Zoey Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern

Zoey Sweater in Berroco Cambria

What is Being Made

The Zoey Sweater is a women's pullover knit garment designed by Amy Christoffers. This intermediate-level knitting project is constructed from the neck down in the round, creating a seamless, fitted sweater. The finished measurements range from (33½, 36¾, 39½) inches bust across nine size options, with lengths ranging from 21 to 24 inches, accommodating a wide range of body sizes from extra-small through extra-large. The pattern recommends 2–4 inches of positive ease for a comfortable, modern fit.

Knitting Techniques Used

This sweater employs several fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for intermediate-level crafters. The garment is worked in the round from the top down, beginning at the neck and progressing downward to create a seamless construction. The yoke section features increases worked strategically using make-one (M1) techniques to shape the shoulder and upper body area. The pattern uses circular needles for the majority of the construction, transitioning to double-pointed needles for smaller circumferences as the garment narrows. A ribbed cuff is worked at the neckline to create a finished edge and elastic recovery.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch (St st): The primary stitch pattern used throughout the body of the sweater, creating a smooth, classic knit fabric. Stockinette is worked in the round as knit stitches only.
• Ribbing (K1, P1): Used for the neckline ribbed section, alternating knit and purl stitches to create an elastic, fitted edge that holds its shape.
• Make-One Increases (M1): Used in the yoke increment round to add stitches and shape the sweater's upper body, creating a gradual expansion from neck to shoulders.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Zoey Sweater is designed to be knit with Berroco Cambria yarn in the colorway #7935 Juniper. Berroco Cambria is a worsted-weight yarn sold in 50-gram hanks, with yardage requirements varying by size from 7 hanks for the smallest sizes up to 16 hanks for the largest size. This yarn choice provides the structure and drape appropriate for a fitted sweater silhouette.

The pattern requires two sets of circular needles in sizes 3 (3.25 mm) and 5 (3.75 mm)—one set in 16-inch length and one in 32-inch length—allowing for adjustments as the circumference changes during construction. Additionally, double-pointed needles in sizes 3 and 5 are needed for working smaller sections, such as the sleeve caps or final ribbing. A stitch marker and waste yarn for holding stitches are also required notions. The pattern specifies working to a gauge of 23 stitches and 31 rounds over 4 inches in stockinette stitch on the larger needles, making gauge checking essential for achieving accurate finished measurements.