1325 Redbud - Jumper Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Leverett

1325 Redbud: Women's Knit Jumper Pattern

Garment Overview

The 1325 Redbud is a women's knitting pattern designed by Julie Turjoman, featuring a contemporary tee-style jumper with A-line shaping and decorative yoke detailing. This intermediate-level pattern offers a versatile, hip-length silhouette with short sleeves, making it suitable for both experienced and developing knitters seeking a project with visual interest and refined construction techniques.

Design Features and Shaping

The garment showcases A-line shaping that creates a flattering, flowing silhouette from the bust through the hips. A charming pennant stitch pattern adorns the yoke, adding textural depth and visual appeal to an otherwise understated design. The hip-length cut and short sleeve proportions create a modern, wearable silhouette that bridges classic and contemporary aesthetics. The pattern is available in nine size options ranging from XS to 5XL, with finished bust measurements from 34 to 66 inches and corresponding hip measurements from 38 to 70 inches. The garment is designed to fit with 4 to 6 inches of positive ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit.

Knitting Techniques

This pattern employs three primary construction techniques that streamline the building process and create a polished finished garment:

• Bottom-up construction: The jumper is worked from the hem upward, allowing knitters to try on the piece as it progresses and adjust length as desired before committing to the yoke and upper body.
• Seamless construction: The garment is engineered to minimize seaming, reducing finishing work and creating clean, durable seams where necessary.
• Worked in the round: The body is knit circularly using circular needles, which eliminates the need for side seams and produces a more refined, continuous fabric.

Stitch Work and Yoke Pattern

The pennant stitch pattern featured on the yoke provides textural contrast and visual interest to the upper body. This stitch pattern requires intermediate-level skill to execute accurately, as it involves reading a stitch pattern chart and managing shaping simultaneously. The combination of stockinette stitch in the body with the textured pennant stitch creates a sophisticated design that rewards careful attention to tension and stitch accuracy.

Yarn and Materials

The 1325 Redbud pattern calls for Valley Yarns Leverett, a premium blend of 70% Pima cotton and 30% linen. This fiber composition provides exceptional breathability, drape, and durability—qualities that make the finished garment ideal for warm-weather wear and transitional seasons. Leverett is supplied in 50-gram hanks with 109 yards per hank. Yarn requirements range from 7 hanks for the smallest size (XS) to 16 hanks for the largest size (5XL). The pattern is available in two colorways: 014-Buttercup, a warm yellow tone, and 015-Blossom, a soft floral hue. Both colors showcase the natural luster and subtle texture of the cotton-linen blend.

Sizing and Customization

The pattern provides comprehensive sizing across a wide range of body types, with detailed finished measurements for bust, hip, and length. The length from hem to underarm ranges from 15 to 17.5 inches depending on size. Knitters have the option to customize the garment length by working additional rows before the A-line shaping begins; however, additional yarn will be required for extended lengths. This flexibility allows for personalized fit adjustments based on individual proportions and style preferences.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate, this pattern is suitable for knitters with foundational skills in circular knitting, shaping, and stitch pattern reading. The combination of seamless construction, A-line shaping, and charted stitch pattern work provides an engaging project that builds technical competency without overwhelming less-experienced knitters.