Trendsetter Yarns W Wish Jumper Knitting Pattern

Trendsetter Yarns W Wish - Moving Rib Pullover

What is Being Made

The Trendsetter Yarns W Wish Moving Rib Pullover is a classic knitted sweater designed by Barry Klein. This pullover features a sophisticated ribbed construction with a distinctive moving rib pattern on the front that creates visual interest and texture. The garment is available in four sizes to fit bust measurements of 33, 37, 41, and 45 inches, with 3 inches of positive ease built into the finished dimensions. The sweater is constructed using a combination of simple ribbing and complex cable-inspired rib stitching techniques.

Construction Methods and Techniques

This pullover is worked using a bottom-up seamed construction, meaning pieces are knitted separately from the cast-on edge upward and then sewn together. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for distinct front and back panels with different stitch patterns. The back features a consistent rib pattern, while the front showcases the more complex moving rib design that shifts and changes across rows to create dynamic visual movement in the finished fabric.

The pattern is worked in two distinct phases: an initial ribbed cuff section worked on smaller needles for elasticity, followed by the main body worked on larger needles in the designated stitch patterns. The transition between needle sizes occurs after the initial 2-inch ribbed section, creating a structured edge that helps the sweater maintain its shape.

Stitches Used

The Trendsetter Yarns W Wish Moving Rib Pullover employs several key stitch techniques:

• Rib Stitch (Rib St.) – The foundational stitch used for the cuff and lower sections, worked as a repeating pattern of knit 2, purl 2 (K2,P2). This creates vertical columns of texture that provide stretch and recovery, making it ideal for cuffs and edges.
• Back Rib Stitch – A modified rib pattern used on the back panel, featuring knit 2 stitches alternating with purl 8 stitches (K2,P8 pattern), creating wider purl columns that add visual depth while maintaining the ribbed aesthetic.
• Moving Rib Stitch (Front Pattern) – The signature stitch pattern for the front panel, which shifts across 30 rows. This pattern incorporates cable techniques using a cable needle to create crossing stitches that appear to move and flow down the sweater front. The moving rib combines knit and purl stitches in a carefully orchestrated sequence that includes cable crossings on rows 11 and 21, where stitches are slipped to a cable needle and held to create dimensional texture.
• Cable Needle Techniques – The pattern uses cable needle (CN) maneuvers to create the distinctive moving effect, with stitches held in front or back to produce twisted cable-like details within the rib structure.

Materials and Gauge

The Trendsetter Yarns W Wish Moving Rib Pullover is designed to be worked with Trendsetter Yarns Wish yarn in color #166. The pattern calls for two sizes of U.S. needles: size #6 and size #7. The smaller #6 needles are used for the initial ribbed sections to create a tighter, more elastic edge, while the larger #7 needles are used for the main body to achieve the proper gauge and drape.

The recommended gauge is 18 stitches and 24 rows per 4 inches when measured over the rib stitch pattern using the #7 needle. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished bust measurements. The yarn is packaged in 50-gram balls, with yardage requirements varying by size.

Pattern Details by Size

The pullover is offered in four sizes with corresponding cast-on stitch counts:

• Small (Sm) – Cast on 80 stitches; fits 33-inch bust
• Medium (Med) – Cast on 90 stitches; fits 37-inch bust
• Large (Lg) – Cast on 100 stitches; fits 41-inch bust
• Extra Large (XL) – Cast on 110 stitches; fits 45-inch bust

The back and front panels are worked to a length of 15 inches from the cast-on before side markers are placed. The back continues from the markers