Tahki Yarns Honey Lake Pullover Knitting Pattern

Tahki Yarns Honey Lake Pullover

What is Being Made

The Honey Lake Pullover is a classic knitted sweater designed by Rosemary Drysdale. This pullover is available in five sizes ranging from Small to 2X, with finished bust measurements from 35½ inches (90cm) to 52 inches (132cm) and finished lengths from 21 inches (53.5cm) to 25 inches (63.5cm). The sweater features a traditional pullover construction with a crew neckline finished with ribbing.

Techniques Used

This advanced-beginner level pattern employs seamed construction and is worked flat on straight needles, making it an accessible choice for knitters progressing beyond basic projects. The pattern involves shaping techniques including strategic increases and decreases to create fitted shoulders and a shaped neckline. The front and back pieces are worked separately and then seamed together, with sleeves set in using traditional armhole shaping. The pattern uses two-ball working method for simultaneous neck shaping on both sides of the front piece, a technique that requires careful yarn management but produces professional results.

Stitches Used

The Honey Lake Pullover features two primary stitch patterns. K1, P1 Rib is used for the neckband and cuff ribbing, creating elastic edges that maintain shape. The main fabric is worked in Farrow Rib, a textured stitch pattern worked over a multiple of 3 stitches using knit and purl combinations (*K2, P1; rep from *). This ribbed texture provides visual interest and inherent stretch to the finished garment. The pattern also incorporates Make 1 Left (M1L) and Make 1 Right (M1R) increases, which are worked by lifting the strand between needles and twisting it to prevent holes, allowing for invisible increases that blend seamlessly into the fabric.

Materials

The Honey Lake Pullover is designed to be knitted with Tahki Yarns AURORA, a blend of 70% superwash merino and 30% nylon. This fiber content provides durability, easy care, and a soft feel suitable for a wearable pullover. Yardage requirements range from 1,044 yards (4 balls) for the Small size to 1,827 yards (7 balls) for the 2X size, with each ball weighing 100 grams and containing 261 yards (239 meters). The pattern calls for US size 7 (4.5mm) straight needles for the main fabric and a US size 7 (4.5mm) circular needle measuring 16 inches (40cm) for the neckband ribbing. Additional notions include stitch markers, stitch holders for holding stitches during construction, and a yarn needle for seaming and finishing. The gauge is 23½ stitches and 26 rows over 4 inches (10cm) in Farrow Rib, slightly stretched, which is essential to check before beginning the project.