864 Milkweed - Jumper Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Amherst

864 Milkweed – Women's V-Neck Jumper Knitting Pattern in Valley Yarns Amherst

The 864 Milkweed is a beautifully designed women's pullover jumper pattern by Julie Turjoman, worked in the cozy and durable Valley Yarns Amherst, a 100% Merino wool worsted weight yarn. This pattern is a downloadable PDF suited to intermediate knitters who are comfortable with flat knitting, seaming, and reading multi-size instructions. With its flattering silhouette, thoughtful design details, and an easily memorized textured stitch pattern, the Milkweed jumper is an ideal project for the transitional seasons — particularly those crisp autumn mornings when a stylish, warm layer is exactly what's needed.

What Is Being Made

The finished garment is a women's V-neck pullover jumper featuring a shirttail hem — longer at the back than the front — which adds a relaxed, modern feel to the silhouette. The sweater includes subtle A-line shaping that gently tapers from hem to bust, creating a figure-flattering drape. Set-in pockets are worked directly into the fabric, providing both practicality and a clean, polished finish. The V-neckline adds an elegant touch that makes this jumper versatile enough to layer over shirts or wear on its own.

The pattern is available in eight sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, and 4XL, with finished bust measurements ranging from 34 to 62 inches. The sample shown in the pattern is knitted in Size 38". The design is intended to be worn with 2 to 4 inches of positive ease, giving it a comfortable, relaxed fit.

Techniques Used

• Bottom-up construction: The jumper is worked from the cast-on hem edge upward toward the shoulders, which allows knitters to easily adjust length before committing to the upper body shaping.
• Worked flat: All pieces are knitted flat, meaning back and forth in rows rather than in the round, making this a great project for knitters who prefer straight or circular needles used in a traditional manner.
• Seamed construction: The individual pieces — front, back, and sleeves — are joined together using seaming techniques, which adds structure and durability to the finished garment and helps it hold its shape over time.
• A-line shaping: Gradual increases and decreases are worked along the sides to create the A-line silhouette, requiring familiarity with shaping techniques in flat knitting.
• Set-in pocket construction: Pockets are integrated into the body of the sweater during knitting, a technique that requires careful attention to placement and stitch pickup.
• V-neck shaping: Neckline shaping is worked symmetrically on both sides of the front piece, requiring the knitter to work each side separately after the neck divide.
• Shirttail hem shaping: The back piece is worked longer than the front, creating the distinctive curved hem finish.

Stitches Used

• Textured stitch pattern: The body of the jumper is worked in an easily memorized textured stitch pattern that forms the visual and tactile interest of the fabric. This type of stitch pattern typically combines knit and purl stitches in a repeating sequence, creating surface texture without the complexity of cables or colorwork — ideal for intermediate knitters looking to build confidence with patterned fabric.
• Ribbing or edging stitches: While not explicitly named in the pattern description, necklines and cuffs on garments of this style typically incorporate ribbing or similar edging stitches to create a neat, stable finish.

The gauge for this pattern is 18 stitches and 24 rows to 4 inches in the textured stitch pattern, measured after blocking. Achieving accurate gauge is especially important in a seamed, shaped garment like the Milkweed, as it directly affects the finished bust measurement and overall fit.

Materials – Yarn, Needles, and Notions

The recommended yarn is Valley Yarns Amherst, a 100% Merino wool worsted