Willow & Lark Emily Jumper Knitting Pattern

Willow & Lark Emily Jumper

What is Being Made

The Emily Jumper is a three-colour striped jumper designed as part of the Wilderness Collection. This is a classic box-fit pullover sweater featuring straightforward shaping and all-over stocking stitch construction. The jumper is available in six sizes, ranging from bust 81cm (32 inches) to 107cm (42 inches), making it suitable for a wide range of body measurements. The design emphasizes simplicity and wearability, with a relaxed silhouette that works well for both everyday wear and layering.

Knitting Techniques Used

The Emily Jumper is constructed using bottom-up knitting, meaning the body and sleeves are worked from the cast-on edge upward toward the shoulders. The garment is seamed together, with separate pieces joined using mattress stitch or similar seaming techniques for a neat, professional finish. The design features horizontal stripes created by changing between three distinct yarn colours throughout the body and sleeves, allowing knitters to express personal style through colour selection. All pieces are worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, making this an accessible project for knitters who prefer traditional flat knitting methods.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch used throughout the Emily Jumper is stocking stitch (also called stockinette stitch), which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a neat appearance on the right side. Stocking stitch is formed by alternating knit rows and purl rows when working flat, producing the characteristic V-shaped pattern that is both visually appealing and relatively straightforward for intermediate knitters to execute. The striping pattern is achieved through simple colour changes rather than complex stitch variations, making the project manageable while still delivering visual impact.

Materials and Tools

The Emily Jumper is designed to be knitted using Willow & Lark Woodland yarn, a premium blend composed of 50% Wool, 25% Alpaca, and 25% Viscose. Each ball weighs 50g (1.7oz). The pattern requires three coordinating colourways: colour A (Thunder 402 or alternative Truffle 405), colour B (Thistle Bud 415 or alternative Honeycomb 411), and colour C (Spiced Plum 423 or alternative Black 403). Yarn quantities vary by size, with colour A requiring 2–3 balls, colour B requiring 1 ball, and colour C requiring 3–4 balls depending on the finished bust measurement.

Two pairs of knitting needles are required: 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) needles for ribbed edgings and 4.00mm (UK 8, US 6) needles for the main body fabric. The pattern specifies a tension of 21 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm (4 inches) measured over stocking stitch using the 4.00mm needles, which is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements.

Difficulty Level and Suitability

The Emily Jumper is rated as an intermediate knitting project, making it ideal for knitters who have mastered basic techniques and are ready to tackle a full garment. The pattern is described as a confidence-builder project that works well for novice knitters approaching their first jumper, thanks to its straightforward box-fit shaping and reliance on fundamental stocking stitch throughout. The bottom-up, seamed construction method is logical and easy to follow, while the colour-striping element adds visual interest without requiring complex techniques.