Universal Yarn In the Pines Jumper Knitting Pattern

Universal Yarn In the Pines Knit Sweater

What Is Being Made

In the Pines is a seamless, yoked pullover sweater designed by Rachel Brockman. This viridian-hued garment features a deep lace yoke adorned with a forest of trees motif, creating an elegant design perfect for cozy evenings. The sweater is available in eight sizes ranging from Extra Small to 4X, with finished bust measurements from 31¼ inches to 59½ inches and lengths from 23¾ inches to 25¾ inches.

Knitting Techniques

In the Pines employs several advanced knitting techniques to achieve its sophisticated appearance:

• Bottom-Up Construction: The sweater is worked from the bottom up, allowing knitters to try on the garment as they progress and easily adjust length as needed.
• Seamless Yoked Construction: The body and sleeves are joined seamlessly at the underarms, eliminating the need for seaming and creating a smooth, professional finish.
• Worked in the Round: The majority of the sweater is worked circularly using circular needles and double-pointed needles, which creates a continuous fabric without seams.
• Lace Patterning: The yoke features intricate lace stitches that create the forest of trees design, adding visual interest and texture to the garment.

Stitches Used

The pattern incorporates a variety of essential knitting stitches:

• K1, P1 Twisted Rib: Used for ribbed sections, this stitch combines knit and purl stitches with twisted knits (knit through the back loop) to create an elastic, textured trim.
• Stockinette Stitch: The primary stitch for the body of the sweater, creating a smooth, classic fabric.
• Eyelets: A simple lace stitch created by alternating knit two together (k2tog) decreases with yarn overs (yo), forming small decorative holes.
• Yoke Decreases with Lace: The yoke features complex lace decreases combining k2tog, yo, and ssk (slip, slip, knit) stitches to create the forest tree motif while shaping the garment.
• Knit Two Together (k2tog) and Slip, Slip, Knit (ssk): These decrease stitches are used throughout the lace pattern to create the openwork design and shape the yoke.

Materials and Gauge

In the Pines is designed to be worked with Universal Yarn Finn, a blend of 50% acrylic, 25% superwash merino, and 25% alpaca. This fiber combination provides durability, softness, and easy care. The yarn is worked at 230 yards per 50-gram ball, with yardage requirements ranging from 920 yards for the Extra Small size to 2,070 yards for the 4X size.

The pattern calls for US Size 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles in 24-inch length and double-pointed needles for the main fabric, with a gauge of 21 stitches and 29 rows equaling 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch. US Size 4 (3.5 mm) needles in both 16-inch and 24-inch circular lengths are used for ribbed sections. Additional notions include a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and stitch markers to help track pattern repeats throughout the yoke.

Design Features

The In the Pines sweater is designed for warmth and comfort during forest walks and relaxing evenings by the fireplace. The lace yoke provides visual elegance while maintaining breathability, and the seamless construction ensures a comfortable fit. The pattern notes recommend checking gauge before beginning and suggest placing stitch markers between pattern repeats to maintain accuracy in the intricate lace yoke.