Quail Studio Luna PDF

Quail Studio Luna PDF Knitting Pattern Summary

The Quail Studio Luna is a knitted sweater or jumper designed for a wide range of adult sizes, worked in a classic construction that combines texture and structure. This downloadable PDF pattern from Quail Studio produces a relaxed, substantial pullover with a distinctive mixed-stitch aesthetic, making it an ideal project for confident beginner and intermediate knitters who want to build their skills in seamed, flat knitting.

What Is Being Made

The Luna is a seamed pullover sweater knitted in separate flat pieces — a front, a back, and two sleeves — which are then joined together. It features a ribbed lower hem, a garter stitch body, and a stocking stitch upper section and sleeves, creating a visually interesting transition between textures. The design includes shaped shoulders and a shaped neckline, giving the finished garment a polished, structured silhouette. The Luna is sized generously, with an actual finished bust measurement ranging from 110 cm / 43¼ in up to 134 cm / 52¾ in, accommodating a wide spectrum of body types.

Sizes Available

• To fit bust: 71–76 cm (28–30 in) through to 122–127 cm (48–50 in)
• Actual finished bust: 110 cm (43¼ in) through to 134 cm (52¾ in)
• Six sizes are included in the pattern, making it suitable for a broad range of knitters

Construction Techniques

The Luna is worked using a bottom-up, seamed, worked-flat construction method. Each piece — front, back, and sleeves — is knitted separately from the cast-on edge upward, then seamed together at the end. This traditional approach is well-suited to knitters who prefer working on straight needles and enjoy the rhythmic, meditative quality of flat knitting. Seaming the finished pieces together creates clean, stable seams that add structure and durability to the garment.

• Bottom-up construction: Each piece begins at the lower hem and is worked upward toward the shoulders
• Worked flat: All pieces are knitted back and forth in rows on straight needles
• Seamed finishing: The completed pieces are joined using seaming techniques, giving the sweater a neat, professional finish
• Stitch markers and stitch holders are used during construction to mark key points such as armhole shaping and to hold live stitches during neck shaping

Stitches Used

The Luna pattern incorporates several classic knitting stitches, each contributing to the overall texture and structure of the sweater:

• Rib stitch (2x2 rib): Used at the lower hem of the body pieces. The rib is formed by alternating K2, P2 on right-side rows and P2, K2 on wrong-side rows. This creates a stretchy, elasticated band approximately 3 cm / 1¼ in deep that helps the sweater sit neatly at the hem.
• Garter stitch: The main body of the sweater is worked in garter stitch — knitting every row — which creates a dense, textured fabric with horizontal ridges on both sides. Garter stitch lies flat without curling and has a lovely rustic quality that suits the yarn beautifully. The body is worked in garter stitch up to approximately 38–42 cm / 15–16½ in depending on size.
• Stocking stitch: The upper portion of the body and the sleeves transition into stocking stitch (knit on right-side rows, purl on wrong-side rows), which creates a smooth, classic fabric. Stocking stitch is also used for the sleeve shaping and shoulder sections.
• Make 1 (M1) increases: Used during sleeve shaping to gradually widen the sleeve from cuff to underarm, worked at each end of increase rows.
• Cast-off shaping: Used at the neck and shoulder to shape the neckline cleanly.

Yarn and Materials

The Luna is designed to be knitted in Rowan Felted