939 Tarragon - Jumper Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Peru

Pattern 939 Tarragon: A Beginner-Friendly Textured Pullover Knitting Pattern by Julie Turjoman

Pattern 939 Tarragon is a women's pullover knitting pattern designed by Julie Turjoman and published by Valley Yarns. This downloadable PDF pattern produces a generously sized, boxy pullover sweater featuring an allover Box Stitch texture that adds rich dimension and excellent stitch definition to the finished garment. Rated as a beginner skill level project, Tarragon is specifically described as a perfect first sweater for newer knitters looking to build confidence while creating a stylish, wearable piece for casual weekend wear.

Design Overview and Fit

The Tarragon pullover is designed with a boxy, relaxed silhouette that fits with 4 to 6 inches of positive ease, making it a comfortable, laid-back garment. Knitters who prefer a closer fit are advised to work one size smaller than their usual measurement. The sample shown in the pattern is knitted in Size S, with a finished bust measurement of 40¾ inches.

The pattern is available in a wide range of sizes to suit many body types:

• XS, S, M, L, XL
• 2XL, 3XL, 4XL

Finished bust measurements range from 37 inches (XS) up to 62½ inches (4XL), offering excellent size inclusivity across the full range.

Construction Techniques

The Tarragon pullover is constructed using a bottom-up, worked flat, seamed method. This traditional approach means each piece — typically the front, back, and sleeves — is knitted separately as flat panels and then joined together using seaming techniques such as mattress stitch or backstitch. This construction style is particularly well-suited to beginner knitters, as working flat on straight or circular needles avoids the complexity of managing multiple stitches in the round across large circumferences.

• Bottom-up construction: Knitting begins at the lower hem and works upward toward the shoulders, which is an intuitive and widely taught approach for new sweater knitters.
• Worked flat: Pieces are knitted back and forth in rows rather than in the round, making it easy to read and follow stitch patterns on both right-side and wrong-side rows.
• Seamed finishing: The individual pieces are sewn together after knitting, which can actually help a garment hold its shape and adds structure to the boxy silhouette.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The defining stitch pattern of this pullover is the Box Stitch Pattern, used as an allover texture across the body of the garment. The Box Stitch is a classic combination of knit and purl stitches arranged in a repeating grid or block formation, creating a subtle raised, dimensional texture that catches the light beautifully and gives the fabric a structured yet soft appearance. It is an ideal stitch pattern for beginners who have mastered the knit and purl stitches and are ready to work a simple repeat.

The gauge for this pattern is set at 22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in the Box Stitch Pattern, measured after blocking. Achieving correct gauge is especially important in a garment pattern to ensure the finished bust and length measurements match the intended sizing.

Yarn: Valley Yarns Peru

The pattern is specifically designed for Valley Yarns Peru, a luxurious alpaca-blend yarn described in the pattern as sublime — warm yet virtually weightless. The fiber composition is:

• 84% Baby Alpaca
• 8% Merino Wool
• 8% Nylon

Valley Yarns Peru is a worsted weight yarn, sold in 50g skeins with approximately 120 yards per skein. The nylon content adds durability and stitch definition to what would otherwise be a very delicate fiber blend, while the baby alpaca provides exceptional softness and warmth without bulk. The merino wool contributes elasticity and memory, helping the finished sweater maintain its shape over time.