String Stephanie Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

String Stephanie Pullover: Luxury Cashmere Blend Striped Knit Sweater

What is Being Made

The Stephanie Pullover is a classic crew neck pullover sweater designed by Lidia Karabinech for String Yarns. This garment features a sophisticated multi-color striped design that showcases four coordinated colorways of premium yarn. Available in four sizes ranging from Small to Extra Large, with finished bust measurements from 36½ inches to 52½ inches, this pullover offers a refined, timeless silhouette with a length to shoulder ranging from 23 to 24½ inches depending on size.

Craft and Techniques

The Stephanie Pullover is created using the knitting craft, worked in a bottom-up construction method. This approach means the sweater is knitted starting from the lower body and working upward toward the shoulders and neckline. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, and pieces are later seamed together to create the finished sweater. The structured construction method allows for precise shaping and creates clean, professional seams.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Stephanie Pullover employs two primary stitch patterns:

• Stockinette Stitch (St st) – The main fabric stitch, created by knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows. This produces the smooth, classic appearance that forms the body of the sweater and showcases the striped colorwork.
• 2x2 Rib – Used for structural ribbing at the cuffs and neckband. This reversible pattern alternates two knit stitches with two purl stitches, creating elastic, fitted edges that hug the wrists and neck.

The pattern includes raglan decreases for armhole shaping and neck shaping decreases (including ssk and k2tog techniques) to create the proper fit at the neckline and sleeve cap.

Stripe Sequence and Colorwork

The Stephanie Pullover features a bold four-color stripe sequence that creates visual interest and demonstrates color blocking in knit design:

• Rows 1-40: Yarn A (bluestone)
• Rows 41-80: Yarn B (lichen)
• Rows 81-120: Yarn C (silver birch)
• Rows 121 to end: Yarn D (colonial blue)

The body and sleeves follow this same stripe sequence, creating a coordinated, harmonious color progression throughout the finished sweater. The four colors—bluestone, lichen, silver birch, and colonial blue—work together to create a sophisticated palette suitable for various seasons and styling options.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Stephanie Pullover is crafted from String GENEVA yarn, a luxurious blend of 90% cashmere and 10% lambswool. This premium fiber composition provides exceptional softness, warmth, and breathability. Each ball contains 1.75 ounces (50 grams) and yields 156 yards (142.5 meters) of yardage.

Yarn requirements vary by size:

• Sizes S and M: 2 balls each of yarns A, B, C, and D (8 balls total)
• Sizes L and XL: 3 balls each of yarns A, B, C, and D (12 balls total)

The specific String GENEVA colors used are:

• Color 517112 – Bluestone (A)
• Color 517108 – Lichen (B)
• Color 517093 – Silver Birch (C)
• Color 517113 – Colonial Blue (D)

Needles and Tools

Construction of the Stephanie Pullover requires:

• US Size 6 (4mm) needles for the main body, worked flat
• US Size 6 (4mm) circular needle,