String Sarasota Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

String Sarasota Pullover: Knitted Cashmere-Silk Sweater

What Is Being Made

The Sarasota Pullover is a classic knitted sweater designed by Lidia Karabinech. This pullover is available in six sizes ranging from Small to 3X, with finished bust measurements from 34 inches (86.5 cm) to 54 inches (137 cm) and length measurements from 20 inches (51 cm) to 22.5 inches (57 cm). The garment features a scalloped edge detail and a fitted neckband, making it an elegant layering piece suitable for various occasions.

Knitting Techniques and Construction Methods

The Sarasota Pullover employs multiple construction techniques to achieve its refined finished appearance. The sweater is worked flat on straight needles for the body and scalloped edge sections, then worked in the round for the neckband using a circular needle. The garment is constructed bottom-up, meaning knitting begins at the lower edge and progresses toward the shoulders and neckline. All pieces are seamed together after individual components are completed, creating clean, structured seams throughout the sweater.

A distinctive feature of this design is the use of German Short Rows, a specialized short-row technique that shapes the scalloped edge without traditional wrapping methods. This technique involves turning the work at specific points and manipulating yarn loops to create the characteristic scalloped shaping. Each scallop is worked individually using this method, with the yarn lifted over the needle to create double stitches that are worked through both loops on subsequent rows. This advanced technique adds visual interest and dimension to the lower edge of the pullover.

The neckband is worked using a provisional cast-on method with waste yarn and a crochet hook, allowing for a seamless join when the neckband is completed. This construction method ensures a polished, professional finish at the neckline.

Stitches Used

• Half Fisherman's Rib: The primary stitch pattern for the body of the sweater, worked over the larger needles. This textured stitch creates a dense, elastic fabric with excellent drape and warmth.
• Knit and Purl Ribbing (K1, P1): Used for the scalloped edge sections and neckband, providing structure and elasticity at garment edges.
• Stockinette Stitch: Implied in the construction of various sections, created through knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side.
• Double Stitches (DS): Created through the German Short Row technique, these stitches are worked through both loops to maintain pattern continuity.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Sarasota Pullover is designed to showcase the luxurious qualities of String Yarns BLOSSOM, a premium blend of 50% cashmere and 50% silk. This yarn composition provides exceptional softness, breathability, and a subtle sheen characteristic of silk fiber. The yarn is available in two colorways: #100002 and #100016. Each ball contains 1.75 ounces (50 grams) with 177 yards (162.5 meters) of yardage. Depending on size, the project requires between 6 and 9 balls of yarn, allowing crafters to select the appropriate quantity based on their chosen size.

Needles, Hooks, and Notions

The pattern calls for size 5 (3.75mm) needles as the primary needles for working the Half Fisherman's Rib pattern on the body. Size 4 (3.5mm) needles are used for ribbed sections, and a 16-inch (40cm) size 4 (3.5mm) circular needle is required for working the neckband in the round. A size E-4 (3.5mm) crochet hook is necessary for creating the provisional cast-on using waste yarn. Additional notions include stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping points, stitch holders for securing stitches during construction, and a yarn needle for weaving in ends and seaming pieces together.

Gauge Information

The pattern specifies a gauge of 18 stitches and 39 rows over 4 inches (10 centimeters) when working Half Fisherman's Rib on the larger needles. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for obtaining the intended finished measurements and proper fit of the garment.