Lyra Jumper in West Yorkshire Spinners Elements DK - DBP0214 - Downloadable PDF

Lyra Feather Lace Yoke Jumper in West Yorkshire Spinners Elements DK — Pattern Summary

The Lyra Feather Lace Yoke Jumper is an elegant knitted pullover designed by Sarah Hatton, published as a downloadable PDF pattern under the code DBP0214. Rated as an advanced knitting project, this jumper showcases a beautifully intricate feather lace yoke that makes it a true statement piece. It is worked in West Yorkshire Spinners Elements DK, a distinctive yarn that blends natural fibres for a luxurious result.

About the Design

The centrepiece of this jumper is its feather lace yoke — a decorative panel worked across the upper body and shoulders that creates a delicate, airy texture contrasting beautifully with the smoother fabric of the body and sleeves. Lace yoke construction is a classic technique in knitting that draws the eye upward, flattering the neckline and shoulders. The overall silhouette is a classic jumper shape, making it a versatile wardrobe addition despite its advanced construction.

Techniques Used

• Feather lace knitting — an ornamental lace pattern worked across the yoke section, requiring careful attention to stitch counts and pattern repeats
• Yoke construction — the garment features a shaped yoke, a technique that seamlessly integrates the sleeves and body into a single circular upper section
• Working in the round — rounds are used throughout, as indicated by the use of double pointed needles (DPNs) and slip marker (sm) references in the abbreviations
• Kitchener stitch — specifically recommended in the pattern for joining underarm seams, this is a grafting technique that creates an invisible, seamless join
• Blocking — the pattern emphasises the importance of blocking the finished garment by pinning it to the stated measurements, covering with a damp cloth, and leaving to dry, which is especially important with the lace sections to open up and define the pattern
• Tension/gauge management — knitters are advised to swatch carefully before beginning, adjusting needle sizes as needed to achieve the correct tension

Stitches Used

• Knit (K) and Purl (P) — the foundational stitches forming the body fabric
• Make one (m1) — an increase stitch worked by picking up the loop between the last and next stitch and knitting into the back of it, used for shaping
• Decrease (dec) — shaping stitches used throughout the garment construction
• Slip 1 knitwise (sl1) and pass slipped stitch over (psso) — decrease techniques commonly used within lace patterns to create directional decreases and the characteristic feather lace motif
• Feather lace pattern repeats — a combination of yarn overs, decreases, and slip stitches worked in sequence to produce the delicate openwork design across the yoke

Materials — Yarn and Needles

The pattern calls for West Yorkshire Spinners Elements DK, a beautifully crafted yarn composed of 60% TENCEL™ Lyocell and 40% Falkland Islands Wool. Each ball weighs 50g and provides approximately 112 metres / 122 yards. The TENCEL™ Lyocell component is harvested from sustainably managed wood sources and is certified as biodegradable and compostable, giving this yarn strong eco-friendly credentials. The Falkland Islands Wool is fully traceable and prized for its fineness, purity, and softness of handle. Together, these fibres produce a yarn with a luxurious sheen, flattering drape, natural breathability, and gentleness against the skin — qualities that make it particularly well suited to a lace garment worn close to the body.

The recommended needle size is 4mm (US 6), including double pointed needles (DPNs) for working smaller circumferences such as sleeves or the yoke in the round