Supermoon Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Supermoon Pullover in Juniper Moon Moonshine Chunky

What Is Being Made

The Supermoon Pullover is a knitted sweater designed by Pamela Wynne as part of the Supermoon Collection. This pullover features a charted colorwork pattern and is available in five sizes ranging from XS to XL, with finished bust measurements from 36 inches (91.5cm) to 60 inches (152.5cm). The sweater is designed to fit with at least 4 inches (10cm) of positive ease, making it a comfortable, relaxed-fit garment. The finished length ranges from 22¼ inches (56.5cm) in the smallest size to 25½ inches (65cm) in the largest size.

Techniques Used

This knitting project employs several intermediate to advanced techniques. The sweater is constructed using circular knitting, worked seamlessly in the round from the bottom up. The body and sleeves are created using both long circular needles and double-pointed needles (dpn), which allows for efficient construction of larger pieces and smaller circumferences. The pattern incorporates charted colorwork, requiring knitters to follow a stitch-by-stitch pattern chart while working with two colors simultaneously. Ribbed cuffs are worked at the wrists and hem to provide structure and elasticity. The pattern includes techniques such as increasing and decreasing for shaping the sleeves and body, stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and construction points, and seam stitches that are consistently worked in the main color to create clean edges.

Stitches Used

The Supermoon Pullover utilizes fundamental knitting stitches combined with colorwork techniques. The ribbing sections employ knit and purl stitches in alternating patterns (K1, P2 ribbing on the body and K1, P1 ribbing on the sleeves) to create elastic, fitted edges. The main fabric is worked in stockinette stitch as the base for the charted Supermoon pattern. The colorwork pattern itself is created by knitting with two colors, switching between the main color and contrast color according to the chart. Additional stitches referenced in the pattern abbreviations include yarn overs for decorative elements, slip stitches, and decrease stitches such as s2kpo (slip two stitches together knitwise, knit one, pass slipped stitches over) for structured shaping.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Supermoon Pullover is designed to be worked with Juniper Moon Farm Moonshine Chunky, a chunky-weight yarn that creates a dense, warm fabric. The main color (MC) is #104 Silver Polish, with quantities ranging from 5 hanks for size XS to 7 hanks for size XL. The contrast color (CC) is #107 Mahogany, requiring 2 to 4 hanks depending on size. This two-color combination creates striking visual contrast in the charted pattern.

The pattern calls for two sets of needles in different sizes to achieve proper gauge and construction. US 11 (8mm) circular needles in both 16-inch (40cm) and 32-inch (80cm) lengths, along with a set of five US 11 (8mm) double-pointed needles, are used for the main fabric after the ribbed cuffs are established. US 10 (6mm) circular needles in 16-inch (40cm) and 24-inch (60cm) lengths, plus a set of five US 10 (6mm) double-pointed needles, are used for the initial ribbed sections. The pattern specifies that needle size should be adjusted as needed to obtain the correct gauge of 12 stitches and 18 rows over 4 inches (10cm) in the charted Supermoon pattern after blocking.