Sesia Hadley Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Sesia Hadley Pullover

Project Overview

The Sesia Hadley Pullover is an easy-level knitted sweater designed by Teresa Chorzepa. This pullover is crafted using a combination of classic knitting techniques to create a sophisticated, textured garment suitable for multiple sizes and skill levels.

What is Being Made

The Hadley Pullover is a seamed, crew-neck pullover sweater available in three sizes: Small (Medium, Large). The finished bust measurements are 41½ (46, 50) inches / 105.5 (117, 127) centimeters, with a positive ease of 6-10 inches for a comfortable, relaxed fit. The pullover length measures 23 (24, 25) inches / 58.5 (61, 63.5) centimeters from shoulder to hem.

Knitting Techniques Used

The Hadley Pullover employs several fundamental knitting construction methods:

• Bottom-Up Construction: The sweater is knitted from the lower edge upward, allowing for easy fitting adjustments and a straightforward building process.
• Worked Flat: The body and sleeves are primarily worked flat on straight needles, creating seamed pieces that are later joined together.
• Worked in the Round: The neckband is worked in the round using a circular needle for a seamless finish at the neck opening.
• Seamed Assembly: Individual pieces are sewn together using a yarn needle to create the finished garment.
• Cable Techniques: The pattern incorporates cable stitches using a cable needle, creating dimensional texture throughout the design.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Hadley Pullover features two primary stitch patterns that create visual interest and structure:

• K3, P2 Rib: A classic ribbed pattern used for the cuff and lower edge, creating elasticity and a finished appearance. This rib is worked over a multiple of 5 stitches plus 3, with alternating knit and purl columns that provide stretch and recovery.
• Allover Cable Pattern: The main body of the sweater features an allover cable stitch pattern worked over a multiple of 10 stitches plus 1. This 12-row repeat pattern includes two signature cable crosses:

Cable Stitches:

• C4B (Cable 4 Back): Slip 2 stitches to a cable needle and hold in back, knit 2 stitches from the left needle, then knit 2 stitches from the cable needle. This creates a cable that twists to the back.
• C4F (Cable 4 Front): Slip 2 stitches to a cable needle and hold in front, knit 2 stitches from the left needle, then knit 2 stitches from the cable needle. This creates a cable that twists to the front.

The allover cable pattern alternates between rows of knit stitches and purl stitches on the wrong side, with cable crosses positioned to create a balanced, repeating texture across the entire sweater body.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Hadley Pullover is designed to be knitted with Sesia Rebelle yarn, a premium blend composed of 55% extrafine merino wool, 32% mohair, and 13% silk. This luxurious fiber combination provides softness, warmth, and subtle sheen. The yarn is available in color #1355 white sands. Each ball contains 1.75 ounces / 50 grams and yields 98 yards / 90 meters of yarn. The pattern requires 11 (12, 13) balls depending on the size being knitted.

Needles and Tools

The pattern calls for size 9 (5.5 mm) needles in two configurations: a pair of straight needles for working the body and sleeves flat, and a 16-inch / 40-centimeter circular needle for the neckband worked in the round. Additional tools include a cable needle for executing cable stitches, stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping, stitch holders for managing stitches during assembly, and a yarn needle for seaming pieces together and weaving in ends.

Gauge

The pattern specifies a gauge of 18