Monday we’ll be posting about The Shepherd and The Shearer. I know you’re excited to see the patterns and we’re thrilled to show them to you. We’re getting some things ready behind the scenes, however, and it’s taking a little longer than expected. Until then, Sarah’s here to tell you what you can make with the share yarn that’s headed your way shortly! – Lauria
Hello yarn lovers! It’s your friendly neighbourhood pattern junkie Sarah again – I’m back with more pattern ideas for your precious precious Juniper Moon share yarn!
If you missed the cardigans post, it’s over yonder. I’m usually a loyal cardigan fan, but these pullovers are really tempting me! I have some exciting suggestions for both worsted and DK yarn weights, and I think these will look great in natural cormo, or any of this year’s dye options, or even the coloured shares! (I’m Canadian, so I’m contractually obligated to spell it “coloured” 
) Without further ado, let’s get to pattern-drooling!
Since I finished with lacy options last time, let’s start with some pullovers featuring lace. I’m a huge Tin Can Knits fan, and I think Windswept, in DK weight (and in sizes from kids to adults!), would really make share yarn shine and flatter a variety of body types.
For the adventurous knitter, with even more jaw-dropping lace AND cables, check out the Dragonflies Jumper in DK weight by Joji Locatelli.
Maybe you’d like something with just a little bit of a lacy touch. Ruth Roland’s Dylana, in worsted weight, has such a pretty lace-edged scoop neckline!
Amy Herzog’s Sapwood in DK weight has a lovely lace panel that’s a bit more subtle than something like Windswept. Sapwood’s button detail is so sweet, too!
Some of you might be looking for something even simpler, but special enough to be worthy of one-of-a-kind JMF share yarn. I think Simsbury’s pockets and eyelet details totally fit the bill! It’s in DK weight, by Tabetha Hendrick.
It’s no secret that I think Veera Valimaki is a total genius, and if I had some DK share yarn in my hands, I might just cast on her Wanderlust Pullover. The combination of garter, stockinette, and a cool button detail on the back of the yoke make it really unique!
Purl Soho’s worsted weight Sweatshirt Sweater is another simple pattern with very special details – like the front pocket! Even more awesome, the pattern is FREE!
Or maybe you’re looking for my favourite thing – CABLES! In worsted weight, Norah Gaughan’s Forster is pretty high on my list.
There are TWO versions of Vanessa Smith’s worsted weight Julissa sweater, one with a higher neckline and one with a sexy scoop neck (shown in the photo below) - both featuring tons of feminine cables!
For people who love LOTS of cables and who have a double share of worsted weight yarn (this sweater needs a lot of yardage), Fiona Ellis’ Gwendolyn would be a real showstopper.
Perhaps you’re looking for fun & quirky? Leah B. Thibault’s worsted weight Toulouse Pullover might be just the thing for you. This sweater’s bow detail is such an elegant, interesting feature!
Possibly, you’d just like something really, really pretty. Tori Gurbisz’s Livvy Pullover, in DK weight, should fit the bill: pretty, shapely cables that will keep you warm and keep you looking good. (I know our own Lauria likes this one!)
I’d love to hear about the pullover patterns in YOUR queue! Is there a design feature you really have to have in a pullover? Cables? Pockets? A squishy cowl neck? Let me know in the comments and share the patterns you love!
For those of you with half shares (or anyone not too keen on sweaters or larger projects), there’s one more share yarn pattern suggestions post coming with some smaller projects and accessories. There are SO many cool options! Stay tuned!!
Now that it’s fall, Sarah eats oatmeal and cinnamon toast for breakfast, snuggles her cat, and piles on the handknits every chance she gets. She blogs now, too!
