Tahki Yarns Bellingham Pullover Knitting Pattern

Tahki Yarns Bellingham Pullover

Project Overview

The Bellingham Pullover is an easy-level knitted sweater designed by Teresa Chorzepa, perfect for beginner knitters looking to create a classic pullover silhouette. This pattern is available in five sizes ranging from Small to 2XL, with finished bust measurements from 40 inches (101.5cm) to 56 inches (142cm) and center back lengths from 20 inches (51cm) to 25 inches (63.5cm).

What Is Being Made

The Bellingham Pullover is a crew-neck pullover sweater constructed with a structured fit and classic proportions. The garment features a seamed construction with ribbed detailing throughout, creating a polished, tailored appearance suitable for everyday wear.

Knitting Techniques

This pattern employs a combination of knitting techniques to build the sweater:

• Bottom-up construction: The sweater is knitted starting from the lower body and working upward, allowing for easy adjustments to length during the knitting process.
• Worked flat and in the round: The body and sleeves are primarily worked flat on straight needles, while the neckband is worked in the round using a circular needle.
• Seamed assembly: Finished pieces are sewn together using a yarn needle, creating clean, professional seams.
• Raglan armhole shaping: The armholes are shaped using raglan decreases, which create diagonal lines from the underarm to the neckline for a fitted shoulder area.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Bellingham Pullover utilizes several key stitches and stitch patterns:

• K1, P1 Rib: The primary stitch pattern used throughout the garment, creating vertical lines and providing stretch and recovery. This ribbed texture is worked at a gauge of 19 stitches and 32 rows per 4 inches (10cm).
• Slip Rib Stitch (Slip Rib St): A variation of ribbing that incorporates slipped stitches with yarn held in back (sl1 wyib), creating a refined, textured appearance while maintaining elasticity.
• Cable crosses: The pattern includes decorative cable elements worked as 4/2 left rib cross (4/2 LRC) and 4/2 right rib cross (4/2 RRC), adding visual interest and dimension to the ribbed sections.
• Decrease stitches: The pattern employs purl 3 together (p3tog) decreases for shaping raglan armholes, creating smooth, angled lines.
• Increase stitches: Make 1 left (M1L) increases are used for shaping, created by lifting the strand between needles and working through the back loop to prevent holes.

Materials and Yarn

The Bellingham Pullover is designed to be knitted with Tahki Yarns Newport, a premium blended yarn composed of 67% cotton, 23% linen, and 10% polyamide. This fiber content creates a breathable, durable fabric with excellent drape and a subtle sheen. The yarn is supplied in balls of 1.75 ounces (50 grams) with 137 yards (125 meters) per ball. Yardage requirements range from 9 balls for the smallest size to 13 balls for the largest size. The pattern shown features color #06 lilac, though other Newport colors are available.

Tools and Equipment

To complete the Bellingham Pullover, knitters will need the following tools:

• One set of size 7 (4.5mm) straight knitting needles for working the body and sleeves flat
• One size 7 (4.5mm) circular needle, 16 inches (40.5cm) long, for working the neckband in the round
• A cable needle for managing the cable cross stitches
• A yarn needle for seaming the finished pieces together and weaving in ends

Gauge and Fit

Achieving the correct gauge is essential for proper fit. The pattern specifies a gauge of 19 stitches and 32 rows per 4 inches (10cm) when working in K1, P1 Rib. Knitters are advised to take time to check gauge before beginning the project