1195 Pictor - Jumper Knitting Pattern for Men and Women in Valley Yarns Northfield

Pattern #1195 Pictor: Ribbed Unisex Pullover Knitting Pattern by Julie Turjoman

The Pictor pullover, designed by Julie Turjoman and published by Valley Yarns, is an elegant unisex ribbed sweater that combines sophisticated texture with a playful contrast-color detail at every hem. Rated as Adventurous Beginner (equivalent to what many would call advanced beginner), this pattern is thoughtfully constructed to be achievable for less experienced knitters while still producing a polished, gift-worthy result. The design is available as a downloadable PDF and is suitable for both men and women.

What Is Being Made

Pictor is a long-sleeved pullover sweater worked in a rich ribbed texture across the body and sleeves, with a ribbed V-neck that overlaps neatly at the base of the neck. A standout feature is the contrast color tipping at all hems — the cuffs, body hem, and neckline — which adds a refined, unexpected pop of color. The garment is designed to sit at mid-hip and is sized to fit with 2 to 4 inches of positive ease, making it comfortable for layering. It is shown in Size M.

Sizes and Finished Measurements

• Sizes available: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL
• Finished chest circumference: 35 (39¼, 43¾, 48, 52¼) (56¾, 61, 65½, 69¾) inches
• Designed with 2 to 4 inches of positive ease for a relaxed, layerable fit

Techniques Used

This pattern employs a combination of construction methods that give knitters a well-rounded learning experience:

• Bottom-up construction: The body is cast on at the hem and worked upward, a classic approach that allows for easy length adjustments.
• Worked in the round: The body and sleeves are primarily worked in the round using circular needles, minimizing seaming on the main fabric sections.
• Worked flat (seamed): After dividing at the underarms, the front and back are worked separately and flat to the shoulders, and the long set-in sleeves are sewn into the armholes — giving knitters valuable practice with seaming and set-in sleeve construction.
• Short-row shoulder shaping: Short rows are used at the shoulders to enhance fit and create a more tailored silhouette.
• Contrast color tipping: The hems are begun in a contrast color (CC) before switching to the main color (MC), creating a clean tipping effect at the cuffs, body hem, and neckline.
• Long-Tail cast-on: Specified for casting on the body stitches, this method creates a neat, elastic edge well-suited to ribbing.
• Picking up stitches: Stitches for the ribbed V-neck are picked up around the neckline and worked in the round, then overlapped at the base of the V.

Stitches Used

• Rib stitch with reverse stockinette stitch: The primary stitch pattern used across the body and sleeves, creating the elegant textured surface that defines the Pictor design.
• Ribbing: Used at all hems and the V-neck, providing stretch and a tidy finish.
• Short rows: Used at the shoulders to shape the fit without additional seaming.

Yarn and Materials

This pattern is written specifically for Valley Yarns Northfield, a DK weight yarn with a luxurious fiber blend of 70% Merino Wool, 20% Baby Alpaca, and 10% Silk, sold in 50g/124-yard balls. This blend is prized for its softness, subtle sheen, and drape — qualities that make the ribbed texture of Pictor particularly beautiful. The pattern sample uses:

• Main Color (MC)