Tahki Yarns Aspen Pullover Knitting Pattern

Tahki Yarns Aspen Pullover

Project Overview

The Aspen Pullover is an intermediate-level knitted sweater designed by Susan Mills, available in six sizes ranging from XS to 2X. This pullover features a classic construction with modern colorwork elements, making it suitable for knitters with some experience in garment construction and stranded knitting techniques.

Garment Specifications

Finished Measurements:

• Bust: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52) inches / 81.5 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132) centimeters
• Length: 20¼ (21½, 22½, 23¼, 24, 25) inches / 51.5 (54.5, 57, 59, 61, 63.5) centimeters

Construction Techniques

The Aspen Pullover employs a bottom-up seamless construction, meaning the body is knitted from the hem upward in one continuous piece without seams. The sweater is worked in the round using circular needles, which eliminates the need for seaming and creates a smooth, professional finish. The design incorporates stranded colorwork techniques in the yoke section, where multiple yarn colors are carried across the stitches to create a patterned design.

Stitches and Pattern Details

The pullover utilizes fundamental knitting stitches including Stockinette stitch for the main body fabric and K2, P2 Ribbing for the cuffs and hem. The ribbed sections provide elasticity and help the garment maintain its shape. The yoke features a charted colorwork pattern that requires working with multiple colors simultaneously using the stranded knitting method. Decreases are strategically placed throughout the yoke to shape the garment and achieve proper fit across the shoulders and chest.

Materials and Tools

Yarn: The Aspen Pullover is designed to be knitted with Tahki Yarns ASTON, a blend of 50% merino wool, 24% alpaca, 24% acrylic, and 2% polyamide. This fiber combination provides warmth, softness, and durability. The yarn is available in three colors for this pattern: color #3 gray (main color), color #1 white (accent color A), and color #9 teal (accent color B). Yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 5 to 11 balls of the main color and 1 to 3 balls each of the accent colors. Each ball contains 1.75 ounces (50 grams) and yields 82 yards (75 meters).

Needles and Notions: The pattern requires two sizes of circular needles in both 16-inch (40 cm) and 32-inch (80 cm) lengths—size 10½ (6.5mm) needles for ribbed sections and size 11 (8mm) needles for the main body and yoke. Double-pointed needles in both sizes are also needed for working the sleeve cap and crown shaping. Additional supplies include stitch markers for tracking the beginning of rounds, stitch holders or waste yarn for holding stitches temporarily, and a yarn needle for weaving in ends.

Gauge and Sizing

Proper gauge is essential for this project. The pattern specifies 12 stitches and 18 rounds measured over 4 inches (10 centimeters) in Stockinette stitch using the larger needles. Knitters are advised to take time to check gauge before beginning, as variations in tension will affect the final garment measurements and fit. The pattern accommodates multiple sizing options, allowing knitters to customize the finished bust measurement and length to their preferences.

Skill Level Considerations

Rated as an intermediate project, the Aspen Pullover assumes familiarity with basic knitting techniques including casting on, working in the round with circular needles, reading charts, and executing decreases for shaping. The stranded colorwork sections require the ability to manage multiple yarn colors while maintaining even tension, making this pattern suitable for knitters ready to expand their skills beyond basic garment construction.