Women's V-Neck Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Women's V-Neck Pullover in Plymouth Yarn Sophia Tweed

What Is Being Made

This is a classic women's V-neck pullover sweater designed to fit sizes S through XXXL, with finished chest measurements ranging from 35 inches to 55 inches. The pullover features a relaxed fit with finished lengths between 24 and 26½ inches, and short sleeves measuring 8 inches from the underarm. The pattern includes shaping at the armholes and a flattering V-neckline, making it suitable for layering or wearing as a standalone piece.

Knitting Techniques Used

This pattern employs several fundamental and intermediate knitting techniques. The garment is constructed using stockinette stitch as the primary fabric, which creates a smooth, classic appearance. Ribbing is used for the cuffs and waistband to provide elasticity and structure. The pattern incorporates cable stitches, specifically C4F (cable 4 front) and C4B (cable 4 back) patterns worked over 7 stitches, which add visual interest and texture to the design. Armhole shaping is achieved through strategic bind-offs and decreases worked evenly across rows. The pattern uses circular needles for flat knitting rather than in-the-round construction, allowing the knitter to manage the large stitch count required for the front and back pieces. Stitch markers are used to track pattern repeats and shaping points throughout the project.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch (st st): The main fabric, created by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side, resulting in a smooth, V-textured surface
• 2x2 Ribbing (k2, p2): Used for waistband and cuffs to create elasticity and a finished edge
• Cable 4 Front (C4F): A cable stitch worked over 7 stitches that creates a twisted, braided texture by crossing stitches to the front
• Cable 4 Back (C4B): A cable stitch worked over 7 stitches that creates a twisted, braided texture by crossing stitches to the back
• Decreases: Evenly spaced decreases are worked across rows to shape the armholes and neckline
• Bind-offs: Used at armhole edges to secure stitches and create clean edges

Materials and Tools

This pattern is designed for Plymouth Yarn Sophia Tweed in color 6. Yardage requirements vary by size: the smallest size (S) requires 4 balls of 100-gram weight yarn, while the largest size (XXXL) requires 7 balls. This yarn weight and fiber content is essential for achieving the correct gauge and drape of the finished garment.

The required needles are US Size 11 (8mm) circular needles in 24-inch length, used for flat knitting rather than circular construction. Additional tools include a cable needle for manipulating stitches during cable work, 4 stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping points, and 1 stitch holder for temporarily securing stitches during neckline shaping.

Gauge and Sizing

Achieving the correct gauge is critical for proper fit. The pattern specifies a gauge of 12 stitches and 20 rows equals 4 inches in stockinette stitch on US Size 11 (8mm) needles. For the ribbed sections, the gauge is 14 stitches equals 4 inches in 2x2 ribbing on the same needle size. The pattern is written for the smallest size with larger sizes provided in parentheses throughout, allowing knitters to customize the finished measurements to their preferred fit.

Pattern Structure

The pattern includes separate instructions for the back and front pieces, with the front featuring the V-neckline shaping. Both pieces begin with a ribbed cuff worked in 2x2 ribbing, followed by stockinette stitch with cable pattern elements. Armhole shaping is accomplished through bind-offs at the beginning of rows followed by evenly distributed decreases. The pattern provides both written and charted instructions for the cable patterns, with guidance for reading charts correctly on right-side and wrong-side rows. Stitch markers are placed strategically to help track the halfway point and pattern repeats, making the construction process more manageable for