856 Red Maple - Jumper Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Peru

856 Red Maple – Women's Pullover Sweater Knitting Pattern by Julie Turjoman

The 856 Red Maple is a beautifully designed women's pullover sweater pattern by Julie Turjoman, published as a downloadable PDF for knitters of intermediate skill level. Worked in the luxuriously soft Valley Yarns Peru alpaca blend yarn, this pattern delivers a cozy, modern, and flattering silhouette that is perfectly suited to cooler seasons. The design takes its name from the striking contrast color accent — Red Maple (Color 04) — that trims the sleeve, neck, and hem edges, adding a vivid pop against the warm Fawn (Color 13) main body.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a women's pullover sweater (also known as a jumper) featuring a relaxed, modern aesthetic with several thoughtful design details:

• Drop shoulders for an easy, comfortable fit and a contemporary silhouette
• Subtle A-line shaping through the body for a flattering drape
• A scrunchy turtleneck that flows naturally upward from the Stockinette body
• Ribbed sleeves for a classic, structured look
• Contrast color tipping at the sleeve cuffs, neckline, and hem edges in Red Maple

The sweater is available in eight sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, and 4XL, with finished bust measurements ranging from 35¾ inches to 63¾ inches. The sample shown in the pattern is worked in Size 39¾ inches. The design is intended to be worn with 4 to 6 inches of positive ease, meaning it has a relaxed, comfortable fit; knitters who prefer a closer fit are advised to work one size smaller.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs several knitting techniques that make it an excellent project for knitters ready to move beyond the basics and develop their skills further:

• Bottom-up construction — the sweater is begun at the lower hem and worked upward toward the shoulders, a traditional and widely used method that allows for easy length adjustments
• Working in the round — circular knitting is used for seamless construction of the body and/or sleeves, eliminating the need for extensive seaming and creating a smooth, continuous fabric
• Stripes — the contrast color tipping at the edges introduces stripe work, requiring knitters to manage two colors of yarn and execute clean color changes
• A-line shaping — gradual increases or decreases are worked through the body to create the sweater's gently flared silhouette
• Turtleneck construction — the scrunchy, voluminous turtleneck is an integral design feature worked as part of the neckline finishing

Stitches Used

The pattern draws on a focused set of stitch patterns that are well within reach for an intermediate knitter:

• Stockinette stitch — the primary stitch used throughout the body of the sweater, creating a smooth, classic knitted fabric
• Ribbing — used on the sleeves and likely at the turtleneck and contrast-color trim edges, ribbing creates an elastic, textured fabric that hugs the body and holds its shape at cuffs and hems

Materials – Yarn

The pattern is specifically designed for Valley Yarns Peru, a worsted weight yarn with a premium fiber composition of 84% Baby Alpaca, 8% Merino Wool, and 8% Nylon. Each skein contains 50 grams / 120 yards. The alpaca content makes this yarn exceptionally soft and lightweight, while the Merino Wool adds warmth and elasticity, and the Nylon contributes durability and stitch definition.

• Main Color (MC): Valley Yarns Peru in Color 13, Fawn — required in quantities of 11 to 17 skeins depending on size (XS