Pheobe Sweater - Jumper Knitting Pattern For Women in Willow & Lark Heath Solids by Willow & Lark

Pheobe Sweater – Knitted Jumper by Willow & Lark

What Is Being Made

The Pheobe Sweater is a women's knitted jumper designed by Willow & Lark as part of their Heath Solids Collection. This intermediate-level knitting pattern produces a fitted pullover sweater available in eight sizes, ranging from 30–32 inches to 54–56 inches chest width. The finished sweater lengths range from 25¼ inches to 30 inches, with sleeve lengths between 17 and 18 inches, making it a versatile everyday garment suitable for various body types and proportions.

Knitting Techniques Used

The Pheobe Sweater is constructed using a bottom-up approach, meaning the body and sleeves are knitted from the cast-on edge upward before being joined together. The pattern employs seamed construction, where individual pieces are knitted flat (not in the round) and then sewn together at the seams for a polished, tailored finish. This method allows for precise shaping and a professional appearance while providing structural stability to the finished garment.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Pheobe Sweater features cable stitches as a decorative element, adding visual interest and texture to the design. The pattern also incorporates stocking stitch and a twist stitch pattern, which provide different textural effects throughout the garment. Stocking stitch creates the smooth, classic knit fabric that forms the base of the sweater, while the twist stitch pattern adds subtle detail and dimension. These stitch combinations are worked at specific tension requirements: 21 stitches and 28 rows per 10 cm over stocking stitch, and 23 stitches and 29 rows per 10 cm over the twist stitch pattern, both measured using 4mm needles.

Yarn and Materials

The Pheobe Sweater is designed to be knitted using DK weight yarn in Willow & Lark Heath Solids, a yarn collection exclusively available at lovecrafts.com. The pattern calls for the colorway Logan Berry 06, with yardage requirements varying by size: 11 balls (50g/1¾oz each) for the smallest size, increasing to 19 balls for the largest size. Knitters will need two pairs of knitting needles: 3.25mm (US 3) needles for ribbing and edge work, and 4mm (US 6) needles for the main fabric, allowing for proper gauge and fabric elasticity.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate, making it suitable for knitters with some experience who are comfortable working with cables, managing multiple pieces, and seaming garments together. The combination of cable work, stitch pattern changes, and construction techniques requires attention to detail and foundational knitting skills.