Women's Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Women's Pullover in Plymouth Yarn Arequipa Boucle

What is Being Made

This is a women's pullover sweater knitted from Plymouth Yarn Arequipa Boucle, a textured yarn that creates visual interest through its boucle construction. The pullover is designed as a classic crew-neck style garment with set-in sleeves and is available in five sizes ranging from Small to XXL, with finished chest measurements from 35½" to 51½" and finished lengths from 23" to 27". The pattern recommends selecting a size 2–4 inches larger than your actual chest measurement for comfortable fit.

Knitting Techniques Used

This intermediate-level knitting project employs several fundamental and decorative techniques. The garment begins with a ribbed cuff worked in 1×2 rib (knit 1, purl 2) to create elasticity at the lower edge. The main body and sleeves are worked using the Hourglass Eyelet Pattern, a stitch pattern that incorporates yarn overs and decreases to create an open, lacy texture. The sweater is constructed using the top-down seamless method with a circular needle, allowing for easy try-on and adjustment during knitting. Shoulder shaping is accomplished through strategic bind-offs at the beginning of rows, creating a fitted armhole and neckline. The pattern uses removable stitch markers to track pattern repeats and stitch holders to temporarily secure stitches for the back neck opening.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The pattern incorporates the following stitches and techniques:

• Stockinette Stitch (st st): The foundational stitch used for gauge measurement and baseline fabric construction
• 1×2 Ribbing: Knit 1, purl 1 ribbing worked at the cuff for elasticity and structure
• Hourglass Eyelet Pattern: A six-stitch repeat (multiple of 6 stitches plus 1) worked over 8 rows that creates an elegant openwork design. This pattern uses yarn overs (yo), slip-slip-knit decreases (ssk), knit-2-together decreases (k2tog), and purl stitches to form the characteristic hourglass motif with decorative eyelets
• Long-tail Cast-On: Used to begin the garment with a strong, elastic foundation
• Bind-Off: Used for shoulder shaping and finishing edges

Materials and Gauge

The pullover is knitted using Plymouth Yarn Arequipa Boucle in color 100 Ecru. The yarn quantity varies by size: Small requires 6 balls of 100g each, Medium requires 7 balls, Large requires 8 balls, Extra-Large requires 9 balls, and XXL requires 10 balls. Each ball weighs 100 grams, providing approximately 600–1000 grams of yarn depending on the finished size.

The pattern is worked on US Size 10½ (6.5mm) circular needles measuring 24 inches in length. Additional notions include 4 removable stitch markers and 2 stitch holders for managing stitches during construction.

Gauge is critical for achieving proper fit and is measured after blocking: 12 stitches and 18 rows equal 4 inches in stockinette stitch, and 12 stitches equal 4 inches in the Hourglass Eyelet Pattern. Achieving the correct gauge ensures the finished garment matches the intended measurements and drape.

Pattern Structure and Sizing

The pattern is written for the smallest size (Small) with larger sizes noted in parentheses throughout. Where only one number appears, that instruction applies to all sizes. The sweater features the following finished dimensions:

• Small: 35½" chest, 23" length
• Medium: 39½" chest, 24" length
• Large: 43½" chest, 25" length
• Extra-Large: 47½" chest, 26" length
• XXL: 51½" chest, 27" length
• Sleeve length from underarm: 18½" for all sizes

The back and front are worked separately in sections, beginning with a long-tail cast-on and ribbed edging that measures 2½" from the cast-on edge. After ribbing, the garment transitions into the Hourglass Ey