Twist Collective Rainier Jumper Knitting Pattern

Twist Collective Rainier Knit Sweater

What is Being Made

Rainier is a classic knit sweater designed by Linden Down and published by Twist Collective. This garment is a fitted pullover sweater available in nine sizes, ranging from 32 inches to 64 inches in bust circumference (81.5 to 162.5 cm). The sweater is designed to be worn with 2 to 4 inches of ease, making it suitable for various body types and styling preferences. Back length measurements range from 26½ to 28½ inches (67.5 to 72.5 cm), providing a standard pullover fit.

Construction Method and Techniques

Rainier is constructed using a bottom-up, worked-flat approach, meaning the sweater pieces are knitted individually from the lower edges upward, then seamed together to form the finished garment. This method allows for easier adjustments during the knitting process and provides greater control over fit and shaping.

The sweater incorporates lace elements into its design, adding visual interest and texture to the finished piece. The neckband is worked separately using the picked-up and worked-in-the-round technique, creating a refined finishing detail at the neckline.

Several specialized finishing techniques are employed to achieve a polished result. A tubular cast-on is recommended for creating a neat and elastic finished edge at the lower body, though a long-tail cast-on can be substituted if preferred. For a professional appearance, the pattern recommends twisting the knit stitches during the cast-on process. The neckband closure uses a sewn tubular bind-off to maintain a tidy, elastic finish, though other elastic bind-off methods can be used as alternatives.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch pattern featured in Rainier is 2x2 Twisted Rib, which appears in the ribbed sections of the sweater. This stitch is worked as follows:

• Row 1 (Right Side): Knit 2 through the back loop, purl 2 through the back loop, repeating this sequence to the last 2 stitches, then knit 2 through the back loop
• Row 2 (Wrong Side): Purl 2 through the back loop, knit 2 through the back loop, repeating this sequence to the last 2 stitches, then purl 2 through the back loop

The 2x2 Twisted Rib pattern is repeated throughout the ribbed sections, creating a textured, elastic fabric that provides structure and definition. The ribbing is worked for 3 inches (7.5 cm) at the lower edge of the sweater body.

Beyond the ribbed sections, the sweater is primarily worked in stockinette stitch (St st), which creates a smooth, classic knit fabric. The lace elements are integrated into the design, though specific lace stitch patterns are referenced in the pattern's stitch guide section.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The suggested yarn for Rainier is Madelinetosh Tosh DK in the colorway Memory. This yarn is composed of 100% Merino Wool, offering softness, breathability, and natural elasticity ideal for fitted sweaters. Each hank contains 225 yards (205.5 meters) and weighs 3½ ounces (100 grams). The pattern requires 2 hanks of yarn, providing approximately 450 yards of yardage total.

Two needle sizes are required for this project:

• Size 6 US needles (4 mm) for the main body and pieces worked flat
• Size 5 US circular needle (3.75 mm), 16 inches (40 cm) long for the neckband worked in the round

Knitters should adjust needle size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge specified in the pattern, ensuring proper fit and drape of the finished sweater.

Shaping and Design Details

The sweater features structured armhole shaping, with stitches bound off at the beginning of rows to create the armhole depth. Depending on the size being knitted, 5 to 8 stitches are bound off at the beginning of 6 to 11 rows, resulting in 74 to 152 remaining stitches after armhole shaping is complete. The armhole depth varies by size, ranging from 2¼ inches to 7 inches (5.5