Alloy Pullover in Juniper Moon Findley - J24-02 - Downloadable PDF

Alloy Pullover in Juniper Moon Findley

What is Being Made

The Alloy Pullover is a classic knitted sweater designed by Pamela Wynne as part of the Airy Collection by Juniper Moon Farm. This pullover is available in five sizes ranging from XS to XL, with finished bust measurements from 34 inches (86cm) to 50 inches (127cm) and a finished length of 22¼ inches (59cm). The design is intended to be worn with at least 3 inches (7.5cm) of positive ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit.

Knitting Techniques

This pullover employs several fundamental knitting techniques to create its structure and shaping. The garment uses increases worked throughout the design, specifically utilizing M1R (Make 1 Right) and M1L (Make 1 Left) increases. These directional increase methods are worked by inserting the left needle under the strand of yarn running between stitches and knitting through the front loop, allowing for invisible and decorative shaping. The sweater is constructed using circular knitting on circular needles for the body and double-pointed needles for smaller circumferences, such as sleeves and necklines. An i-cord bind-off finish is used to complete the edges with a refined, decorative edge detail.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch structure of the Alloy Pullover is Stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric with characteristic V-shaped columns on the right side. This foundational stitch is worked at a gauge of 25 stitches and 32 rows per 4 inches (10cm), establishing the fabric density and drape of the finished garment.

Materials

• Yarn: Juniper Moon Farm Findley in color #03 Graphite. The yarn weight is lace weight. The pattern requires 2 to 3 balls depending on size (XS requires 2 balls; S, M, L, and XL each require 3 balls).
• Needles: US 3 (3.25mm) 24-inch circular needle and a set of 5 double-pointed needles for the main fabric. US 2 (2.75mm) double-pointed needles are used specifically for working the i-cord bind-offs.