1344 Vitex - Jumper Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Leverett

Pattern Summary: 1344 Vitex – Women's Jumper Knitting Pattern by Julie Turjoman

The 1344 Vitex is an intermediate-level knitting pattern designed by Julie Turjoman and published by Valley Yarns. This women's jumper is a cleverly conceived, reversible top that makes its boldest statement at the back. While the front presents a clean, architecturally minimal stockinette surface, the back features diagonally split, overlapping panels that create a modern and unexpected structural detail. The pattern is offered in two distinct versions — a cropped waist-length style and a longer tunic — giving knitters versatile options from a single download.

Two Versions: Cropped and Tunic Length

Version 1 – Cropped Length

Version 1 sits at the waist and is shown in color 010 – Lilac using Valley Yarns Leverett. The split back panels in this version leave the lower back exposed, making it a more fashion-forward, contemporary silhouette. The hem-to-underarm length ranges from 10 to 12 inches depending on size, keeping the garment cropped and modern. This version is shown on a size XL model in the pattern photography.

• Yarn required: 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) (11, 12, 14, 15) hanks of Valley Yarns Leverett in color 010 – Lilac
• Length from hem to underarm: 10 (10, 10, 11, 11) (11, 12, 12, 12) inches
• Silhouette: Waist-length with open lower back detail

Version 2 – Tunic Length

Version 2 features A-line shaping and overlapping split back panels that provide nearly full back coverage, extending the garment to a relaxed tunic length. This version is shown in color 013 – French Blue and is photographed on a size S model. The longer hem-to-underarm measurement and A-line silhouette make this version a graceful, flowing option suitable for a wide range of styling choices.

• Yarn required: 8 (9, 10, 11, 13) (14, 15, 16, 18) hanks of Valley Yarns Leverett in color 013 – French Blue
• Length from hem to underarm: 17 (17, 17, 18, 18) (18, 18, 18, 18) inches
• Silhouette: A-line tunic with overlapping back panels for fuller coverage

Design Details and Fit

One of the most distinctive features of the Vitex is that it is fully reversible. Both the front and back are worked with identical crew neck shaping, meaning the garment can be worn either way. The overlapping back panels are seamed at the back neck to ensure adequate coverage when the piece is worn with the decorative panels at the rear. The design is intentionally cut with 4 to 6 inches of positive ease, resulting in a relaxed, comfortable fit that works across a wide range of body types.

Sizes range from XS through 5XL, with finished bust measurements spanning 33½ to 65½ inches. The pattern notes that the piece can be made longer than the stated measurements if desired, though additional yarn will be required.

Construction Techniques

The Vitex is worked using a combination of flat and in-the-round knitting techniques, making it an excellent project for knitters who are comfortable moving between both methods. The construction is bottom-up and seamed, meaning the garment is assembled from separate pieces rather than being worked entirely in one piece.

• Bottom-up construction: All pieces begin at the hem and are worked upward toward the shoulders
• Three-piece structure: The top is worked as three separate pieces — the front, the left back panel, and the right back panel — which are then joined at the shoulders and seamed at the back neck
• Worked flat: The front and back panels are worked back and forth