918 Pomegranate - Jumper Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Granville

918 Pomegranate Jumper Knitting Pattern

What is Being Made

The 918 Pomegranate is a contemporary women's pullover sweater designed by Julie Turjoman. This jumper features a sophisticated honeycomb twisted-stitch texture throughout and is versatile enough to wear under a jacket for professional settings or casually on weekends. The pattern is available in seven sizes ranging from XS to 3XL, with finished bust measurements from 33 inches to 55 inches, accommodating a wide range of body types.

Techniques and Construction

This advanced beginner knitting pattern employs several key techniques to create its finished structure:

• Bottom-up construction: The sweater is worked from the bottom edge upward, allowing knitters to try on the garment as it progresses and easily adjust length if needed
• Worked flat: The body and sleeves are knitted back and forth on circular needles rather than in the round, making this an ideal project for knitters who prefer flat knitting methods
• Seamed assembly: Finished pieces are sewn together using a tapestry needle, creating clean, professional-looking seams
• Cable work: Cable stitches are incorporated into the design, adding textural interest and visual depth to the garment

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch pattern featured in this jumper is the honeycomb twisted-stitch texture, which creates a contemporary, dimensional surface. This stitch pattern requires careful attention to tension and technique, making it suitable for advanced beginner-level knitters who have experience with more complex stitch work. The honeycomb pattern is worked at a gauge of 29 stitches and 40 rows over 4 inches when blocked on the larger needles, providing a fabric with good drape and structure.

Yarn and Materials

The 918 Pomegranate pattern is designed specifically for Valley Yarns Granville, a soft cotton-blend yarn composed of 90% Pima Cotton and 10% Merino Wool. This fiber content creates a breathable, comfortable garment ideal for warmer seasons. Granville is classified as a sport-weight yarn, with each 50-gram skein providing 167 yards of yardage. Yarn requirements range from 6 skeins for the smallest size (XS) to 12 skeins for the largest size (3XL). The pattern shown features the colorway 15 Mulberry.

Needles and Additional Supplies

Knitters will need circular needles in two sizes to complete this project. The primary working needles are US size 3 (3.25mm) circular needles in both 16-inch and 32-40 inch lengths, used for working the main fabric at the correct gauge. US size 2 (2.75mm) circular needles or double-pointed needles in a 16-inch length are used for ribbed edgings and cuffs, creating a fitted finish. Additional supplies include stitch markers (with 2 locking stitch markers for pattern placement), a cable needle for managing cable stitches, stitch holders or waste yarn for holding stitches, and a tapestry needle for seaming the finished pieces together.

Skill Level and Sizing

Rated as advanced beginner difficulty, this pattern is suitable for knitters who have mastered basic knitting techniques and are ready to tackle more complex stitch patterns and garment construction. The seven available sizes ensure an excellent fit with 1-2 inches of positive ease built into the finished measurements, providing comfortable wearing ease while maintaining the intended silhouette of the design.