Tahki Yarns Portland Pullover Knitting Pattern

Tahki Yarns Portland Pullover

What Is Being Made

The Portland Pullover is an intermediate-level knitted sweater designed by Teresa Chorzepa. This pullover is available in six sizes ranging from Small to 3X, with finished bust measurements from 38 inches (96.5 cm) to 54½ inches (138.5 cm) and lengths from 24½ inches (62 cm) to 27 inches (68.5 cm). The pullover features a classic crew neckline and is constructed using a bottom-up seamed method, making it an excellent project for knitters looking to develop their cable and lace skills.

Techniques Used

The Portland Pullover employs several advanced knitting techniques that make it suitable for intermediate-level crafters. The garment is worked flat on straight needles, meaning the back and front pieces are knitted separately in rows rather than in the round. The construction method is bottom-up, where knitters begin at the lower edge and work upward toward the shoulders. The sweater uses a seamedcable techniques and lace

Stitches Used

The Portland Pullover utilizes several distinct stitch patterns to create its design:

• Ridge Stitch (Ridge St): A fundamental textured stitch created by alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side, then repeating knit rows. This stitch is worked over any number of stitches and creates a subtle, ridged texture.
• Seed Rib: A ribbed pattern worked over a multiple of 4 stitches plus 3, combining knit and purl stitches to create a textured, elastic fabric that works well for neckbands and cuffs.
• Narrow Cable Panel: A 13-stitch cable panel measuring approximately 2½ inches (6.5 cm) wide, featuring cable crosses worked with a cable needle.
• Wide Cable Panel: A 33-stitch cable panel measuring approximately 6½ inches (16.5 cm) wide, incorporating more complex cable work over a 24-row repeat.
• Cable Stitches: The pattern uses two primary cable abbreviations: C6B (Cable 6 Back), where 3 stitches are slipped to a cable needle and held in back while knitting 3 stitches, then knitting the 3 stitches from the cable needle; and C6F (Cable 6 Front), where 3 stitches are slipped to a cable needle and held in front while knitting 3 stitches, then knitting the 3 stitches from the cable needle.
• Lace Elements: The pattern incorporates yarn overs (yo) and decreases (k2tog and ssk) to create lace details within the cable panels, adding delicate openwork to the design.
• Garter Stitch: A basic stitch created by knitting every row, providing stability and structure to the garment.

Materials and Tools

The Portland Pullover is knitted using Tahki Yarns VERMONT, a blend of 50% merino wool and 50% superfine alpaca. This yarn is available in color #110 stone heather and comes in balls containing 1.75 ounces (50 grams) with 93 yards (85 meters) per ball. The yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 11 balls for the Small size to 17 balls for the 3X size.

Essential tools for completing this project include size 8 (5 mm) needles for the main body of the sweater, worked as a pair of straight needles for the flat construction method. A size 8 (5 mm) circular needle measuring 16 inches (40 cm) long is used for working the neckband. A cable needle is required for executing the cable stitches throughout the pattern. Additional supplies include stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping, and a yarn needle for seaming the shoulder seams and weaving in yarn ends. Proper gauge is essential for this project, with the recommended gauge being 18 stitches and 26 rows equaling 4 inches (10 cm) in Ridge Stitch and Seed Rib.