Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Freya Pullover Knitting Pattern

Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Freya Pullover

What is Being Made

The Freya Pullover is a classic knitted turtleneck sweater designed by Rosemary Drysdale. This pullover features a timeless silhouette with a fitted turtleneck collar and is available in five sizes ranging from Small to 2X, with finished bust measurements from 41 inches to 57 inches. The sweater offers versatile length options from 20 to 24 inches, making it suitable for various body types and style preferences.

Techniques Used

This knitting project employs fundamental sweater construction techniques appropriate for intermediate knitters. The pattern uses seamless knitting methods with pieces worked flat and then seamed together at the shoulders. Neck shaping is incorporated through strategic decreases to create the characteristic turtleneck opening. The design includes shoulder shaping through bind-offs and decreases to achieve proper fit at the upper body. Sleeves are set in using standard cap sleeve construction with placement markers to ensure proper positioning. The pattern requires working both sides simultaneously during neck shaping, a technique that maintains consistency between left and right shoulder pieces.

Stitches Used

The Freya Pullover utilizes a limited stitch palette, making it an EASY difficulty level project. The primary stitch throughout the body is Stockinette Stitch, created by knitting all right-side rows and purling all wrong-side rows to produce the classic smooth, V-textured fabric. The turtleneck collar features K1, P1 Ribbing, which provides elasticity and structure. This ribbing alternates knit and purl stitches in a one-by-one pattern to create the characteristic stretchy texture. Decrease stitches used in the pattern include K2tog (knit two together) and ssk or ssp (slip, slip, knit or slip, slip, purl), which are essential for shaping the neckline and shoulders.

Materials

The Freya Pullover is designed to be worked with Stacy Charles Fine Yarns MARIAH, a premium blend composed of 83% extra fine merino and 17% polyamide. This fiber content provides softness, breathability, and durability. The yarn is provided in 50-gram balls, with each ball containing 137 yards of yardage. Depending on size, the project requires between 7 and 9 balls of yarn in color #58337 meadow. Knitting needles required include US size 7 (4.5mm) straight needles for the main body pieces and a US size 7 (4.5mm) circular needle measuring 16 inches long specifically for working the turtleneck. Additional supplies include stitch markers for tracking pattern sections, stitch holders for temporarily securing stitches during neck shaping, and a yarn needle for seaming pieces together and weaving in ends. The recommended gauge is 17 stitches and 25 rows per 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch.