Tahki Yarns Arvada Pullover Knitting Pattern

Tahki Yarns Arvada Pullover

What is Being Made

The Arvada Pullover is an intermediate-level knitted sweater designed by Irina Poludnenko. This pullover features a classic crewneck construction and is available in six sizes ranging from Small to 3XL, with finished bust measurements from 35 inches (89 cm) to 55 inches (139.5 cm) and lengths from 22 inches (56 cm) to 26 inches (66 cm). The garment is crafted to provide a comfortable, fitted silhouette suitable for everyday wear.

Techniques Used

The Arvada Pullover employs several key knitting techniques to create its distinctive design:

• Bottom-Up Construction: The sweater is worked from the bottom edge upward, allowing knitters to try on the garment as it progresses and adjust length as needed.
• Worked Flat: The body and sleeves are knitted flat on straight needles rather than in the round, then seamed together for a traditional finished appearance.
• Seamed Assembly: Individual pieces are carefully joined using a yarn needle to create clean, professional seams.
• Lace Elements: The pattern incorporates eyelet lace stitches that add visual interest and texture throughout the design.
• Ribbed Edgings: Strategic use of ribbing at the neckband and cuffs provides elasticity and a polished finish.

Stitches Used

The Arvada Pullover utilizes a variety of stitch patterns to achieve its textured appearance:

• Wide Eyelet Rib: A decorative stitch pattern worked over a multiple of 8 stitches plus 2. This stitch combines knit and purl stitches with eyelet openings to create a lacy, ribbed texture. Row 1 and Row 3 (right side) are worked as K1, P1, *K6, P2; repeat from * to last 8 stitches, K6, P1, K1.
• Narrow Eyelet Rib: A refined variation of the eyelet rib pattern that provides a more delicate lace effect.
• K6, P2 Rib: A classic ribbed stitch pattern that alternates 6 knit stitches with 2 purl stitches, creating vertical lines of texture and elasticity.
• Decreases: The pattern employs K2tog (knit 2 together), P2tog (purl 2 together), and SSK (slip, slip, knit) decreases to shape the armholes and create fitted shaping throughout the garment.

Materials

The Arvada Pullover pattern calls for Tahki MANCHESTER yarn, a premium blend composed of 45% fine Highland wool, 35% superfine alpaca, and 20% acrylic. Each ball weighs 1.75 ounces (50 grams) and contains 109 yards (100 meters) of yarn. The pattern requires 10 to 14 balls depending on the chosen size, with the sample shown in color #05 cranberry.

Knitters will need size 7 (4.5 mm) needles in both straight and circular formats. Specifically, one pair of size 7 straight needles is used for working the body and sleeves flat, while one 24-inch (60 cm) size 7 circular needle is required for the neckband. Additional supplies include stitch markers to track pattern repeats and shaping points, and a yarn needle for seaming the finished pieces together.

The recommended gauge is 22.5 stitches and 27 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) when working in K6, P2 Rib. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished measurements and fit of the completed sweater.