Universal Yarn Twisting Tee Jumper Knitting Pattern

Universal Yarn Twisting Tee

What is Being Made

The Universal Yarn Twisting Tee is an A-line pullover sweater featuring raglan sleeve shaping. This garment is designed to be worked in pieces from the bottom up and seamed together, making it an ideal project for knitters who prefer the control and simplicity of flat knitting. The finished measurements range from 33¼ inches in the bust for the Small size up to 55½ inches for the 3X size, offering a versatile fit across multiple sizing options.

Techniques Used

This sweater employs several intermediate knitting techniques that add visual interest and structure to the finished garment. The primary construction method is bottom-up knitting, where the body and sleeves are worked from the lower edges upward. The pieces are worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, which allows for easier pattern management and shaping. Seaming is used to join the completed pieces together, creating clean, professional seams. The garment also incorporates lace patterning throughout, which creates an elegant, openwork aesthetic while maintaining the structural integrity of the sweater.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Twisting Tee features a signature Twisted Lace pattern that forms the main visual element of the design. This pattern is worked over a six-row repeat and incorporates several key stitches:

• Stockinette stitch (St st) – The foundational stitch used for the body and sleeves, created by alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side
• Ribbing – A knit one, purl one (K1, P1) rib worked at the lower edges to create elasticity and structure
• Yarn overs (yo) – Deliberate increases that create the openwork holes characteristic of lace patterns
• Knit two together (k2tog) – A right-leaning decrease used to balance yarn overs and shape the garment
• Slip, slip, knit (ssk) – A left-leaning decrease that pairs with yarn overs to create symmetrical lace motifs
• 3-TW (Three-Stitch Twist) – A specialty stitch worked by knitting the third stitch on the left-hand needle before the first two stitches, creating a twisted cable effect

The Twisted Lace pattern alternates between rows featuring yarn overs and decreases on the right side, with purl and knit rows on the wrong side to maintain pattern clarity. Decreasing rows are worked every six rows during the raglan shaping phase to achieve the fitted silhouette.

Materials and Gauge

The Twisting Tee is designed to be worked in Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme, a 100% cotton yarn that provides breathability and drape ideal for a spring garment. The yarn is distributed in 100-gram hanks, each containing 180 yards. The Small size requires 5 hanks, with yardage increasing proportionally for larger sizes up to 8 hanks for the 3X size. The sample shown in the pattern is worked in the colorway 632 Orchid.

Two needle sizes are required for this project. The US Size 7 (4.5 mm) straight needles are used for the main body and sleeves once the pattern is established, while US Size 5 (3.75 mm) straight needles and a 24-inch circular needle are used for the initial ribbed edging and neck finishing. The recommended gauge is 18 stitches and 24 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch using the larger needles. Checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure proper finished measurements. A tapestry needle is needed for seaming the pieces together and weaving in yarn ends.