Sunrise Pullover - Sweater Knitting Pattern For Women in Willow & Lark Ramble

Sunrise Pullover by Stephanie Earp – Seamless Top-Down Colorwork Sweater Knitting Pattern

The Sunrise Pullover is a women's pullover sweater knitting pattern designed by Stephanie Earp and published by Willow & Lark as part of their Impressionists Collection (2020). It is knitted seamlessly from the top down, worked entirely in the round, making it an excellent project for intermediate knitters who want to explore colorwork construction without the need for seaming. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF.

Design Overview

The Sunrise Pullover is a classic, wearable pullover silhouette with a design that draws on the painterly, atmospheric aesthetic of the Impressionists Collection. It features a striking colorwork motif worked across the body using three carefully chosen shades of Willow & Lark Ramble yarn. The finished garment has a relaxed but structured fit, with a consistent sleeve seam length of 28 cm (11 inches) across all sizes, and a finished length ranging from approximately 48 cm to 54 cm depending on size.

Sizing

The pattern includes seven sizes, designed to fit a bust measurement of:

• 76 cm (30 in) to 135 cm (53 in)

Actual chest measurements in the finished garment range from 84 cm (33 in) to 144 cm (56¾ in), offering generous positive ease across the size range. This makes the Sunrise Pullover suitable for a wide variety of body types.

Techniques Used

The Sunrise Pullover is constructed using a combination of techniques well-suited to intermediate knitters:

• Seamless construction – no sewing up or mattress stitch required, resulting in a clean, professional finish
• Top-down knitting – the sweater is begun at the neckline and worked downward, allowing for easy length adjustments and try-on as you go
• Worked in the round – circular needles are used throughout, eliminating the need for flat seaming and keeping colorwork consistent on the right side
• Colorwork – the design uses three colors (Fossil as the main color, Rhubarb as the first contrast color, and Straw as the second contrast color) to create the signature Sunrise motif

Stitches and Skills Required

As an intermediate-level pattern, the Sunrise Pullover calls on a range of knitting skills. Knitters should be comfortable with:

• Knitting and purling in the round
• Working with multiple colors simultaneously (stranded colorwork or intarsia techniques as directed)
• Using stitch markers to track pattern repeats and shaping
• Placing and working from stitch holders for sleeve and body separation
• Basic increases and decreases for shaping the yoke and sleeve caps

Materials

Yarn

The pattern is designed specifically for Willow & Lark Ramble, a 100% Wool DK weight yarn, sold in 50 g (1¾ oz) balls. Three colorways are used:

• Fossil 131 (Main Color / MC) – 4 to 7 balls depending on size
• Rhubarb 127 (Contrast Color 1 / CC1) – 4 to 7 balls depending on size
• Straw 114 (Contrast Color 2 / CC2) – 1 to 2 balls depending on size

The DK weight of Willow & Lark Ramble gives the finished sweater a lovely drape and stitch definition, ideal for showcasing colorwork patterning. As a 100% wool yarn, it offers natural elasticity, warmth, and breathability.

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