834 Nimbus Pullover - Jumper Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Conway

834 Nimbus Pullover – Knitting Pattern for Women by Julie Turjoman in Valley Yarns Conway

The 834 Nimbus Pullover is a beautifully feminine women's knitting pattern designed by Julie Turjoman, worked in the lightweight and breathable Valley Yarns Conway yarn. This elegant pullover sweater is crafted with warm-weather wearability in mind, featuring an allover lace pattern, gentle A-line shaping, and three-quarter-length sleeves that make it a versatile and flattering addition to any handknitted wardrobe. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is rated as advanced beginner difficulty, making it an excellent next step for knitters who have mastered the basics and are ready to explore simple lace construction.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a women's pullover sweater with a graceful, figure-flattering silhouette. The design features:

• Gentle A-line shaping through the body, which flatters a wide range of figure types
• An allover Feather lace pattern worked throughout the main body of the garment
• Three-quarter-length sleeves worked in Stockinette stitch, knitted in as part of the construction
• A finished bust measurement ranging from 32 to 56 inches across seven sizes, shown in Size 36"
• A fit designed for 0–2 inches of positive ease, creating a relaxed but tailored look

Construction Techniques

The Nimbus Pullover is constructed using a combination of techniques that give advanced beginner knitters a well-rounded project experience:

• Bottom-up construction – the garment is worked from the lower edge upward, which is a traditional and intuitive approach for seamed sweater knitting
• Worked flat (in pieces) – the body and sleeves are knitted as separate flat pieces, meaning knitters work back and forth in rows rather than in a continuous round for the main sections
• Worked in the round – circular needle and double-pointed needle techniques are also employed, likely for finishing elements such as neckbands or cuffs
• Seamed finishing – the individual pieces are joined together using seaming techniques, which adds structure and a polished, professional finish to the completed garment
• Lace knitting – the allover Feather lace pattern is integrated throughout the body, introducing knitters to reading and working a repeating lace motif

Stitches Used

The pattern draws on a focused set of stitch patterns that balance decorative detail with accessible technique:

• Feather lace pattern – the primary stitch pattern worked across the body of the pullover, creating an airy, elegant texture; gauge is set at 22 stitches and 28 rows to 4 inches in this stitch
• Stockinette stitch – used for the three-quarter-length sleeves, providing a smooth, classic contrast to the lace body

Yarn and Materials

The pattern is specifically written for Valley Yarns Conway, a DK weight yarn with a fiber composition of 60% Pima Cotton and 40% Acrylic. This blend is notable for its exceptional softness against the skin and its easy-care properties, making it particularly well suited to warm-weather garments. Each skein contains 50g / 127 yards, and the pattern calls for 8 to 14 skeins depending on size. The colorway shown in the sample is Color 13, Bluestone.

Needles and Notions

The following tools are required to complete the Nimbus Pullover:

• US size 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles in both 16-inch and 24–32-inch lengths
• US size 5 (3.75 mm) double-pointed needles (dpn)
• US size