Whittier Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Whittier Pullover in Juniper Moon Farm Herriot

What is Being Made

The Whittier Pullover is a classic pullover sweater designed by Alison Green, inspired by timeless Audrey Hepburn style. This versatile garment transitions seamlessly from office wear to casual styling with jeans. The pullover is available in seven sizes ranging from XS to 3X, with finished bust measurements from 30 inches (76 cm) to 54 inches (137 cm) and lengths from 22¾ inches (58 cm) to 26¾ inches (68 cm).

Knitting Techniques

The Whittier Pullover employs several intermediate-level knitting techniques to create its refined construction. The sweater is worked using circular knitting on multiple needle sizes, allowing for seamless construction and the ability to work in the round. Stranded colorwork is incorporated into the design, creating patterned sections using contrasting colors. The pattern includes shaping techniques such as wrap and turn (w&t) for targeted shaping, and lifted increases (both Left Lifted Increase and Right Lifted Increase) for invisible, decorative increases that blend seamlessly into the fabric. Standard decreasing methods including slip, slip, knit (ssk) and knit two together (k2tog) are used for tailored shaping throughout the garment.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch structure is Stockinette stitch, which creates the smooth, classic fabric base of the pullover. This fundamental knit stitch is worked at a gauge of 24 stitches and 32 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) using US 5 (3.75 mm) needles in solid-color sections. For the colorwork elements, stranded colorwork is worked at a gauge of 24 stitches and 30 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) using US 6 (4 mm) needles, allowing the contrasting colors to create intricate patterned details. The pattern utilizes fundamental stitches including knit, purl, cast on, and bind off, combined with the shaping techniques mentioned above to construct the finished garment.

Materials and Yarn

The Whittier Pullover is designed specifically for Juniper Moon Farm Herriot yarn. The main color (MC) requires 5 to 9 hanks of 100g each in color #1001 Black River Stone, depending on size. Two contrasting colors (CC1 and CC2) each require one 100g hank: color #1008 Fall Aster for CC1 and color #1007 Mountains Majesty for CC2. The pattern calls for a range of needle sizes to accommodate different stitch gauges: US 3 (3.25 mm), US 5 (3.75 mm), and US 6 (4 mm) needles in multiple formats including 24-inch (60 cm) circular needles, 16-inch (40 cm) circular needles, and double-pointed needles. Additional notions include a tapestry needle for finishing, stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats, and scrap yarn or stitch holders for securing stitches during construction.