1135 Cornwall - Sweater Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Sunderland

Pattern #1135 Cornwall – Women's Jumper Knitting Pattern by Julie Turjoman for Valley Yarns Sunderland

The Cornwall pullover, designed by Julie Turjoman and published by Valley Yarns, is a beautifully practical tunic-length women's jumper that combines everyday wearability with a clever design detail: buttoned side openings that allow the wearer to control warmth and ventilation. Button the sides closed on breezy autumn days, or leave one or more open when extra airflow is welcome. This is pattern number #1135 and is available as a downloadable PDF.

What Is Being Made

Cornwall is a tunic-length pullover jumper for women, featuring a relaxed silhouette with a boatneck front, drop-shoulder sleeves, and distinctive ribbed side button bands with split side hems. The garment is designed with 2–4 inches of positive ease, making it comfortable and relaxed-fitting. It is available in nine sizes ranging from XS through 5XL, with finished bust measurements spanning 34½ inches to 66 inches. The sample shown is worked in size S.

One of the most distinctive design features of Cornwall is its three-colour construction: the back, front, and sleeves are each knitted in a different colourway of the same yarn, creating a colour-blocked effect. The sample uses Medium Gray for the back, Lavender Mist for the front, and Charcoal for the sleeves — all in Valley Yarns Sunderland.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern is written exclusively for Valley Yarns Sunderland, a 100% baby alpaca yarn sold in 50 g / 109-yard balls. Baby alpaca is prized for its exceptional softness, lightweight warmth, and gentle drape, making it ideal for a layering piece designed to regulate temperature. The yarn falls in the DK to worsted weight range.

• Color A – Back: 4–8 balls of Valley Yarns Sunderland in Medium Gray, depending on size
• Color B – Front: 4–8 balls of Valley Yarns Sunderland in Lavender Mist, depending on size
• Color C – Sleeves: 5–10 balls of Valley Yarns Sunderland in Charcoal, depending on size

In addition to yarn, the pattern requires the following materials:

• US size 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles in both 16-inch and 24–32-inch lengths (primary needle size)
• US size 4 (3.50 mm) circular needles in both 16-inch and 24–32-inch lengths (for ribbing)
• Stitch markers and locking stitch markers
• Stitch holders or waste yarn
• Tapestry needle for finishing
• 6 buttons, ¾-inch diameter, with matching thread and a sewing needle

Gauge

The recommended gauge is 22 stitches and 30 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch, measured after blocking, using the larger US size 5 needles. Achieving accurate gauge is important for correct sizing across the nine available sizes.

Construction and Techniques

Cornwall is constructed using a bottom-up, worked-flat, seamed method. Each piece — the back, front, and sleeves — is knitted separately in rows before being assembled. This traditional approach to garment construction makes it accessible to knitters who prefer working flat rather than in the round, and it allows each colour section to be completed independently.

• Bottom-up construction: The back and front are each begun at the lower hem and worked upward toward the shoulders
• Worked flat (back and forth in rows): All main pieces are knitted flat on circular needles, which are used for their cable length rather than for knitting in the round