1172 Heath - Jumper Knitting Pattern for Men in Valley Yarns Brodie

Pattern Summary: Heath Pullover for Men – Cable Knit Jumper by Julie Turjoman for Valley Yarns

Overview

The Heath Pullover (Pattern #1172) is a sophisticated men's cable knit jumper designed by Julie Turjoman and published by Valley Yarns. Described as refined and intricate, this classic crewneck pullover strikes a balance between everyday comfort and polished style — dressy enough for the office or a holiday gathering, yet cozy enough for regular wear. The design is worked primarily in the round with strategic flat sections, combining traditional construction methods with thoughtful modern shaping details.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a men's set-in sleeve pullover jumper with a doubled crewneck band, ribbed hems and cuffs, and an all-over centered cable panel featured on both the front and back of the body. The sleeves carry a modified version of the body cable pattern, ensuring a cohesive, intentional look from every angle. The finished garment is designed with 4 to 6 inches of positive ease, giving it a comfortable, relaxed fit suited to menswear.

The pattern is available in eight sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, and 4XL, with finished chest measurements ranging from 36½ inches up to 64 inches. The sample garment shown in the pattern is knitted in Size M.

Construction and Techniques

The Heath Pullover uses a combination of construction methods that make it an excellent project for knitters at the intermediate skill level. Understanding the overall build helps knitters plan their project from start to finish:

• Bottom-up construction: The body is cast on at the hem and worked upward, beginning with ribbing and transitioning into the cable pattern.
• Worked in the round: The body is knitted in the round on circular needles up to the armholes, which helps minimize seaming on the main body and creates a smooth, continuous fabric.
• Worked flat (in rows): After dividing at the armholes, the front and back are worked separately in rows to the shoulders, transitioning from circular to flat knitting.
• Set-in sleeves: The sleeves are constructed separately, worked cuff-up with increase shaping along the sleeve body and decrease shaping to form the sleeve cap — a classic tailored construction that provides a clean, fitted look at the shoulder.
• Short-row shoulder shaping: Shoulders are shaped using short rows, a technique that adds subtle contouring for a more comfortable and professional fit.
• Seamed finishing: The completed pieces are joined using seaming techniques, including a 3-Needle Bind-Off for the shoulder joins.
• Long-Tail Cast-On: Specified for the body cast-on, this method creates a neat, elastic edge well-suited to ribbed hems.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Heath Pullover draws on a focused but satisfying range of stitch patterns that give the garment its distinctive character:

• Cable pattern: The central design feature, worked as a centered panel on both the front and back of the body. A modified version of this cable is also incorporated into the sleeves. Cables are created using a cable needle to cross stitches, producing the signature twisted rope or braid effects associated with traditional cable knitting.
• Stockinette stitch: Used for the main body sections surrounding the cable panels, providing a smooth backdrop that allows the cables to stand out with excellent definition.
• K1/P1 Rib: Used for all hems and cuffs, worked on smaller needles to create a snug, elastic edge. This ribbing also forms the foundation of the doubled crewneck band.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The pattern is written specifically for Valley Yarns Brodie, a luxurious blend of 95% Cashmere and 5% Extrafine Merino Wool, available in 50g balls with approximately 154 yards per ball. The sample is shown in Color 229 – Burnt Umber. This yarn falls into both the DK