Valley Yarns Woodstock Jumper Knitting Pattern

Valley Yarns Woodstock Knit Sweater – Fall in New England Collection

What is Being Made

The Woodstock is a contemporary knit sweater designed by Julie Turjoman, featuring a comfortable boxy silhouette with refined tailoring details. This pullover sweater showcases a deep V-neckline, fitted bracelet-length sleeves, and distinctive split side hems that create visual interest and modern styling. The sweater is available in sizes XS through 4XL, with finished bust measurements ranging from 35¾ inches to 64 inches, designed to fit with 4–6 inches of positive ease for a relaxed, contemporary fit.

Construction Techniques

The Woodstock employs a bottom-up, seamed, worked-flat construction method, making it an excellent project for intermediate knitters seeking to build garment assembly skills. The sweater body is knit in separate pieces—back, front, and sleeves—working back and forth in rows rather than in the round.

• Shoulder Assembly: Shoulders are joined using the Three-Needle Bind-Off technique, a professional seaming method that creates a strong, invisible join
• Side Seaming: Sides are seamed from the underarms to the tops of the split side hems, with ribbed detail carried up the sides of the front to the underarms for structural definition
• Armhole Shaping: Increase shaping at the armholes accentuates drop shoulders, which are further enhanced with short-row shaping for improved drape and garment movement
• Sleeve Construction: Narrow sleeves are worked down from the armholes to bracelet length, creating a fitted, elegant proportion
• Neckline Finishing: The deep ribbed V-neck is shaped with strategic decreases and finished with picked-up stitches for a polished edge

Stitches and Stitch Details

The Woodstock incorporates several key stitch patterns that define its clean, sophisticated aesthetic:

• Stockinette Stitch: The primary stitch for the sweater body, worked in stockinette stitch using the larger needles (US size 6) to create a smooth, refined fabric with excellent stitch definition
• Ribbed Hems: Deep twist-rib hems at the split side openings neatly define edges and add structural detail. These ribbed sections are worked in ktbl/p2 rib (knit through the back loop paired with purl stitches) to differentiate them visually from other ribbed elements
• V-Neck Ribbing: The deep V-neckline features ribbed detailing that is distinct from the hem ribbing, created through decrease shaping and picked-up stitches
• Sleeve Cuffs: Bracelet-length sleeves are finished with ribbed cuffs worked in the same ktbl/p2 rib pattern as the hems, ensuring visual consistency throughout the garment

Materials and Tools

The Woodstock calls for Valley Yarns Westfield, a luxury fiber blend comprising 60% Fine Merino Wool, 20% Yak, and 20% Silk. This sophisticated fiber combination creates a smooth fabric with beautiful drape and excellent stitch definition—essential qualities for showcasing the sweater's clean lines and subtle ribbed details. The yarn is worked at a gauge of 22 stitches and 30 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch using the larger needles, blocked.

Yarn Requirements: The pattern requires 9 to 20 balls of Valley Yarns Westfield (50 g/120 yards per ball), depending on size, in colorway 120 Graphite.

Needles and Tools Required:

• US size 6 (4.0 mm) circular needles in 16" and 32"–40" lengths, plus double-pointed needles (dpn)
• US size 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles in 16" and 32"–40" lengths, plus double-pointed needles (for working ribbed hems and cuffs)
• Stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping points
• Stitch holders or waste yarn for securing live stitches during assembly
• Tapestry needle for seaming and weaving in ends