Mondego Pullover Top Knitting Pattern

Mondego Pullover in Berroco Indio

What is Being Made

The Mondego Pullover is an intermediate-level knitted sweater designed by Alison Green. This pullover is offered in eight different sizes, with finished bust measurements ranging from 34 inches to 62 inches and finished lengths from 24 to 26 inches. The garment is shown in the size 50" with approximately 9 inches of ease, providing a comfortable, relaxed fit suitable for everyday wear.

Knitting Techniques Used

This pullover employs several intermediate knitting techniques that build on foundational skills. The pattern uses charted colorwork with both right-leaning and left-leaning chart sections, creating a sophisticated patterned design across the body. The pattern incorporates strategic increases and decreases that cause the colorwork pattern to travel directionally across the garment, adding visual interest and shaping. Stitch markers are used throughout the construction to clearly define pattern sections and ensure accurate placement of shaping elements. The design also utilizes set-up rows for establishing the charts, after which only rows 1–6 of the charted patterns are repeated, streamlining the knitting process once the initial setup is complete.

Stitches Used

The Mondego Pullover is primarily constructed using stockinette stitch (St st), which creates a smooth, classic fabric that serves as the base for the colorwork pattern. The ribbing at the cuffs and hem uses a 2x2 rib pattern (alternating knit 2, purl 2), which provides elasticity and a polished finish to the edges. The charted sections introduce additional complexity through the colorwork technique, where different colored yarns are carried and worked to create the pattern design.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

This pattern calls for Berroco Indio yarn, a premium yarn choice that brings texture and visual depth to the finished garment. The yardage requirement varies by size: 8 balls for the smallest size (34" bust) up to 16 balls for the largest size (62" bust), with each ball weighing 50 grams. The color used in the photographed sample is #7306 Glacier, a cool-toned shade that showcases the colorwork pattern beautifully.

The pattern is worked on US size 6 (4.00 mm) knitting needles, with a 16-inch circular needle also required in the same size for working the ribbed sections and other portions of the garment. The recommended gauge is 22 stitches and 34 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch, making it essential to knit and measure a gauge swatch before beginning the project to ensure accurate finished measurements.

Additional Notions

Beyond yarn and needles, the pattern requires four stitch markers to clearly mark pattern sections and shaping points throughout the construction. Waste yarn is also needed to temporarily hold stitches during construction, a common technique in seamless garment knitting.