Agnes Sweater - Jumper Knitting Pattern For Women in Willow & Lark Strath by Willow & Lark

Agnes Sweater – Textured Stripe Women's Jumper Knitting Pattern from Willow & Lark's Strath Collection

The Agnes Sweater is a beautifully structured women's pullover jumper from the Strath Collection by Willow & Lark, released in 2021. Designed as a textured stripe sweater, the Agnes combines classic construction with eye-catching stripe detailing to create a cosy, wearable garment that works across a wide range of sizes. This is an intermediate-level knitting pattern available as a downloadable PDF, making it accessible to knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping and are ready to explore more structured techniques.

What Is Being Made

The Agnes Sweater is a women's pullover jumper featuring a textured stripe design. It is a substantial, warm garment worked in chunky weight yarn, making it an ideal project for the cooler months. The finished sweater has a relaxed, classic silhouette with set-in or structured sleeves and a neat back neck finish.

The pattern is offered in seven sizes, designed to fit chest measurements ranging from 76–81 cm (30–32 in) up to 137–143 cm (54–56 in), ensuring an inclusive fit for a wide variety of body types. Finished measurements include:

• Width across back: 51 cm (20 in) to 78 cm (30¾ in) depending on size
• Length to back neck: 57 cm (22½ in) to 69 cm (27¼ in)
• Sleeve length: 45 cm (17¾ in) to 48 cm (19 in)

Construction Techniques

The Agnes Sweater is worked using a bottom-up, seamed construction method, meaning the individual pieces — typically the back, front, and sleeves — are knitted flat as separate panels and then joined together using seaming. This is a traditional approach to garment construction that many knitters find approachable and satisfying, as it allows each piece to be completed and checked before assembly.

• Bottom-up construction: Knitting begins at the lower edge of the body and sleeves and works upward toward the shoulders and neckline, allowing for easy length adjustments.
• Worked flat: All pieces are knitted back and forth in rows on straight needles, rather than in the round, which suits the seamed finishing method.
• Seamed finishing: The completed pieces are sewn together, creating a structured, durable garment with defined seam lines that add stability and shape.
• Stripes: The design incorporates a two-colour stripe sequence, alternating between the two yarn colours to create the signature textured stripe aesthetic of the Agnes Sweater.

Stitches Used

The Agnes Sweater is built primarily around stocking stitch (stockinette stitch), which forms the main fabric of the garment. The tension specification calls for 15 stitches and 20 rows to a 10 cm / 4 in square measured over stocking stitch using 6 mm (US 10) needles. The "textured" element referenced in the pattern title suggests the inclusion of additional stitch patterns — likely ribbing or a textured stitch — used in combination with the stripe sequence to add visual and tactile interest to the fabric.

• Stocking stitch: The primary stitch pattern, creating a smooth, classic knitted fabric on the right side.
• Ribbing: Commonly used at the cuffs, hem, and neckline in garments of this style to provide elasticity and a neat, professional finish.
• Textured stitch detailing: Referenced in the design name, adding dimension and interest to the stripe pattern.

Materials – Yarn and Needles

The Agnes Sweater is designed specifically for Willow & Lark Strath, a chunky weight yarn that is exclusively available at lovecrafts.com. Two colourways are used to create the stripe effect:

• Willow & Lark Strath in Slate Grey (shade 15): The