Tahki Yarns Wellfleet Pullover Knitting Pattern

Tahki Yarns Wellfleet Pullover

What is Being Made

The Wellfleet Pullover is a knitted sweater designed by Andi Javori, offered in five sizes ranging from Small to 2XL. This pullover features a classic construction with a bust measurement of 39 to 55½ inches and a length of 21 to 25 inches, designed to fit with 5 to 7 inches of positive ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit. The garment is suitable for knitters of all skill levels, classified as an easy beginner project.

Techniques Used

The Wellfleet Pullover is constructed using seamed construction and worked flat techniques, meaning the pieces are knitted individually on straight needles rather than in the round, then assembled together with seams. The pattern incorporates intarsia, a color-work method that allows for working with multiple colors within the same row. This technique is ideal for creating detailed colorwork designs without carrying yarn across the back of the fabric.

Stitches Used

This pattern employs fundamental knitting stitches suitable for beginners. The primary stitch throughout the garment is stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a recognizable V-pattern texture. The pattern includes several increase and decrease techniques for shaping:

• K1-f/b (knit 1 front and back) – an increase worked by knitting into the front and back of a single stitch
• K2tog (knit 2 together) – a right-leaning decrease that combines two stitches into one
• Ssk (slip, slip, knit) – a left-leaning decrease created by slipping two stitches individually, then knitting them together through the back loops
• M1L and M1R (make 1 left and make 1 right) – invisible increases worked by lifting the strand between stitches and working it through the back loop to prevent holes

A neckband is worked using circular needles, providing a finished edge at the neck opening.

Materials and Gauge

The Wellfleet Pullover is knitted with Tahki Yarns WHIDBEY, a luxury blend yarn composed of 54% cotton, 23% silk, and 23% polyamide. This fiber combination creates a breathable, lustrous fabric with excellent drape. The yarn is available in two colors for this design: color #203 sunset (A) for the main body and color #204 poppy (B) for accent colorwork.

Yarn requirements vary by size, ranging from 7 balls for the Small size to 11 balls for the 2XL size. Each ball contains 1.75 ounces (50 grams) and yields 120 yards (110 meters) of yarn.

The pattern calls for US size 8 (5mm) needles for the body of the sweater and a US size 8 (5mm) circular needle measuring 24 inches (60 centimeters) long for working the neckband. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for proper fit: the pattern specifies a gauge of 15½ stitches and 25 rows over 4 inches (10 centimeters) in stockinette stitch. Additional notions include stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping points, and a yarn needle for seaming the finished pieces together and weaving in ends.