Wildflowerknits Jasmine Pearls Jumper Knitting Pattern

Wildflowerknits Jasmine Pearls Knit Sweater

What is Being Made

The Jasmine Pearls is a knitted sweater designed by Kennita Tully, offered in seven sizes ranging from XS to 3X. This garment features a classic pullover construction with finished chest measurements from 33.75 inches (XS) to 58.75 inches (3X) and finished lengths ranging from 25 inches to 28.5 inches depending on size. The sweater is designed at an easy skill level, making it accessible to knitters with basic experience.

Construction Techniques

The Jasmine Pearls sweater is constructed using a bottom-up seamed approach, meaning the garment pieces are knitted from the lower edge upward and then sewn together. The sweater is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, which requires seaming the pieces together at completion. The design incorporates stripe patterning throughout, creating visual interest and texture across the finished garment. Side shaping is incorporated through strategic decreases worked at the beginning and end of right-side rows, with decreases occurring every 2 inches for a total of five shaping rows to create a fitted silhouette.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Jasmine Pearls features two primary stitch patterns that work together to create the sweater's distinctive appearance:

• Double Woven Stitch - Trim: This pattern is worked over a multiple of 4 plus 2 stitches and uses a four-row repeat. Row 1 (right side) is worked with the main color, knitting 4 stitches, then alternating slip 2 stitches with yarn in front and knit 2 stitches across, ending with knit 4. Row 2 is purled. Row 3 introduces the contrasting color, working knit 2, slip 2 with yarn in front in alternating pattern, ending with knit 2. Row 4 is purled. This creates a textured, woven appearance.
• Woven Stitch: This pattern is worked over an odd number of stitches in a four-row repeat. Row 1 (right side) begins with knit 1, then alternates slip 1 stitch with yarn in front and knit 1 across. Row 2 is purled. Row 3 uses the contrasting color, knitting 2 stitches, then alternating slip 1 with yarn in front and knit 1 to the last stitch, ending with knit 1. Row 4 is purled. This creates a finer woven texture compared to the Double Woven Stitch trim.

The sweater begins with 38 rows of the Double Woven Stitch - Trim pattern at the lower edge, establishing a decorative foundation. After a two-inch section of the main Woven Stitch pattern, side shaping begins. The slip-stitch techniques used throughout create a distinctive woven appearance by slipping stitches with yarn held in front, which produces a floated effect on the fabric surface.

Materials and Gauge

The Jasmine Pearls is designed to be knitted with Tahki Yarns Alden, a yarn blend consisting of 50% fine merino wool, 25% superfine alpaca, and 25% acrylic. Each ball provides 250 yards and weighs 50 grams. The pattern requires 3 to 6 balls each of two colors depending on size: #011 dark teal (main color) and #014 silver (contrasting color). Knitting is worked on US Size 5 (3.75mm) needles or the size needed to obtain the specified gauge. The required gauge is 23 stitches and 40 rows over 4 inches (10 centimeters) in the Woven Stitch pattern. Checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure proper fit across all sizes. A tapestry needle is needed for seaming the finished pieces together.