Tahki Yarns Shades of Blue Pullover Knitting Pattern

Tahki Yarns Shades of Blue Pullover

What Is Being Made

The Shades of Blue Pullover is a knitted sweater designed by Irina Poludnenko, available in six sizes ranging from Small to 3X. This pullover features a classic crew neckline and is constructed with a color-blocking design using three coordinating shades of blue yarn. The finished bust measurements range from 36½ inches (92.5 cm) for Small to 54 inches (137 cm) for 3X, with length options from 21¼ inches (54 cm) to 26¼ inches (66.5 cm) depending on size.

Techniques Used

This sweater is constructed using a bottom-up method, meaning the knitter begins at the lower edge and works upward toward the neckline. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, requiring seaming to join the pieces together after completion. The design incorporates lace stitch patterns throughout, creating openwork sections that add visual interest and texture to the finished piece.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Shades of Blue Pullover features multiple lace stitch patterns that are repeated throughout the construction:

• Pattern 1 is a multiple of 4 stitches and includes yarn overs (yo) and decreases worked as knit 2 together (k2tog) and slip, slip, knit (ssk) to create an openwork lace effect.
• Pattern 2 alternates rows of knit and purl stitches, creating a textured stockinette-based pattern.
• Pattern 3 continues the knit and purl alternation with specific gauge requirements.
• Pattern 4 maintains the alternating knit-purl rhythm.
• Pattern 5 features a repeating sequence of yarn overs and knit 2 together decreases (Yo, k2tog, k2) on the right-side rows, alternating with purl rows to create a consistent lace motif.

Edge stitches are maintained in stockinette stitch (alternating knit and purl rows) on the first and last stitch of each row throughout the garment to ensure neat seaming.

Materials and Tools

The Shades of Blue Pullover is knitted using Tahki Yarns SLIM-FIT JEANS, a 100% Egyptian cotton yarn. The pattern calls for three coordinating colors: chambray (color #01, labeled A), denim (color #02, labeled B), and indigo (color #03, labeled C). Yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 4 to 6 balls of the chambray shade, 3 to 5 balls of denim, and 2 to 4 balls of indigo. Each ball contains 1.75 ounces (50 grams) and approximately 114 yards (105 meters).

The pattern requires size 7 (4.5mm) straight needles for the main body pieces and a size 7 (4.5mm) circular needle measuring 16 inches (40 cm) for working the neckband. Additional tools include stitch markers to track pattern repeats and a yarn needle for seaming the finished pieces together and weaving in ends.

Gauge Information

Achieving proper gauge is essential for this project. Different stitch patterns have varying gauge requirements: Pattern 2 measures 18 stitches and 30 rows over 4 inches (10 cm), Pattern 3 measures 18 stitches and 27 rows over 4 inches (10 cm), and Pattern 5 measures 18 stitches and 25 rows over 4 inches (10 cm). Knitters are advised to take time to check gauge before beginning the project to ensure the finished garment matches the intended measurements.