worked with knit stitches inserted into the row below, creating a subtle ribbed texture with more elasticity than standard stockinette.

The pattern also incorporates specialized decrease techniques:

• RDD (Right Double Decrease) – A decrease that slips two stitches to a cable needle, holds them to the back, and works two knit-together stitches, combining one stitch from the cable needle and one from the left-hand needle.
• LDD (Left Double Decrease) – A mirror decrease that slips two stitches to a cable needle, holds them to the front, and works two knit-together stitches, combining one stitch from the cable needle and one from the left-hand needle.

These double decreases are essential for shaping the raglan armholes and creating a polished, structured silhouette.

Materials

The Le Brun Pullover calls for STRING CASHSETA, a luxurious blend of 50% cashmere and 50% silk. This fiber combination provides exceptional softness, breathability, and a subtle sheen. The yarn is supplied in balls of 1.75 ounces (50 grams) with 114 yards (105 meters) per ball. Yardage requirements range from 9 balls for the Small size to 13 balls for the Extra Large size, totaling approximately 1,026 yards for Small through 1,482 yards for Extra Large. The garment shown is knitted in color 307288 coral, a warm, flattering hue.

Needles required include one pair of size 8 (5mm) needles for the main fabric and one pair of size 7 (4.5mm) needles, likely for ribbed edgings or cuffs. The gauge is 17 stitches and 24 rows over 4 inches (10 centimeters) in Stockinette Stitch using the larger needles after blocking, making this a standard-weight knit suitable for intermediate to advanced knitters. Additional supplies include waste yarn for holding stitches, stitch holders, and a yarn needle for seaming and finishing.