Tahki Yarns Vivacious Hi-Lo Pullover Knitting Pattern

Tahki Yarns Vivacious Hi-Lo Pullover

Project Overview

The Vivacious Hi-Lo Pullover is a knitted sweater designed by Rosemary Drysdale, featuring a contemporary hi-lo hemline silhouette. This pullover is constructed using a bottom-up, seamed approach worked flat on straight needles, making it an accessible project for beginner knitters. The garment is available in six sizes ranging from Small to 3X, with bust measurements from 36 inches to 54 inches.

Construction Technique

This pullover is worked using the bottom-up seamed method, meaning the knitter begins at the lower edge of the body and sleeves, then seams the pieces together once all components are complete. The sweater is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, which is ideal for knitters who prefer traditional two-needle construction. The pattern employs a three-needle bind-off technique for joining shoulder seams, which creates a secure, professional finish by binding off two pieces together simultaneously rather than grafting or weaving.

Primary Stitch Pattern

The Vivacious Hi-Lo Pullover features Broken Rib as its primary stitch pattern. This textured stitch creates visual interest and subtle elasticity throughout the garment. The broken rib pattern is worked on both the body and sleeves, providing a cohesive design element across all pieces.

Garment Pieces and Shaping

• Body: The front and back panels are knitted with waist shaping and armhole decreases to create the fitted silhouette characteristic of the hi-lo design
• Sleeves: Cast on with 41 to 51 stitches depending on size, worked in Broken Rib for 11 rows, then increased at regular intervals (every 6th or 8th row depending on size) for 8 to 14 times to accommodate the upper arm. Sleeves measure 17 inches from cast-on before cap shaping begins
• Sleeve Cap: Shaped with bind-offs at the beginning of rows to create the armhole curve
• Neckband: Finished with a circular needle for a neat, professional neck edge

Finished Measurements

Back length ranges from 27½ inches in the Small size to 30 inches in the 3X size, accommodating the hi-lo hemline variation. Bust measurements span from 36 inches to 54 inches across the full size range.

Materials and Tools

The Vivacious Hi-Lo Pullover is designed to be knitted with Tahki Yarns TUCSON, a blend of 52% cotton and 48% wool. This fiber content creates a breathable, versatile yarn suitable for year-round wear. The pattern requires 11 to 16 balls of yarn depending on size, with each ball weighing 1.75 ounces and containing 108 yards of yardage. The recommended gauge is 18 stitches and 24 rows over 4 inches in Broken Rib, achieved with size 7 (4.5mm) needles. Additional materials include a 16-inch size 7 circular needle for the neckband, stitch holders, stitch markers, and a yarn needle for seaming and weaving in ends.

Skill Level

Rated as a beginner project, the Vivacious Hi-Lo Pullover is accessible to knitters new to garment construction. The straightforward bottom-up, seamed construction and simple stitch pattern make this an ideal first sweater project.