Universal Yarn Prima Jumper Knitting Pattern

Universal Yarn Prima Pullover Sweater

What is Being Made

The Prima is a cozy and feminine pullover sweater designed by Adrienne Larsen. This garment is described as a throw-it-on piece inspired by ballerina warm-up clothing, offering comfort and ease while maintaining a polished, stylish appearance. The sweater is available in eight sizes ranging from Small to 5X, with finished bust measurements from 34 inches to 62 inches and length from shoulder ranging from 23½ inches to 30 inches.

Techniques Used

The Prima sweater is knit in the round from the bottom up, a construction method that minimizes seaming and creates a seamless garment. The body and sleeves are worked separately using the seamless technique, then joined at the underarm for the yoke. The sweater features a woven stripe pattern that creates visual interest throughout the design. Increases are worked using the Left Lifted Increase (LLI) technique, which involves inserting the right needle from back to front underneath a stitch two stitches below the next stitch on the right needle, then knitting this lifted stitch.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch structure is stockinette stitch (St st), which forms the foundation of the garment. The woven stripe pattern is created through a combination of techniques: slipped stitches worked purlwise with yarn held in back, alternating knit stitches, and color changes between the main color and contrast color. The pattern repeats on a multiple of 4 stitches and cycles through 13 rounds before repeating, incorporating both knit rounds and slipped stitch rounds to achieve the woven texture.

Materials and Tools

The Prima sweater is knit using Universal Yarn Odette, a premium blend yarn composed of 61% superwash fine merino, 17% alpaca, and 22% nylon. Each skein contains 50 grams and 241 yards. The main color is 107 Rose Villa, requiring 5 to 11 skeins depending on size, while the contrast color is 102 Rusted Orange, requiring 1 to 2 skeins. Knitting needles include US Size 6 (4 mm) and US Size 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles in both 32-inch and 16-inch lengths, along with a set of double-pointed needles (DPNs) for each size. Additional notions include stitch markers, a tapestry needle for finishing, and stitch holders or waste yarn for holding stitches. The recommended gauge is 24 stitches by 32 rounds over 4 inches in stockinette stitch and the weave pattern using the larger needles.