Tahki Yarns Woolf Pullover Knitting Pattern

Tahki Yarns Woolf Pullover

What is Being Made

The Tahki Yarns Woolf Pullover is an intermediate-level knitted sweater designed by Cathy Payson. This pullover is available in six sizes ranging from Extra Small to 2X, with finished bust measurements from 39 inches (99 cm) to 55 inches (139.5 cm) and lengths from 21½ inches (54.5 cm) to 24½ inches (62 cm). The design features decorative cable and textured stitch patterns throughout the body, making it a sophisticated layering piece suitable for various occasions.

Techniques Used

This sweater is constructed using the bottom-up method, meaning pieces are knitted starting from the lower edge and working upward toward the shoulders. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing knitters to work on individual pieces that are later seamed together. The design incorporates cable techniques, including specialized cable crosses that create dimensional texture and visual interest across the pullover.

Stitches Used

The Woolf Pullover employs several key stitch patterns to achieve its finished look:

• Stockinette Stitch (St st): The foundational smooth stitch used in sections of the garment
• K1, P1 Rib: A classic ribbed pattern used for edgings and cuffs, providing elasticity and structure
• Moss Stitch: A textured stitch created by alternating knit and purl stitches, providing a dense, bumpy fabric texture that serves as a base for cable work
• Moss Diamond Panel: A 19-stitch panel measuring 3 inches (7.5 cm) that creates a diamond-shaped motif through strategic cable and texture placement
• Moss Blocks: A larger textured pattern using a multiple of 12 stitches plus 7, creating organized blocks of texture throughout the sweater
• Cable Crosses: Specialized techniques including Back Cross (BC) and Front Cross (FC) stitches that create the dimensional cable effects. The Back Cross involves slipping a stitch to a cable needle, holding it in back, knitting through the back loop, then purling from the cable needle. The Front Cross mirrors this technique with the cable needle held in front.
• Right Twist (RT): A decorative twist stitch created by knitting two stitches together while leaving them on the needle, then knitting the first stitch again before slipping both stitches off

Materials and Tools

The Woolf Pullover is knitted with Tahki Yarns CLASSIC SUPERWASH, a 100% superwash wool yarn. Yardage requirements range from 6 to 9 skeins depending on size, with each skein containing 3.5 ounces (100 grams) and 218 yards (199 meters). The pattern calls for size 6 (4mm) needles or the appropriate size needed to achieve the specified gauge. Additional tools required include a cable needle for managing cable stitches, stitch holders for temporarily securing stitches, stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping, and a yarn needle for seaming pieces together and weaving in ends.

Gauge and Construction Notes

Proper gauge is essential for this intermediate project. The pattern specifies 22 stitches and 29 rows equal 4 inches (10 cm) in Moss stitch, and 25 stitches and 29 rows equal 4 inches (10 cm) in Moss Block pattern. The 19-stitch Moss Diamond Panel measures 3 inches (7.5 cm) in width. Knitters are advised to take time to check gauges before beginning, as accurate gauge ensures the finished garment matches the intended measurements and drape. The combination of textured stitches and cable work creates a fabric with excellent structure and visual depth, making this pullover a rewarding intermediate project for knitters seeking to develop their cable and texture skills.