Vanessa Jumper - Sweater Knitting Pattern For Women in Willow & Lark Woodland

Vanessa Jumper Knitting Pattern – Willow & Lark Woodland

The Vanessa Jumper is a women's raglan cable jumper from the Wilderness Collection by Willow & Lark, designed to be knitted using Willow & Lark Woodland yarn. Described as the "master of understatement with a twist," this elegant sweater pairs a plainly knitted stocking stitch body with two striking high-stitch-count side seam cables and a stand-up collar, creating a refined yet wearable everyday garment. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is rated intermediate in difficulty.

What You Will Make

The finished project is a seamed raglan cable jumper for women, sized to fit a bust measurement of 81–107 cm (32–42 in) across six sizes, with actual garment measurements ranging from 87–115 cm (34¼–45¼ in) at the bust. The body length to shoulder ranges from 55–60 cm (21¾–23¾ in) depending on size, and sleeve seam lengths range from 46–48 cm (18–19 in). The design is versatile enough to be worn casually over a shirt for easy, everyday style.

Design Details

• Raglan shaping gives the jumper a classic, flattering silhouette that works across a range of body types.
• Two prominent cables run along the high-stitch-count side seams, adding visual interest without overwhelming the clean lines of the garment.
• A stand-up collar completes the look, adding a polished, structured finish.
• The body is worked in stocking stitch, allowing the cable panels to stand out as the focal point of the design.
• Suggested colourways include Army 413 and Cirrus 416, both available in Willow & Lark Woodland.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs several key knitting construction and decorative techniques suited to an intermediate knitter:

• Bottom-up construction – the garment is worked from the hem upward, a traditional approach that gives knitters familiar shaping checkpoints as they progress.
• Worked flat – pieces are knitted back and forth in rows on straight or circular needles rather than in the round, making this an accessible construction method for those comfortable with flat knitting.
• Seamed finishing – individual pieces (body panels and sleeves) are joined using seams, which adds structure and durability to the finished jumper.
• Cable knitting – the two signature cable panels require the use of cable needles to cross stitches, creating the textured, rope-like columns that define the Vanessa Jumper's character. Cables are a core skill listed as a prerequisite for this pattern.
• Stranded technique – the pattern also incorporates stranded knitting, which involves carrying multiple yarns across a row to create colour or texture effects.

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch – the primary stitch used across the body of the jumper, creating a smooth, classic fabric. Tension is measured over stocking stitch at 21 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm using 4.00 mm needles.
• Cable stitch panels – each cable panel measures 22 stitches wide and 6.5 cm (2½ in) across, forming the decorative side seam cables. These involve crossing groups of stitches using a cable needle to produce the characteristic twisted rope effect.
• Ribbing – typically used at cuffs, hems, and the stand-up collar to provide elasticity and a neat, professional finish (standard practice for this garment type and construction).

Materials Required

Yarn

The pattern is specifically designed for Willow & Lark Woodland, a DK weight yarn with a fibre composition of 50% Wool, 25% Alpaca