959 Spandrel - Sweater Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Valley Superwash Sport

Pattern Summary: 959 Spandrel – Women's Lace-Hem Pullover Knitting Pattern by Julie Turjoman

What You'll Make

The 959 Spandrel is a refined, feminine scoop-neck pullover designed by Julie Turjoman for Valley Yarns. This elegant women's jumper strikes a balance between everyday wearability and polished style, making it equally suited to the office or a special evening out. The silhouette is body-skimming thanks to thoughtful waist shaping, and the design is finished with a deep lace border at both the body hem and sleeve hems, lending it a distinctly dressy, delicate quality. The sleeves are cut to a flattering ¾ length, adding a touch of sophistication while keeping the look fresh and modern.

The pattern is available in a generous range of eight sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, and 4XL, with finished bust measurements spanning from 32¾" to 59¾". The design is intended to be worn with 1"–2" of positive ease for a comfortable, flattering fit. The sample shown in the pattern photography is knitted in Size S.

Techniques Used

This pattern is rated Intermediate in skill level, making it an excellent next step for knitters who have moved beyond the basics and are ready to explore more refined construction methods. Several notable techniques are combined throughout the project:

• Top-down construction: The pullover is worked from the top of the garment downward, allowing knitters to try on the piece as they go and make fit adjustments before completing the body and sleeves.
• Seamless, worked-in-the-round: The entire garment is knitted in the round, eliminating the need for seaming and producing a smooth, professional finish. This technique is particularly well-suited to sport-weight yarns and fitted silhouettes.
• Lace knitting: The deep decorative borders at the body hem and sleeve hems are worked in lace, requiring familiarity with yarn-overs, decreases, and reading lace charts or written lace instructions. Lace adds visual texture and elegance without adding bulk.
• Waist shaping: Strategic increases and decreases are used through the body to create a gently fitted, body-skimming shape that follows the natural curves of the wearer.

Stitches Used

Knitters working on the 959 Spandrel will use a combination of foundational and decorative stitches:

• Stockinette stitch: The primary stitch used throughout the body and sleeves, creating a smooth, classic fabric. Gauge is measured in stockinette: 24 stitches and 32 rounds = 4 inches, blocked, on the larger needle.
• Lace stitches: The hem borders incorporate lace patterning worked through yarn-overs and corresponding decreases, creating an open, decorative motif that frames the garment beautifully.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern is written specifically for Valley Yarns Valley Superwash Sport, a 100% Extra Fine Merino Wool yarn that comes in 50g/153-yard skeins. The sample is knitted in Color 21 Plum. The superwash treatment makes this yarn machine-washable and easy to care for — a practical advantage for a garment intended for regular wear. The fine merino fiber gives the finished fabric a soft, smooth drape that complements both the fitted silhouette and the delicate lace borders.

Depending on size, the pattern requires 7 to 11 balls of yarn, as follows:

• XS: 7 balls
• S, M: 8 balls
• L, XL: 9 balls
• 2XL, 3XL: 10 balls
• 4XL: 11 balls

Needles and Notions

Because the garment is worked seamlessly in the