String Nancy Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

String Nancy Pullover: Knitted Cashmere Blend Pullover Sweater

What is Being Made

The String Nancy Pullover is a classic knitted pullover sweater designed by Lidia Karabinech. This garment features a refined V-neckline and is available in four sizes ranging from Small to Extra Large, with finished bust measurements of 36 to 48 inches (91.5 to 122 cm). The pullover has a finished length to shoulder of 26 inches (66 cm), making it a standard adult-length sweater suitable for layering or wearing as a standalone piece.

Techniques Used

The Nancy Pullover is constructed using a bottom-up, seamed, and worked-flat approach. This means the sweater is knitted in separate flat pieces starting from the lower edges and working upward, then assembled together with seams. The shoulder shaping employs short-row shaping, a sophisticated technique that creates smooth, contoured shoulders without the need for traditional bind-offs at each shoulder. The shoulders are finished using a Three-Needle Bind-Off, which joins two sets of live stitches together in a single step for a secure, professional seam.

The V-neckline is created through strategic decreasing that tapers the neckline gradually as the piece is worked. The pattern requires knitters to maintain stitch markers throughout construction to keep track of border stitches and shaping points, ensuring consistency across the garment.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch (St st) – The primary stitch used for the main body of the pullover, created by alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side. This creates the smooth, classic fabric characteristic of traditional knitwear.
• Garter Stitch – Used for the 6-stitch border maintained throughout the piece. Garter stitch is created by knitting every row and produces a textured, reversible fabric that provides a finished edge detail.
• Reverse Stockinette Stitch (Rev St st) – Mentioned in the pattern stitches section, this is the inverse of stockinette, created by purling on right-side rows and knitting on wrong-side rows.
• Decreases – The pattern uses k2tog (knit two together) and ssk (slip, slip, knit) decreases to shape the neckline and armholes, reducing stitch count at regular intervals.
• Wrap and Turn (w&t) – A short-row technique used during shoulder shaping to create smooth, contoured shoulders without visible steps.

Materials and Tools

The Nancy Pullover is designed to be knitted with STRING SHALIMAR yarn, a luxurious blend composed of 93% cashmere and 7% extra fine lambswool. This premium fiber combination provides exceptional softness, warmth, and drape. The yardage requirements vary by size: Small and Medium require 7 balls, Large requires 8 balls, and Extra Large requires 10 balls. Each ball contains 1.75 ounces (50 grams) and provides 136 yards (125 meters) of yarn, allowing knitters to calculate total yardage needed for their chosen size.

Knitters will need US Size 7 (4.5mm) needles, though the pattern notes that needle size may be adjusted to obtain the correct gauge. Additional tools required include stitch holders for temporarily securing stitches during construction, a yarn needle for weaving in ends and seaming pieces together, and stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping points throughout the project.

Gauge and Finishing Details

The pattern specifies a gauge of 16 stitches and 24 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in Stockinette Stitch. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for obtaining the proper finished measurements, and the pattern emphasizes taking time to check gauge before beginning. The pullover is seamed together after all pieces are completed, and the Three-Needle Bind-Off technique is used to join the shoulders, creating a durable and professional-looking seam that lies flat against the body.