Twist Collective Harlow Jumper Knitting Pattern

Twist Collective Harlow Knit Sweater

What Is Being Made

Harlow is a knitted sweater designed by Kate Scalzo, available in nine sizes ranging from 32" to 62" bust circumference. This garment is a versatile pullover sweater intended to be worn with 3" of ease, making it suitable for various body types and fit preferences. The finished lengths range from approximately 23" to 25" depending on size, creating a classic sweater silhouette.

Construction Method and Techniques

Harlow employs a hybrid construction technique that combines both circular and flat knitting methods. The sweater is worked from the bottom up, beginning with the body worked in the round from the hem to the armholes. Once the armholes are reached, the pattern transitions to working flat (back and forth in rows) for the upper back and front sections. This mixed approach allows for seamless construction in the body while accommodating the shaping required for armholes and neckline.

The pattern includes detailed charting instructions for both working methods. When knitting in the round, chart rows are read from right to left continuously. When working back and forth, right-side rows are read right to left while wrong-side rows are read left to right, following standard flat knitting chart conventions.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Harlow sweater incorporates several distinct stitch patterns throughout its construction:

• Ribbing: The hem begins with K1, P1 rib worked for 1½" (4 cm), providing elasticity and a finished edge
• Cable stitches: The sweater features Strap Cable motifs, worked using dedicated charts for both right and left versions. These cables add textural interest and visual dimension to the design
• Lace pattern: A Feather and Fan lace pattern is incorporated into the body, creating an openwork design element that adds elegance and breathability to the garment
• Stockinette stitch: Knit stitches form the base fabric between patterned sections

The stitch patterns are strategically placed using stitch markers to separate design sections. The body features repeating pattern repeats with marked sections containing cables, lace, and stockinette, creating a balanced, symmetrical design across the front and back.

Materials and Tools

The recommended yarn for Harlow is Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima Fine, a 100% Pima cotton yarn. Each hank provides 136 yards (124.5 meters) and weighs 1¾ ounces (50 grams). The pattern calls for 7 to 13 hanks depending on the finished size, with the sample shown in size 35" (89 cm) bust requiring 7 hanks in colorway #3703 Magenta.

Knitting needles required include a Size 4 US (3.5 mm) circular needle measuring 24–48" (60–120 cm) in length, with the specific length chosen based on the bust size being knitted. Needle size may be adjusted as needed to achieve the correct gauge for the pattern. Stitch markers are essential for tracking pattern repeats and construction sections throughout the project.

Pattern Features and Sizing

The Harlow pattern accommodates a wide range of body sizes with nine distinct finished bust measurements: 32", 35", 38¼", 42¾", 47", 50", 54", 57¾", and 62" (81.5 cm to 157.5 cm). This extensive size range makes the pattern accessible to knitters of various proportions. The cast-on stitch counts range from 262 to 424 stitches depending on size, with corresponding adjustments to pattern repeats and shaping throughout the sweater.