1025 Wheeler - Sweater Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Southampton and Hatfield

Wheeler Jumper Knitting Pattern #1025 by Julie Turjoman – A Detailed Guide

The Wheeler Jumper (#1025) is a beautifully designed women's pullover sweater created by knitwear designer Julie Turjoman and published by Valley Yarns. Described as airy, soft, and feminine, this elegant knitting pattern produces a lightweight, luxurious garment suitable for an evening out. It can be worn on its own or layered over a camisole, making it a versatile addition to any handknit wardrobe. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is rated Intermediate in difficulty, making it an excellent project for knitters who are comfortable with shaping techniques and working with multiple yarn strands simultaneously.

Garment Design and Sizing

The Wheeler is a V-neck pullover featuring integrated short sleeves, giving it a refined, streamlined silhouette. The design is worked in just two main pieces — a front and a back — which are then seamed together for a polished, structured finish. This classic construction method, known as seamed flat knitting, results in a garment with excellent shape retention and clean edges.

The pattern is offered in a generous range of sizes to suit a wide variety of body types:

• Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, and 5XL
• Finished Bust Measurements: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50) (54, 58, 62, 66) inches
• Finished Hip Measurements: 39 (43, 47, 51, 55) (59, 63, 67, 71) inches
• Ease: Designed to fit with 2–4 inches of positive ease for a relaxed, comfortable drape
• Sample Size: The photographed sample is shown in size 38 inches

Construction Techniques

The Wheeler Jumper is constructed using a bottom-up, worked flat, seamed approach — a traditional method favored by many knitters for its ease of fitting and the structural integrity it lends to finished garments. Working flat means each piece is knitted back and forth in rows on straight or circular needles, rather than in the round, allowing the knitter to see and adjust shaping as they go.

The pattern begins with a stretchy cast-on method, specifically recommending the Old Norwegian Cast-On technique. This cast-on is particularly well-suited to garments that need a flexible, elastic lower edge — ideal for a fitted pullover where ease of movement and comfort are priorities. The Old Norwegian Cast-On produces a neat, sturdy edge that mirrors the appearance of a standard long-tail cast-on but with added stretch.

The integrated short sleeves are worked as part of the main body pieces rather than knitted separately and sewn on, which simplifies construction while maintaining a clean, intentional look. The V-neck shaping is achieved through careful decreases worked symmetrically on both sides of the neckline, creating the characteristic angled opening that flatters a wide range of necklines.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch used throughout the Wheeler is Stockinette stitch — the classic combination of knit stitches on right-side rows and purl stitches on wrong-side rows. Stockinette creates a smooth, flat fabric that showcases the beautiful halo and sheen of the yarn combination used in this pattern. The gauge is set in Stockinette stitch, making it the dominant texture of the finished garment.

Key stitch techniques referenced in the pattern include:

• K2tog (Knit 2 Together): A right-leaning decrease used in shaping
• SSK (Slip, Slip, Knit): A left-leaning decrease used as a mirror decrease for symmetrical shaping
• Kfb (Knit Front and Back): An increase stitch used where additional stitches are needed
• P2tog (Purl 2 Together): A decrease worked on purl (wrong-side) rows
• Stockinette Stitch: The primary fabric stitch throughout the body and sle