Classic Elite Yarns Halcott Jumper Knitting Pattern

Classic Elite Yarns Halcott Sweater

What Is Being Made

The Halcott is an A-line waffle stitch pullover designed by Tonia Barry. This sweater features a distinctive silhouette created by combining a textured waffle stitch body with ribbed side panels. The A-line shaping creates a flattering, wider hem that tapers toward the shoulders. The design was originally published in the Wildwood and MountainTop 1609 printed collection by Classic Elite Yarns and is available as a downloadable PDF pattern.

Construction Techniques

The Halcott is worked using top-down seamless construction, beginning at the neck edge and progressing downward. The sweater is worked in the round using circular needles, which eliminates the need for seaming and creates a smooth, continuous garment. The pattern begins with a ribbed yoke section at the neckline, then transitions into the main body with waffle stitch patterning.

The yoke features raglan shaping with increases worked at four marked positions. At the base of the raglan yoke, the piece divides, allowing the body and sleeves to be worked separately in the round. This construction method provides excellent fit and structural integrity while maintaining the seamless aesthetic.

An important design consideration noted in the pattern is that the lower body is longer at the ribbed sides than in the center due to row gauge differences between the waffle stitch and 2 x 2 rib patterns. This intentional variation contributes to the sweater's distinctive A-line silhouette.

Stitches Used

The Halcott employs three primary stitch patterns:

• 1 x 1 Rib: A fundamental ribbing pattern worked over an even number of stitches, alternating knit and purl stitches in every round. This stitch is used for the initial neck ribbing and provides elasticity and structure.
• 2 x 2 Rib: A wider ribbing pattern worked over a multiple of 4 stitches plus 2. This stitch alternates two knit stitches with two purl stitches in every round. The 2 x 2 rib panels run vertically along the sides of the sweater, creating visual interest and contributing to the A-line shaping.
• Waffle Pattern: The signature stitch for this design, worked over a multiple of 3 stitches plus 2. The waffle pattern is created through a four-round repeat: rounds 1 and 2 alternate purl 2 with knit 1, while rounds 3 and 4 are worked entirely in knit. This creates a textured, three-dimensional surface that resembles a waffle weave.

Additional shaping stitches include stockinette stitch (knit every round) worked on either side of the raglan markers, and make-one increases (m1-l and m1-r) used to shape the yoke.

Available Sizes and Finished Measurements

The Halcott is available in six sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, and 2XL. Finished bust measurements range from 31¾ inches (XS) to 50 inches (2XL), accommodating a wide range of body types. The length varies from 24 inches in the smallest size to 27 inches in the largest size, providing proportional sizing throughout the range.

Materials

The Halcott is designed to be worked in MountainTop Mohawk Wool by Classic Elite Yarns. The pattern requires two sizes of circular needles in the larger size category (16-inch and 32-inch lengths) and one size of smaller circular needle (16-inch length). The specific needle sizes and yardage requirements are detailed in the complete pattern document.

Skill Level

This pattern is rated as Intermediate, making it suitable for knitters with some experience in circular needle techniques, working in the round, and following multi-stitch pattern instructions.