1112 Firth - Jumper Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Goshen

1112 Firth – Women's Striped Pullover Knitting Pattern by Julie Turjoman in Valley Yarns Goshen

The Firth pullover, design number 1112, is a women's knitted jumper created by designer Julie Turjoman and published by Valley Yarns. It is a relaxed, casual pullover that pairs a clean stockinette body with colorful striped sleeve accents, making it an ideal wardrobe staple with a stylish twist. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is rated intermediate in difficulty, making it well suited to knitters who are comfortable with in-the-round construction, flat knitting, and short-row shaping.

What Is Being Made

The Firth is a women's pullover sweater featuring a scoop neckline, a mid-hip length hem, and narrow contrast-color stripes worked into the sleeves. It is designed to fit with 2–4 inches of positive ease, giving it a comfortable, relaxed silhouette. The pattern includes nine sizes ranging from XS through 5XL, with finished bust measurements spanning 34 to 66 inches. The sample shown in the pattern is knitted in Size S.

Construction and Techniques

The Firth is constructed using a combination of in-the-round and flat knitting techniques, following a bottom-up approach. Understanding how these methods work together is key to achieving the finished shape:

• Bottom-up construction: The body is cast on at the hem and worked upward in the round as a single tube, which eliminates side seams along the body and creates a smooth, uninterrupted fabric.
• Worked in the round: The lower body is knitted circularly using long circular needles, allowing the knitter to work in continuous rounds without turning the work.
• Worked flat: At the armhole division, the body is split and the front and back are each worked separately back and forth in rows, mimicking the technique used in traditional flat knitting.
• Seamed construction: Because the sleeves and body sections are worked as separate pieces, the finished garment is assembled using seaming, requiring a tapestry needle and basic finishing skills.
• Short-row shoulder shaping: The shoulders are shaped using short rows, a technique where partial rows are worked to create a gradual slope that improves the fit and drape of the shoulder seam.
• Stripes: Narrow stripes are incorporated into the sleeves using three contrast colors, adding visual interest without significantly complicating the knitting process.

Stitches Used

The Firth relies on a small, accessible set of stitches that make it approachable for intermediate knitters:

• Stockinette stitch: The primary stitch used throughout the body and sleeves. When worked in the round, this means knitting every round; when worked flat, it alternates knit rows with purl rows. Stockinette creates a smooth, classic fabric with excellent drape.
• K2/P2 ribbing: A two-by-two rib stitch is used at the hem to create a stretchy, structured border. This is worked by alternating two knit stitches with two purl stitches across each round.
• Short rows: Used specifically at the shoulders to add shaping and improve the fit of the finished garment at the shoulder seam.

Cast-On Method

The body is cast on using the Long-Tail Cast-On method, which produces a neat, elastic edge well suited to ribbing. The cast-on is worked with CC1 (Blue Lapis) before switching to the main color for the ribbing, giving the hem edge a subtle contrast detail from the very first row.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern is written specifically for Valley Yarns Goshen, a worsted weight yarn with a luxurious fiber blend of 48% Peruvian Cotton, 46% Modal, and 6% Silk, sold in 50g/92-yard skeins. This blend makes the yarn breathable, soft, and lightweight — ideal for a summer or transitional-season garment. The color palette used in the pattern consists of