1029 - Pinney - Jumper Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Northfield by Valley Yarns

1029 Pinney Jumper Knitting Pattern by Susan Baron

Project Overview

The Pinney is a striking pullover sweater designed by Susan Baron that reimagines the use of simple ribbing by turning it on its side for visual impact. This women's jumper is knit in Valley Yarns Northfield, a luxurious blend of natural fibers that creates a soft and comfortable garment suitable for everyday wear. The sweater features a classic pullover construction and falls to the mid-hip, offering a versatile silhouette available in multiple sizes from XS through 4XL.

What Is Being Made

This pattern creates a women's pullover sweater with a focus on innovative ribbing placement. The finished garment is designed to fit with 2–3 inches of positive ease at the bust, providing comfortable room for movement. Finished bust measurements range from 35 inches in XS to 58 inches in 4XL, making this pattern accessible to a wide range of body types.

Techniques Used

The Pinney is constructed using seamed construction, meaning pieces are knit separately and then sewn together. The sweater is worked flat on circular needles, which allows for easy stitch management and the ability to work back and forth in rows rather than in the round. This approach is particularly useful for creating the directional ribbing that defines this design.

Stitches and Stitch Details

• Stockinette stitch forms the primary fabric structure, providing a smooth, classic knit surface
• Ribbing is used as a design feature, oriented horizontally across the sweater for striking visual effect
• Ribbed sections create vertical lines of texture that contrast with stockinette areas

Yarn and Materials

This pattern is designed specifically for Valley Yarns Northfield, a DK weight yarn composed of 70% Merino Wool, 20% Baby Alpaca, and 10% Silk. Each ball contains 50 grams and yields 124 yards. The fiber blend creates a garment that is both breathable and temperature-regulating, with the silk adding subtle sheen and the alpaca contributing softness. Yarn requirements range from 10 balls for XS to 19 balls for 4XL, depending on size.

Needles and Tools

The pattern requires two sizes of circular needles: US size 6 (4mm) in 24–32 inch length for the main fabric, and US size 5 (3.75mm) in 24 inch length for ribbed edgings or cuffs. Additional tools include stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats, stitch holders or waste yarn for holding stitches temporarily, and a tapestry needle for seaming and weaving in ends.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern is worked to a gauge of 22 stitches and 28 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch using US size 6 (4mm) needles after blocking. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished measurements. The pattern is graded across nine sizes, with detailed finished measurements provided for each.

Skill Level

This pattern is rated as Adventurous Beginner to Intermediate difficulty. While the basic techniques are accessible to those with foundational knitting skills, the innovative ribbing placement and seamed construction require attention to detail and comfort with following directional stitch patterns.