KE010 Lewiston - Jumper Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Wachusett by Valley Yarns

KE010 Lewiston – Women's Cable Pullover Knitting Pattern by Valley Yarns

The Lewiston is a beautifully designed women's pullover knitting pattern from Valley Yarns, created by designer Julie Turjoman and designated pattern number KE010. Inspired by the mood of Fall in New England, this intermediate-level knitting pattern produces a relaxed, elegant pullover with a wide scoop neck, A-line lower body shaping, drop shoulders, and a distinctive minimalist cable motif worked sideways across the upper bodice. The result is a cool-weather classic that balances visual interest with wearable ease.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a women's seamless pullover jumper worked primarily in the round. The design is available in eight sizes — XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, and 4XL — with finished bust measurements ranging from 38 to 66 inches, intended to be worn with 6–8 inches of positive ease for a relaxed, comfortable fit. The sample shown in the pattern is knitted in size S. Key design details include:

• A wide scoop neckline finished with a narrow reverse stockinette neckband
• A minimalist cable panel worked sideways to form the upper front and back bodice
• A-line shaping through the lower body for a flattering silhouette
• A curved back hem that is longer at the back and shorter at the front, created with short-row shaping
• Drop shoulders and knitted-on sleeves worked downward from the shoulder to ribbed cuffs
• Ribbing at the hem and cuffs for a polished, classic finish

Construction Techniques

The Lewiston pullover uses an inventive and structured construction sequence that sets it apart from a conventional top-down or bottom-up sweater. Understanding the build order helps knitters appreciate the clever engineering behind the sideways cable panels:

• Sideways cable panels: Two identical cable panels are knitted first and then rotated 90 degrees to become the upper front and back bodice sections. This technique gives the cable motif a horizontal orientation across the chest and back.
• Seamless, worked in the round: After the cable panels are complete, stitches are picked up along one long edge of each panel, joined, and worked downward in the round to form the lower body.
• Short-row shaping: Used to create the curved hem — longer at the back, shorter at the front — adding elegant drape and a custom fit through the lower torso.
• Upper body pick-up: Stitches are picked up from the second long edge of each cable panel to work the upper body upward toward the shoulders.
• Three-Needle Bind-Off: The shoulder seams are joined using this classic technique, which creates a neat, sturdy seam while keeping the construction streamlined.
• Knitted-on sleeves: After the shoulders are joined and the neckband is completed, stitches are picked up at the armhole and the sleeves are worked downward in the round to ribbed cuffs. The neckband is intentionally worked before the sleeves to reduce bulk at the join.
• Reverse stockinette neckband: The scoop neck is finished with a narrow band of reverse stockinette stitch, picked up around the neckline and worked in the round for a subtle, refined edge.

Stitches Used

The Lewiston pattern draws on a focused set of stitch patterns that combine texture with clean lines:

• Cable stitch panel: A 37-stitch cable panel measuring approximately 5½ inches wide forms the signature design element of the upper bodice. The cables are minimalist in style, providing texture without overwhelming the garment's clean aesthetic.
• Stockinette stitch: Used throughout the lower body and sleeves; the gauge is set at 20 stitches and 28 rows to 4 inches in blocked stockinette.
• Ribbing: Applied at the hem and cuffs for elasticity and a classic finish.
• Reverse stockinette stitch: Used for the neckband to create a subtle rolled or text