Gedifra Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Gedifra Metal Tweed Turtleneck Pullover

What is Being Made

This is a classic turtleneck pullover sweater designed in sizes 6-8 and 14-16. The garment features a fitted silhouette with a distinctive high neckline and set-in sleeves, making it a versatile layering piece suitable for various occasions and seasons.

Construction Method

The Gedifra Turtleneck Pullover is constructed using a bottom-up, seamed approach. The back and front pieces are worked flat on straight needles, beginning from the cast-on edge and working upward to the armhole shaping. The sleeves are also worked flat and later sewn into place. The turtleneck collar is picked up using circular needles and worked in the round, creating a seamless, stretchy neckband that sits comfortably against the neck.

Stitches and Techniques Used

This design showcases several intermediate to advanced knitting techniques:

• Cable Pattern: The primary stitch pattern features a repeating cable motif worked over 18 stitches. Multiple cable pattern repeats are distributed across the width of the garment, creating vertical textural interest and visual depth throughout the front and back pieces.
• Lace Elements: Lace stitching is incorporated into the design, adding delicate openwork details that contrast with the dimensional cables.
• Stockinette Stitch: Selvage stitches frame the edges of flat-worked pieces, and stockinette stitch provides the foundation between and around the decorative pattern repeats.
• Ribbing: A knit-one, purl-one (k1p1) ribbed pattern is used for the lower edge and creates the structured base before transitioning to the main cable and lace patterns.
• Shaping Techniques: The garment employs strategic increases along the sides and decreases at the armholes and cap sleeves to create a well-fitted garment with proper sleeve cap shaping.

Yarn and Materials

This pullover is knitted with Gedifra Metal Tweed, a premium blended yarn composition featuring 28% alpaca, 27% polyacrylic, 13% wool, 13% cotton, 10% nylon, and 9% polyester. This fiber blend creates a yarn with excellent warmth, durability, and a subtle sheen. The yarn is available in white and provides 225 meters per 50-gram ball. Yardage requirements are 250 grams for the smaller size and 350 grams for the larger size.

Needles and Gauge

The pattern calls for size 3.5 mm (US 4) needles for the ribbed lower sections and the turtleneck collar, and size 4 mm (US 6) needles for the main body sections worked in cable and lace patterns. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for proper fit: the pattern specifies 24 stitches and 25 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) when measured over the cable pattern on size 4 mm needles. Knitters are strongly advised to swatch and check tension before beginning the project to ensure success.

Finishing Details

The completed pieces are assembled through traditional seaming methods. After weaving in all yarn ends, pieces are pinned to measurements, covered with clean damp towels, and allowed to dry for blocking. Shoulder seams are sewn together, followed by side seams. Sleeves are carefully set into the armholes and sewn in place. All strands are cut and fastened securely to complete the garment.