"Megan Boat Neck Jumper" - Sweater Knitting Pattern For Women in Willow & Lark Poetry by Willow & Lark

Megan Boat Neck Jumper – Knitting Pattern Summary

The Megan Boat Neck Jumper is a women's knitted sweater pattern from Willow & Lark, part of their Chintz Collection (2020). It is worked in Willow & Lark Poetry, a luxurious DK-weight yarn blending 60% Merino Wool, 30% Microfibre, and 10% Camel, giving the finished garment a soft, lightweight drape with a subtle warmth. The pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty, making it an excellent project for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping and are ready to explore textural stitch patterns such as cables and lace.

About the Design

The Megan jumper features a classic boat neckline — a wide, horizontal neckline that sits close to the collarbone and runs almost shoulder to shoulder — giving the garment an elegant, relaxed silhouette. The design is characterised by a relatively short body length and short sleeves, making it a versatile layering piece suited to a range of seasons. The clean neckline and textured stitch work combine understated sophistication with tactile interest.

Sizing and Fit

The pattern is offered in five sizes to fit bust measurements ranging from 81–86 cm (32–34 in) up to 122–127 cm (48–50 in), with actual finished bust measurements between 98 cm (38½ in) and 136 cm (53½ in), providing a comfortable, slightly relaxed fit across all sizes. Finished body length ranges from 50 cm to 54 cm (19½ in to 21¼ in), and sleeve length from 12 cm to 14 cm (4¾ in to 5½ in), reflecting the jumper's cropped, short-sleeved style.

Techniques Used

• Bottom-up construction: The jumper is worked from the lower edge upward, a traditional approach that allows knitters to try on the garment as they go and adjust length easily.
• Worked flat: Pieces are knitted back and forth in rows on straight needles rather than in the round, producing separate flat fabric panels.
• Seamed finishing: The individual pieces — typically a front, back, and sleeves — are joined together using seaming techniques, resulting in a structured, tailored finish that helps the garment hold its shape.
• Cables: Cable knitting involves crossing groups of stitches over one another to create twisted, rope-like or braided textures. Cables add visual depth and a classic handknit character to the fabric.
• Lace: Lace knitting uses deliberate yarn-over increases paired with decreases to form decorative open-work patterns. Combined with cables, this creates a richly textured fabric that is both lightweight and visually striking.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

• Cable stitches — worked using a cable needle to cross stitches and build the signature twisted texture.
• Lace stitches — incorporating yarn-overs and corresponding decreases to form the open, decorative pattern sections.
• Knit and purl stitches — the foundational stitches used throughout the garment for ribbing, borders, and background fabric.

Materials

• Yarn: Willow & Lark Poetry — DK weight, 60% Merino Wool / 30% Microfibre / 10% Camel, 50g / 1.8oz balls. Shown in Fondant Pink 613. You will need 7–8 balls depending on size.
• Needles: A pair of 3.25mm (UK 10 / US 3) knitting needles for ribbing and borders, and a pair of 4.00mm (UK 8 / US 6) knitting needles for the main fabric.

Tension

The recommended tension is 21 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 in), measured over the stitch