#1360 Cosmic Crisp - Jumper Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Superwash DK

Pattern #1360 Cosmic Crisp – Striped Women's Pullover Knitting Pattern by Valley Yarns

Pattern #1360 Cosmic Crisp, designed by Susan Baron for Valley Yarns, is a women's pullover jumper featuring a stylish striped design that proves stripes can be anything but ordinary. This downloadable PDF knitting pattern is rated Advanced Beginner to Intermediate in difficulty, making it an excellent project for knitters who are comfortable with the basics and ready to explore colorwork through stripes and seamless or structured construction techniques.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a women's pullover sweater worked in two contrasting colors to create an eye-catching striped fabric. The design is intended to be worn with a generous 5½"–7½" positive ease, giving it a relaxed, comfortable fit. The pattern is available in a wide range of sizes to suit many body types:

• Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, and 4XL
• Finished Bust Measurements: 35½ (39½, 43½, 47½, 51½) (55½, 59½, 63½) inches
• The sample garment shown in the pattern is knitted in size S

The sweater is described as not only stylish but exceptionally comfortable to wear, thanks to the soft, supple nature of the recommended yarn. The design is versatile enough that knitters may find themselves wanting to cast on multiple versions in different colorways.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for Valley Yarns Superwash DK, a 100% Superwash Wool yarn that comes in 50 g / 137-yard skeins. The superwash treatment means the finished garment is machine washable, adding practical everyday wearability to its aesthetic appeal. Two colors are used:

• Color A – Blue Mist (Color 15): 5 (5, 6, 7, 8) (9, 10, 11) balls depending on size
• Color B – Sand (Color 27): 4 (4, 5, 6, 6) (7, 8, 9) balls depending on size

The pairing of Blue Mist and Sand creates a soft, sophisticated contrast that gives the stripe pattern a contemporary, wearable feel. DK weight yarn is a popular choice for garment knitting — it works up relatively quickly compared to fingering weight, while still producing a fabric with excellent drape and stitch definition.

Needles Required

The pattern requires both circular needles and double-pointed needles (dpns) in two sizes:

• Size 5 (3.75 mm) – 16" and 32"–40" circular needles, plus dpns, for the main body and sleeves (or the size needed to achieve gauge)
• Size 4 (3.5 mm) – 24" circular needle and dpns, used specifically for the neck edging and cuffs to create a neater, tighter finish at the edges

The use of multiple needle lengths and types suggests the sweater is worked in the round, a technique that eliminates the need for seaming and creates a smooth, continuous fabric — ideal for striped designs where seam alignment can otherwise be tricky.

Techniques and Construction

Working a striped pullover in Valley Yarns Superwash DK on circular needles involves several key knitting techniques that Advanced Beginner knitters will find both approachable and skill-building:

• Knitting in the round on both long circular needles (for the body) and shorter circulars or dpns (for sleeves, cuffs, and neckline)
• Two-color stripe knitting – alternating between Color A and Color B at regular intervals to build the striped pattern; this involves managing yarn carries and color changes cleanly to avoid jogs at the round joins
• Shaping techniques typical of fitted pullovers, including increases and decreases for the body silhouette, armhole shaping, and sleeve