Woodbine Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern

Woodbine Sweater in Berroco Tuscan Tweed

What is Being Made

The Woodbine Sweater is an intermediate-level knitted pullover designed by Amy Christoffers. This garment features a fitted silhouette with finished bust measurements available in eight sizes ranging from 32" to 56", and finished lengths between 24¼" and 27¼". The sweater is designed with minimal ease (approximately 0–4"), making it a close-fitting style that requires careful size selection based on your preferred fit.

Construction Method and Techniques

The Woodbine Sweater is constructed using a modern seamless, top-down approach worked entirely in the round. The body and sleeves are knitted separately from the bottom up in circular rows, then joined together at the yoke, which is also worked in the round. This construction method eliminates seaming and creates a continuous, integrated garment. The pattern includes cable work, as evidenced by the inclusion of a cable needle in the materials list and references to a stitch chart that repeats over 4½" after blocking.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

The primary stitch used throughout the sweater is stockinette stitch (St st), which creates a smooth, classic fabric. The pattern incorporates cable stitches worked from a chart, adding textural interest and visual depth to the design. Ribbing is used for the edging details, providing stretch and structure at the hem, cuffs, and neckline. The pattern includes a specialized decrease stitch called SSSK (slip 3 stitches knitwise, insert the left-hand needle through the fronts of these 3 stitches, and knit 3 together), which decreases 2 stitches in a single action—a technique commonly used in fitted yoke shaping.

Materials and Tools

The Woodbine Sweater is worked in Berroco Tuscan Tweed yarn in colorway #9006 Carnations. Yarn quantities range from 9 balls for the smallest size to 16 balls for the largest size, with each ball weighing 50 grams. The pattern requires two sets of circular knitting needles: a longer 29" needle and a shorter 16" needle, each in both size 8 (5.00 mm) for working at gauge and size 6 (4.00 mm) for edging. Additionally, a set of four double-pointed needles (dpns) in both sizes is needed for working smaller circumferences, particularly at the sleeves and neckline. A cable needle is essential for manipulating stitches during cable work, and stitch markers (including one in a different color to denote the beginning of the round) help track pattern repeats and shaping points. A stitch holder and waste yarn are included for temporarily securing stitches during construction.

Gauge and Finishing Standards

The pattern specifies a gauge of 18 stitches and 26 rounds equal to 4" when worked in stockinette stitch on the larger size 8 (5.00 mm) needles. One repeat of the cable chart measures 4½" after blocking. Achieving the correct gauge is critical to obtaining the intended finished measurements, and the pattern emphasizes checking gauge before beginning to avoid sizing discrepancies.