692 Ascending Leaves Pullover - Jumper Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Longmeadow

692 Ascending Leaves Pullover – Lace Knitting Pattern for Women by Ashwini Jambhekar

The 692 Ascending Leaves Pullover is a women's lace pullover knitting pattern designed by Ashwini Jambhekar and published under the Valley Yarns brand. This elegant, lightweight jumper is styled for cooler spring days and is designed to pair beautifully with jeans or spring-weight trousers. The finished garment features a graceful ascending leaf lace motif that gives it a delicate, feminine character without sacrificing wearability. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is rated intermediate in difficulty, making it an excellent project for knitters who are comfortable with basic lace techniques and are ready to tackle more intricate stitch patterns.

Finished Sizes and Fit

The pattern is written in seven sizes with finished bust measurements of 30.5, 33, 37.75, 42.5, 45, 49.75, and 54.25 inches. The sample garment shown in the pattern is knitted in size 33 inches, which gives a helpful reference point for how the finished pullover drapes and fits across a range of body types. The range of sizes makes this pattern accessible to a wide variety of knitters and wearers.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for Valley Yarns Longmeadow, a DK weight yarn with a fiber composition of 60% cotton and 40% microfiber, sold in 50g skeins with approximately 117 yards each. The colorway used in the sample is color 12 Light Blue, which complements the airy, spring-appropriate nature of the design. Depending on the size being knitted, the pattern requires between 8 and 14 skeins — specifically 8 (9, 10, 11) (12, 13, 14) skeins across the seven sizes.

The cotton-microfiber blend of Valley Yarns Longmeadow is particularly well suited to a lace pullover of this type. Cotton provides structure and stitch definition, which is essential for lace patterns to read clearly, while the microfiber content adds a subtle softness and drape that keeps the finished garment comfortable against the skin. DK weight yarn strikes a balance between fine enough for delicate lace work and substantial enough to knit at a satisfying pace.

Needles and Notions

Two needle sizes are required for this pattern. The primary needle is a US size 6 (4.00mm) 24-inch circular needle, used to achieve the correct gauge and to work the body of the pullover in the round. A smaller US size 4 (3.50mm) 16-inch circular needle — or a needle two sizes smaller than the one used to obtain gauge — is used for the neckline finishing. Additional notions include 6 to 9 stitch markers, a yarn needle for seaming and finishing, and an optional crochet hook to assist with picking up stitches at the neckline.

The recommended gauge is 22 stitches and 31 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch using the larger needles. As with all garment knitting, achieving gauge is critical to ensuring the finished pullover matches the intended measurements.

Construction and Techniques

The 692 Ascending Leaves Pullover uses a combination of techniques that make it a well-rounded intermediate project. The construction method blends working in the round and working flat, with some seaming required at the sleeve caps.

• Body construction: The body is worked bottom-up and in the round from the cast-on edge up to the armholes. This seamless approach for the lower body creates a smooth, comfortable fabric with no side seams to irritate the wearer.
• Dividing for front and back: At the armhole, the work is divided and the front and back are each worked flat separately, allowing for armhole shaping on both pieces.
• Sleeve construction: Sleeves are also worked bottom-up and in the round from the cuff to the underarm, then transitioned to flat knitting for the cap shaping. The sleeve caps are then seamed into the armhole opening