Valley Yarns Pomegranate Knitting Pattern

Valley Yarns Pomegranate Pullover Sweater

What is Being Made

The Valley Yarns Pomegranate is a contemporary pullover sweater designed by Julie Turjoman. This garment is a versatile piece suitable for both professional and casual wear, offering a sophisticated look that transitions seamlessly from workwear under a jacket to weekend casual styling. The pullover is available in seven sizes ranging from XS to 3XL, with finished bust measurements from 33 inches to 55 inches, accommodating a wide range of body types with 1-2 inches of positive ease for comfortable wear.

Techniques and Construction Method

The Pomegranate sweater is constructed using a bottom-up approach, meaning the body and sleeves are knitted starting from the lower edge and working upward toward the shoulders and neckline. The garment is worked flat on circular needles using back-and-forth rows rather than in the round, which allows for easier manipulation of the intricate stitch patterns. The finished pieces are then seamed together using a tapestry needle, creating clean, professional-looking seams that join the front and back panels as well as attach the sleeves to the body.

This construction method is particularly well-suited to the detailed honeycomb twisted-stitch texture that defines the sweater's visual character. Working flat provides better visibility and control when executing the cable-based stitches that create the honeycomb effect throughout the garment.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch pattern used in the Pomegranate is the Honeycomb Pattern, which is based on a 10-stitch multiple and creates a distinctive textured surface. This pattern incorporates twisted-stitch techniques that add depth and visual interest to the fabric.

The Honeycomb Pattern is constructed using the following key stitches across its 9-row repeat:

• 1/1 LPC (Left Purl Cable) – a cable cross that twists stitches to the left while incorporating purl stitches
• 1/1 RPC (Right Purl Cable) – a cable cross that twists stitches to the right while incorporating purl stitches
• Knit (K) and Purl (P) stitches – the foundational stitches that create the base fabric and contrast with the cable elements

The pattern alternates between right-side rows featuring cable crosses and wrong-side rows with complementary knit and purl combinations, creating the honeycomb texture. This advanced-beginner level pattern requires understanding of cable techniques and the ability to read stitch patterns, but the repeating structure makes it manageable for knitters developing their skills.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Pomegranate is designed to showcase Valley Yarns Granville, a premium soft cotton yarn composed of 90% Pima Cotton and 10% Merino Wool. Each skein contains 50 grams and yields 167 yards, with yarn requirements ranging from 6 skeins for the smallest size (XS) to 12 skeins for the largest size (3XL). The pattern features the color Mulberry, which provides a rich, sophisticated hue suitable for both professional and casual contexts.

The blend of Pima Cotton and Merino Wool creates a yarn with excellent breathability and softness, making it ideal for a summer-weight pullover. The cotton content provides structure and drape, while the Merino Wool adds elasticity and helps the garment maintain its shape through wear and washing.

Construction requires two sets of circular needles in different sizes to manage the varying stitch counts and techniques:

• US size 3 (3.25mm) circular needles – 16-inch and 32-40 inch lengths for working the main fabric at the correct gauge
• US size 2 (2.75mm) circular needles – 16-inch and 32-40 inch lengths or double-pointed needles (dpns) for ribbed sections worked at a tighter gauge

Additional materials include stitch markers (including 2 locking stitch markers for pattern tracking), a cable needle for executing the twisted-stitch cables, stitch holders or waste yarn for managing live stitches, and a tapestry needle for seaming the finished pieces together.

Gauge and Finished Dimensions

The pattern specifies a gauge of 29 stitches and 40 rows over 4 inches