Waffley Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Waffley Pullover in Juniper Moon Farm Herriot

What is Being Made

The Waffley Pullover is a knitted sweater designed by Pamela Wynne, available in six sizes ranging from extra small through 2X. This pullover features a classic crew neckline construction and is worked primarily in the flat before finishing. The finished bust circumference ranges from 33 inches (84cm) in the XS size to 53 inches (134.5cm) in the 2X size, with a consistent finished length of 22 inches (56cm) across all sizes, making it a versatile layering piece suitable for various body types.

Techniques Used

This intermediate-level knitting project employs several fundamental sweater construction techniques. The garment is built using flat knitting on straight needles, with increases strategically placed to shape the body. The pattern utilizes make-one increases in both rightward (M1R) and leftward (M1L) directions to create invisible shaping along the sides and other areas. Decreases are worked using standard methods including knit two together (k2tog) and slip, slip, knit (ssk) reductions. The ribbed edgings are worked on smaller needles to create definition, and the pattern includes finishing techniques such as binding off and weaving in ends with a tapestry needle. Stitch markers are used throughout to track pattern repeats and construction points.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch pattern is the Waffle Stitch, which creates a distinctive textured fabric with visual and tactile interest. The Waffle Stitch is worked over a multiple of four stitches plus two and repeats across four rows. The pattern sequence alternates between purl and knit columns: Row 1 (right side) features *purl 2, knit 2* repeated to the last two stitches, which are purled. Row 2 (wrong side) reverses this with *knit 2, purl 2* to the last two stitches, which are knitted. Rows 3 and 4 are worked entirely in knit stitch, creating the characteristic dimensional texture that gives the pullover its name. This four-row repeat is maintained throughout the body of the garment. The ribbed edgings use standard knit and purl ribbing to provide stretch and structure at the neckline, cuffs, and hem.

Materials

The Waffley Pullover is knitted using Juniper Moon Farm Herriot yarn in the colorway #1037 Inca Trail. Yarn quantities vary by size: the XS requires 6 hanks of 100-gram weight, while the larger sizes require up to 9 hanks for the 2X size. The project calls for US size 5 (3.75mm) needles as the main needles for working the Waffle Stitch pattern at the required gauge of 24 stitches and 30 rows per 4 inches (10cm) after blocking. US size 4 (3.5mm) needles and a 16-inch (40cm) circular needle—one size smaller than the main needles—are used for ribbed edgings and finishing details. Additional notions include waste yarn for holding stitches, a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and seaming, and stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and construction landmarks.