Specifications
| Brand: | Tahki Yarns |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Designer: | Rosemary Drysdale |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Skill Level: | Advanced Beginner |
| Finished Size: | S (M, L, 1X, 2X) |
| Techniques and Construction: | Bottom Up, Seamed, Worked Flat |
| Needles Required: | US 7 (4.50mm) single points and 16” circular |
| Featured Products: | Tahki Yarns Whidbey Yarn - Cotton Worsted |
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Tahki Yarns Whidbey Yarn - Cotton Worsted
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Product Description
In the Tahki Yarns Wadsworth Pullover, classic polo features combine with handknit sweater style. Whidbey yarn lends vibrant color and tweedy texture to your finished sweater with its wool-free blend of cotton, silk, and polyamide that extends the wearing months of Wadsworth Pullover. Each piece of this sweater is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up with seams adding structure. The Henley neck buttonbands and foldover collar are added during finishing, adding the last elements to complete your sweater. Add the Wadsworth Pullover to outfits from casual to business casual and be comfortable throughout your day with the stay-cool fiber blend of Whidbey.
Finished Measurements:
Bust – 43 (47, 51, 55, 59)”
Length – 20 (21, 22, 23, 24)”
Yarn Requirements: 9 (10, 11, 12, 13) balls Tahki Yarns Whidbey (54% Cotton/ 23% Silk/ 23% Polyamide; 20g/120yds), shown in #207 Wildflower
Gauge: 16 sts and 26 rows = 4” in fancy rib pattern
Tahki Yarns Wadsworth Pullover
Project Overview
The Wadsworth Pullover is an advanced beginner knitting pattern designed by Rosemary Drysdale. This pullover sweater is constructed using a bottom-up, seamed method worked flat on straight needles. The pattern is available in five sizes ranging from Small to 2X, with finished bust measurements from 43 inches to 59 inches and lengths from 20 inches to 24 inches.
What Is Being Made
This is a classic pullover sweater featuring a crew neckline with a button placket detail. The garment includes a structured body with shaped armholes and shoulders, creating a tailored fit. The design incorporates a collar constructed on a circular needle, and the finished piece is secured with three ½-inch diameter buttons.
Techniques Used
The Wadsworth Pullover employs several key knitting techniques appropriate for advanced beginners:
- Bottom-up construction: The sweater is knitted from the hem upward, allowing for easier fitting adjustments and a more intuitive building process
- Flat knitting: The body pieces are worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, then seamed together for a finished appearance
- Seamed assembly: Individual pieces (front, back, sleeves, and collar) are knitted separately and then sewn together using a yarn needle
- Shaping techniques: The pattern includes armhole shaping achieved through strategic bind-offs and decreases, as well as shoulder shaping for proper garment structure
- Ribbed edgings: Ribbed sections provide elasticity and a professional finish at hems and necklines
Stitches Used
The Wadsworth Pullover utilizes three primary stitch patterns:
- K2, P2 Rib: A classic ribbing pattern worked over a multiple of 4 stitches plus 2. This stitch alternates knit and purl stitches to create vertical columns with excellent elasticity. It is used for the lower edge of the garment, providing a fitted hem that resists rolling
- Fancy Rib: A textured ribbing pattern that forms the main body fabric. This stitch is worked over a multiple of 4 stitches plus 2, alternating between knit 3 and purl 1 stitches on the right side, creating a more visually interesting surface than standard ribbing while maintaining the elastic properties essential for a fitted pullover
- Stockinette stitch: Smooth knit fabric created by knitting on the right side and purling on the wrong side. This stitch may appear in specific sections for contrast or ease of construction
Materials and Tools
The Wadsworth Pullover is designed to be knitted with Tahki Yarns Whidbey, a premium blend yarn containing 54% cotton, 23% silk, and 23% polyamide. The yarn is supplied in balls weighing 1.75 ounces (50 grams) with 120 yards (110 meters) per ball. Depending on size, the pattern requires 9 to 13 balls of yarn in color #207 wildflower.
The recommended needles are US size 7 (4.5mm) straight needles for working the flat pieces, with a 16-inch (40cm) circular needle of the same size for the collar construction. Additional tools include stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats, stitch holders for temporarily securing stitches, a yarn needle for seaming and weaving in ends, and three ½-inch diameter buttons for the neckline placket.
Gauge and Fit
The pattern is worked at a gauge of 16 stitches and 26 rows over 4 inches (10 centimeters) in the Fancy Rib pattern. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for proper fit and is emphasized in the pattern instructions. The finished measurements accommodate a range of body sizes with options for Small through 2X, allowing knitters to select the appropriate size based on desired ease and fit.
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