"Yvette Jumper" - Jumper Knitting Pattern For Women in Willow and Lark Woodland

Yvette Jumper by Sarah Hatton – Fair Isle Yoke Jumper Knitting Pattern

The Yvette Jumper is a women's Fair Isle yoke jumper knitting pattern designed by Sarah Hatton as part of the Willow and Lark Best of British Collection. This beautifully crafted design features a stranded colourwork yoke adorned with classic geometric motifs and a rich two-colour ribbed border, making it a standout piece that celebrates traditional British knitting heritage. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is rated as intermediate in difficulty, making it an ideal next step for knitters who are comfortable with the basics and ready to explore the world of Fair Isle colourwork.

What Is Being Made

The Yvette Jumper is a classic pullover sweater for women, worked seamlessly in the round from the bottom up. The design centres on a striking Fair Isle yoke — a circular colourwork section worked across the upper body and sleeves simultaneously — that creates a beautifully integrated, traditional look without the need for seaming. The body and sleeves are joined at the yoke, and the geometric stranded motifs radiate outward from the neckline, framing the shoulders in a timeless, heritage-inspired style.

The jumper is sized to fit a bust measurement of 81 to 107 cm (32 to 42 inches), with actual garment measurements ranging from 89 to 116 cm (35 to 45½ inches). The length to back neck ranges from 55 to 60 cm, and the sleeve seam measures between 45 and 47 cm, giving a comfortable, wearable fit across six sizes.

Techniques Used

• Seamless construction: The entire jumper is worked in the round, eliminating the need for sewing seams and producing a smooth, professional finish throughout.
• Stranded colourwork (Fair Isle): The yoke is worked using the traditional Fair Isle technique, where two colours are carried across each row, with the unused yarn stranded loosely across the wrong side of the fabric. This creates the characteristic geometric patterns associated with British Fair Isle knitting.
• Worked in the round: Both the body and sleeves are knitted on circular needles, which is particularly well suited to stranded colourwork as the right side always faces the knitter, making it easier to follow the pattern and manage yarn tension.
• Two-colour ribbing: The cuffs, hem, and neckband feature rich two-colour ribs that add a bold, decorative detail and help the garment maintain its shape at the edges.
• Yoke shaping: Raglan-style or circular yoke decreases are worked to shape the upper body, integrating the sleeves and body into a single seamless section for the colourwork portion.

Stitches Used

• Two-colour rib: Used at the hem, cuffs, and neckline to create a stretchy, decorative border with visual impact.
• Stocking stitch (stockinette): The main body and sleeve fabric is worked in stocking stitch in the round, providing a smooth surface that showcases the stranded colourwork motifs beautifully.
• Stranded Fair Isle motifs: Classic geometric patterns are worked across the yoke using two colours, following a charted repeat that brings the design to life.

Materials – Yarn and Needles

The pattern is specifically designed for Willow and Lark Woodland yarn, a luxurious DK weight blend of 50% Wool, 25% Alpaca, and 25% Viscose, sold in 50g / 1.7oz balls. This fibre combination brings warmth and softness from the wool and alpaca, while the viscose adds a subtle sheen that enhances the depth of the tweed-effect colourwork.

The main colour (M) used in the pattern is Cirrus 416, requiring 6 to 7 balls depending on size. The contrast colour (C) is Thistle Bud 415, with just 1 ball needed across all sizes. Alternative suggested colour