Wells Pullover - Jumper Knitting Pattern for Women in Tahki Yarns Superwash Merino Worsted Twist

Wells Pullover – Women's Cable Knitting Pattern by Therese Chynoweth in Tahki Yarns Superwash Merino Worsted Twist

The Wells Pullover is a beautifully structured women's pullover sweater designed by Therese Chynoweth and published as a downloadable PDF pattern. Worked in a rich raspberry (#22) colorway using Tahki Yarns Superwash Merino Worsted Twist, this intermediate-level knitting pattern produces a cozy, textured jumper with elegant cable detailing. The design is available in five sizes — Small, Medium, Large, XL, and 2X — with finished bust measurements ranging from 37½ to 56¾ inches (95.5–144 cm), designed to be worn with 4–6 inches of positive ease for a relaxed, comfortable fit. Finished lengths range from 21 to 25 inches (53.5–63.5 cm) depending on size.

Construction and Techniques

The Wells Pullover is constructed using a combination of techniques that give knitters a well-rounded intermediate project. The garment is worked bottom-up, beginning at the lower edges and building upward toward the shoulders. Sections of the pullover are worked flat (back and forth in rows) as well as worked in the round using circular needles, making it a hybrid construction that keeps knitters engaged throughout. The finished pieces are seamed together, giving the pullover a polished, structured finish typical of classic knitwear construction. Seaming also helps the cable panels maintain their definition and shape.

Stitch Techniques and Cable Details

Cable knitting is the defining feature of the Wells Pullover. Cables are created by temporarily holding stitches on a cable needle (cn) and crossing groups of stitches over one another to produce twisted, rope-like textures across the fabric. This technique adds visual depth and a three-dimensional quality to the surface of the sweater.

A key stitch technique used in this pattern is the Right Twist (RT), which is worked without a cable needle: stitches are knitted together (K2tog) without slipping them from the left-hand needle, then the first stitch is knitted again before both stitches are slipped off. This creates a neat, compact twist that contributes to the overall cable patterning.

• Cables – worked over multiple stitches using a cable needle to create crossing stitch panels
• Right Twist (RT) – a no-cable-needle twist technique worked as a modified K2tog
• Worked in the round – using circular needles for seamless sections such as the body or sleeves
• Worked flat – back-and-forth row knitting for specific panels or shaping sections
• Bottom-up construction – beginning at the cast-on edge and working upward
• Seamed finishing – joining pieces together for a structured, tailored result

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern gauge is 20 stitches and 26 rounds/rows over 4 inches (10 cm) measured over the cable patterns. Achieving accurate gauge is especially important in a cable-heavy design like this one, as cables naturally draw in the fabric horizontally. Knitters are strongly encouraged to swatch and adjust needle size as needed before casting on.

Materials – Yarn, Needles, and Notions

The Wells Pullover is knitted in Tahki Yarns Superwash Merino Worsted Twist, a 100% superwash merino wool yarn that comes in 3.5 oz / 100 g skeins with approximately 221 yards / 200 meters per skein. The superwash treatment makes this yarn machine-washable, adding practical everyday wearability to its naturally soft and springy merino fiber. The worsted weight gives the cables excellent stitch definition and a satisfying drape. Knitters will need 5 (6, 7, 7, 8) skeins depending on their size.

• Yarn: Tahki Yarns Superwash Merino Worsted Twist, color #22 raspberry
• Circular needles: US size