#1354 Honeycrisp - Sweater Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Savoy - Downloadable PDF

Pattern Summary: #1354 Honeycrisp – Women's Tunic Sweater Knitting Pattern by Julie Turjoman

What You'll Make

The #1354 Honeycrisp is a women's long tunic sweater designed by Julie Turjoman and published by Valley Yarns. This pattern produces an elegant, cozy pullover distinguished by its deep split side hems, prominent ribbing details, and a mock turtleneck neckline. The silhouette is relaxed and generously sized, designed to be worn with 6–8 inches of positive ease, making it an ideal layering piece for fall through spring. The tunic's clean lines and classic stitch textures give it a timeless, versatile aesthetic that works across a wide range of personal styles.

The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is rated intermediate in difficulty, making it well-suited to knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping, working in the round, and reading multi-size pattern instructions.

Sizes and Finished Measurements

The Honeycrisp pattern is written for a wide range of sizes, from XS through 5XL, specifically: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, and 5XL. The sample shown in the pattern is knitted in Size S.

• Finished Bust Circumference: 36½ (40, 44½, 48, 52½) (56, 60½, 64, 68½) inches
• Ease: Designed with 6–8 inches of positive ease; knitters preferring a closer fit are advised to work one size smaller

Techniques Used

The Honeycrisp tunic employs a combination of construction methods that give knitters a well-rounded intermediate-level project. The garment is constructed bottom-up, beginning at the lower hem and working upward toward the shoulders and neckline. Sections of the pattern are worked flat (back and forth on straight or circular needles), while other sections — such as the body and the mock turtleneck — are worked in the round for a seamless finish. This combination of flat and circular knitting is characteristic of garments with split hems or shaped openings, where flat knitting allows for clean edge construction before joining to work seamlessly in the round.

• Bottom-up construction – the garment begins at the hem and is shaped upward
• Worked flat – certain sections are knitted back and forth to create the split side hems and other shaped elements
• Worked in the round – circular knitting is used for the body and the mock turtleneck collar
• Seamless construction – reduces finishing work and creates a polished result

Stitches and Design Details

The standout design element of the Honeycrisp is its ribbing, which Julie Turjoman uses as a primary decorative and structural feature rather than simply as a functional edging. Ribbing creates vertical columns of alternating knit and purl stitches that add visual texture, stretch, and definition to the garment's silhouette. Alongside ribbing, the pattern relies on classic stitch textures that contribute to the tunic's elegant simplicity. The mock turtleneck is worked in the round and adds a cozy, snug finish at the neckline without the full fold-over of a traditional turtleneck.

• Ribbing – the primary design detail, used throughout the garment for both texture and structure
• Classic stitch textures – clean, timeless knit and purl combinations
• Mock turtleneck – a close-fitting neckline worked in the round
• Deep split side hems – a stylish and functional detail worked flat before joining in the round

Yarn and Materials

This pattern is specifically designed for Valley Yarns Savoy, a DK weight yarn with a richly blended,