Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Belmont Pullover Knitting Pattern

Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Belmont Pullover

What Is Being Made

The Belmont Pullover is a classic crew-neck sweater designed by Teresa Chorzepa, offered in five sizes ranging from Small to 2XL. This pullover features a modern striped colorway using three complementary yarn colors and is constructed using traditional knitting techniques. The finished bust measurements range from 35½ inches (90 cm) for the Small size to 51½ inches (130.5 cm) for the 2XL size, with lengths varying from 20 inches (51 cm) to 24 inches (61 cm) depending on the size selected.

Techniques Used

The Belmont Pullover is worked using a bottom-up construction method, meaning the sweater is knitted starting from the lower body and progressing upward. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, which allows for easier colorwork and shaping. The finished pieces are then seamed together to create the complete sweater. Striped colorwork is incorporated throughout the design, creating visual interest through the use of multiple yarn colors. The sweater features raglan shaping at the armholes, a classic construction method where decreases are worked symmetrically on both sides to create diagonal seam lines from the underarm to the neckline.

Stitches Used

The Belmont Pullover primarily utilizes two fundamental knitting stitches. Stockinette stitch forms the main fabric of the sweater body, created by knitting on the right side rows and purling on the wrong side rows to produce a smooth, flat surface with a characteristic V-pattern texture. Knit 1, Purl 1 Ribbing (K1, p1 Rib) is used for the cuffs, waistband, and neckline finishing, providing elasticity and a neat, fitted edge. The pattern also incorporates specialized decrease techniques for shaping, including SK2P (slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over), which creates a left-leaning double decrease, and K3tog (knit 3 together), which decreases three stitches at once for more aggressive shaping in the raglan armholes.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Belmont Pullover is designed to be knitted with Stacy Charles S Line NEW JERSEY yarn, a premium 100% merino wool available in 1.75 oz (50g) balls with 83 yards (76 meters) per ball. The pattern calls for three coordinating colors:

• Color #369 Dark Taupe (A) – the primary color, requiring 5 to 9 balls depending on size
• Color #1621 Tan Heather (B) – the secondary color, requiring 3 to 5 balls depending on size
• Color #2607 Pink Fog (C) – the accent color, requiring 2 to 4 balls depending on size

The yarn is worked at a gauge of 16 stitches and 22 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch when blocked. Knitters will need one pair of size 9 (5.5 mm) needles for the main fabric and one size 8 (5 mm) circular needle measuring 16 inches (40 cm) for ribbed edgings. A yarn needle is required for seaming the finished pieces together and weaving in ends.

Pattern Difficulty and Considerations

This pattern is rated for experienced knitters, indicating that it requires solid foundational skills and familiarity with intermediate techniques. Knitters should be comfortable working with multiple colors, executing raglan decreases, and seaming garment pieces. As with all knitting projects, checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure the finished sweater matches the intended measurements.