Tahki Yarns Murre Pullover Knitting Pattern

Tahki Yarns Murre Pullover

What is Being Made

The Tahki Yarns Murre Pullover is a knitted pullover sweater designed by Lidia Karabinech. This garment is an easy-level project available in five sizes ranging from Small to 2X-Large, with finished bust measurements from 36 inches (91.5 cm) to 52 inches (132 cm) and a length to shoulder of either 27 inches (68.5 cm) for smaller sizes or 28 inches (71 cm) for larger sizes. The pullover features a classic two-color colorblock design, with a deep purple yoke transitioning into a dove grey body.

Techniques Used

This pullover is constructed using bottom-up seamed construction, meaning the pieces are knitted individually from the bottom edge upward and then joined together with seams. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, requiring assembly after all pieces are completed. A notable technical feature is the use of short-row shaping for the shoulders, which creates a fitted shoulder line without the need for traditional bind-offs. This technique involves wrapping stitches and turning the work mid-row to gradually shape the shoulder depth, then picking up and knitting the wraps together with their wrapped stitches on subsequent rows for a seamless finish.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch throughout the Murre Pullover is stockinette stitch (St st), which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a flat knit face and purl reverse. This fundamental stitch is worked consistently across the back, front, and sleeves to create the garment's clean, minimalist aesthetic. The pattern also incorporates wrap and turn techniques as part of the short-row shoulder shaping process.

Materials

The Murre Pullover is knitted using Tahki Ripple yarn, a 100% cotton fiber that offers breathability and a lightweight drape ideal for pullover sweaters. The yarn comes in 142-yard (130-meter) balls weighing 1.75 ounces (50 grams) each. The pattern requires 6 to 9 balls total depending on size: 6 to 9 balls of color 50 dove grey (A) for the main body and 2 to 3 balls of color 54 deep purple (B) for the contrasting yoke section. Knitting is worked on Size 8 (5.00 mm) needles to achieve the specified gauge of 18 stitches and 28 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch. Additional supplies include stitch holders for holding stitches during construction, a yarn needle for seaming and weaving in ends, and markers for tracking pattern sections.