Totley Jumper Knitting Pattern

Totley Sweater in Rowan Tweed Haze

What is Being Made

Totley is an intermediate-level knitted sweater designed to fit chest measurements ranging from 71-76 cm (28-30 inches) up to 152-157 cm (60-62 inches). The finished garment chest measurements span from 101.5 cm (40 inches) to 181.5 cm (71½ inches), offering a comprehensive size range for various body types. This is a classic pullover-style sweater suitable for everyday wear.

Knitting Techniques Used

The Totley sweater employs several fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for intermediate-level crafters. The construction involves shaping at the armholes, neckline, and shoulders to create a fitted garment. The pattern includes front neck shaping with graduated decreases, worked over multiple rows and alternating rows to create a smooth curved neckline. Shoulder shaping is achieved through strategic cast-offs at the beginning of rows. The sleeves feature incremental increases worked at regular intervals to create a properly proportioned sleeve cap that tapers from a narrow cuff to the required width at the armhole.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch throughout the Totley sweater is stockinette stitch (st st), which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a knit side and purl side. The pattern also incorporates a yoke patt (yoke pattern) section, which adds textural or colorwork interest to the upper chest and shoulder area. The neckband is worked using a circular needle technique, allowing for seamless finishing around the neck opening.

Materials and Tools

The Totley sweater is knitted using Rowan Tweed Haze yarn, a 50-gram weight yarn (photographed in the Rainy 552 colorway). The pattern requires one pair of 6mm (UK size 4, US size 10) needles for the main body and sleeves. Additionally, a 6mm circular needle no longer than 40 cm is needed for working the neckband. The specified tension is 14½ stitches and 20 rows to 10 cm measured over stockinette stitch, and 14 stitches and 20 rows to 10 cm measured over the yoke pattern, both achieved using 6mm needles. Maintaining accurate tension is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements across all nine available sizes.

Construction Overview

The sweater is constructed using a traditional flat knitting method, with separate pieces for the back, front, and sleeves that are later seamed together. The back is worked straight after the initial cast-on until the armhole shaping begins. The front follows a similar construction but includes additional neck shaping to create the curved neckline. The sleeves are worked from the cuff upward with increases distributed along their length to achieve the proper fit at the armhole. This modular construction approach is typical of intermediate-level sweater patterns and allows knitters to try on pieces as they progress.