Tahki Yarns Heyburn Pullover Knitting Pattern

Tahki Yarns Heyburn Pullover

What is Being Made

The Heyburn Pullover is a classic knitted sweater designed by Irina Poludnenko. This pullover features a modern striped construction and is available in five sizes ranging from Small to 2X, with finished bust measurements of 38 to 54 inches (96.5 to 137 centimeters). The pullover is suitable for knitters of all skill levels, classified as an EASY pattern.

Techniques Used

This sweater is constructed using a bottom-up seamed approach, meaning the body and sleeves are knitted separately from the bottom edge upward and then sewn together. The pattern employs worked flat construction on circular needles, allowing knitters to work back and forth in rows rather than in the round. The design incorporates striped colorwork throughout the body, creating visual interest through alternating color blocks. Shaping techniques include strategic decreases for waist definition and armhole/neck shaping that occur simultaneously, requiring careful attention to pattern instructions.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch used in the Heyburn Pullover is Stockinette Stitch (St st), which creates a smooth, classic fabric. In Stockinette Stitch, knit stitches are worked on right-side rows and purl stitches on wrong-side rows, producing the characteristic V-pattern texture on the front of the fabric. The pattern also incorporates decrease stitches for shaping, specifically ssk (slip, slip, knit) and k2tog (knit two together) decreases, which are used to create the fitted waist and tapered armholes. Stitch markers and stitch holders are used to track pattern sections and hold stitches during construction.

Striped Pattern Details

The Heyburn Pullover features a sophisticated 54-row striped pattern that repeats throughout the body. The striping sequence alternates between two colors of Tahki Yarns DAKOTA yarn:

• Rows 1–8: Color B
• Rows 9–12: Color A
• Rows 13–14: Color B
• Rows 15–16: Color A
• Rows 17–20: Color B
• Rows 21–26: Color A
• Rows 27–32: Color B
• Rows 33–34: Color A
• Rows 35–36: Color B
• Rows 37–40: Color A
• Rows 41–44: Color B
• Rows 45–50: Color A
• Rows 51–52: Color B
• Rows 53–54: Color A

This 54-row sequence repeats to the specified length, creating a balanced and visually appealing striped effect. The pattern begins with 8 rows of Color B before transitioning into the repeating striped sequence.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Heyburn Pullover is designed to be knitted with Tahki Yarns DAKOTA, a 100% natural undyed wool yarn. Each skein contains 3.5 ounces (100 grams) and provides 262 yards (240 meters) of yardage. The pattern calls for two colors of this yarn:

• Color A (Desert): #02 – Used in 3 to 4 skeins depending on size
• Color B (Acorn): #05 – Used in 1 to 2 skeins depending on size

Total yardage requirements vary by size: Small requires approximately 786 yards (A) and 262 yards (B); Medium requires 786 yards (A) and 524 yards (B); Large requires 1,048 yards (A) and 524 yards (B); XL requires 1,048 yards (A) and 524 yards (B); and 2X requires 1,048 yards (A) and 524 yards (B).

Needles and Notions

The Heyburn Pullover is knitted on one size 8 (5mm) circular needle measuring 24 inches (60 centimeters) in length