1067 Cierzo - Sweater Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Westfield

Pattern #1067 Cierzo – Women's Cable V-Neck Pullover Knitting Pattern by Susan Baron

Pattern #1067 Cierzo, designed by Susan Baron, is an intermediate-level women's pullover knitting pattern worked in the luxuriously soft Valley Yarns Westfield. The design is described as stylish, flattering, and luxuriously comfortable, with its most distinctive feature being a striking split cable V-neck that sets it apart from classic ribbed pullovers. This downloadable PDF pattern is a rewarding project for knitters who are confident with cables and comfortable working both flat and in the round.

What Is Being Made

The finished garment is a women's pullover sweater (also known as a jumper) with a split cable V-neckline. It is designed to fit with 0–2 inches of negative ease, meaning the finished bust measurement is intentionally smaller than the wearer's actual bust, allowing the ribbed fabric to stretch and conform closely to the body for a sleek, fitted silhouette. For knitters who prefer a more relaxed fit, the pattern notes that sizing up is an option.

The pattern is offered in nine sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, and 5XL, with finished bust measurements ranging from 30¾ inches to 61½ inches. The sample shown in the pattern photographs was knitted in Size S in the colorway Persimmon.

Techniques Used

• Bottom-up construction: The sweater is worked from the cast-on edge upward, a traditional approach that many knitters find intuitive for shaping and fitting.
• Worked in the round: Circular knitting is used for portions of the construction, requiring a 32-inch or 40-inch circular needle.
• Worked flat: Certain sections are worked back and forth in rows, adding structural detail and shaping, particularly around the V-neck split.
• Seamed construction: The finished pieces are joined using seaming techniques, giving the sweater a tailored, structured finish.
• Cables: The signature split cable V-neck is the focal point of the design. Cable knitting involves crossing groups of stitches over one another using a cable needle, creating twisted, rope-like or braided textures that are both visually striking and structurally interesting.
• Kitchener Stitch: The pattern calls for an additional needle specifically for Kitchener Stitch, a grafting technique that invisibly joins live stitches together — commonly used at shoulders or other seams where a seamless finish is desired.
• Old Norwegian Cast-On: The pattern specifies this stretchy cast-on method for the initial cast-on of 192 to 384 stitches (depending on size), which is particularly well-suited to ribbed edges as it creates a flexible, elastic foundation row.

Stitches Used

• K2/P2 Rib: The primary stitch pattern throughout the body of the sweater. This two-by-two ribbing alternates two knit stitches with two purl stitches across each row or round, producing a highly elastic, vertically textured fabric. Gauge is measured in this stitch: 25 stitches and 30 rounds = 4 inches, blocked and gently stretched.
• Cable stitches: Used to create the distinctive split cable V-neck detail. These involve crossing stitches with the aid of a cable needle.
• Standard decreases and increases: Including K2tog (knit two together), Ssk (slip, slip, knit), P2tog (purl two together), and Kfb (knit into the front and back of a stitch) for shaping throughout the garment.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern is written specifically for Valley Yarns Westfield, a DK weight yarn with a sumptuous fiber blend of 60% extra fine Merino wool, 20% yak, and 20% silk. Each ball contains 50 grams / 120