Tahki Yarns Frisco Pullover Knitting Pattern

Tahki Yarns Frisco Pullover

What is Being Made

The Frisco Pullover is a knitted sweater designed by Teresa Chorzepa, offered in six sizes ranging from XSmall to 2XL. This pullover features a classic crew neckline and is constructed with a straightforward, beginner-friendly approach. The finished bust measurements span from 33½ inches (85.5 cm) for the XSmall size to 53½ inches (136 cm) for the 2XL size, with length measurements ranging from 23½ inches (59.5 cm) to 26 inches (66 cm) depending on the size selected.

Techniques Used

The Frisco Pullover employs several fundamental knitting techniques that make it suitable for knitters with beginner-level experience. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, meaning each piece is knitted as a flat rectangle before assembly. The construction follows a bottom-up method, where the back and front pieces are knitted starting from the cast-on edge at the hem and working upward toward the shoulders. The finished pieces are then seamed together using a yarn needle to join the shoulders and sides, creating the complete pullover shape.

The design incorporates horizontal stripes created through strategic color changes and stitch variations. These stripes add visual interest while remaining simple to execute, making them ideal for building knitting skills.

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes two primary stitch patterns that alternate throughout the construction:

• Stockinette Stitch (St st): This fundamental stitch is created by knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows. Stockinette stitch produces the classic smooth, V-textured fabric that is the foundation of most knitted garments.
• Reverse Stockinette Stitch (Rev St st): Created by reversing the Stockinette stitch pattern—purling on right-side rows and knitting on wrong-side rows—this stitch produces a bumpy, textured surface. When alternated with Stockinette stitch, it creates visual stripe patterns and adds dimensional texture to the sweater.

The pattern also incorporates basic shaping techniques including decreases (using ssk and k2tog methods) to shape armholes and the neckline, and bind-offs to secure stitches at strategic points during construction.

Materials

The Frisco Pullover is designed to be knitted with Tahki Yarns COTTON CLASSIC, a 100% mercerized cotton yarn. This yarn is offered in two colors for this pattern: Color A in light milk chocolate (#3203) and Color B in azure (#3877). Each hank of COTTON CLASSIC contains 1.75 ounces (50 grams) and provides 108 yards (100 meters) of yardage.

Yarn requirements vary by size. The XSmall size requires 8 hanks of Color A and 2 hanks of Color B, while the 2XL size requires 14 hanks of Color A and 3 hanks of Color B. The pattern calls for Size 6 (4.00 mm) knitting needles, though the specific needle size may be adjusted to achieve the required gauge. Additional materials include stitch markers for tracking pattern sections and a yarn needle for seaming the finished pieces together.

Gauge and Construction Details

The pattern specifies a gauge of 20 stitches and 27 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) when worked in Stockinette stitch. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for obtaining the intended finished measurements. The pattern notes that this is an EASY difficulty level, making it accessible to knitters who have mastered basic knitting techniques and are ready to tackle a full garment with shaping and color work.