Appledore

Appledore Pullover by Heidi Reszies

What is Being Made

Appledore is a seamless pullover sweater named after an island in the Isles of Shoals archipelago located on the Maine and New Hampshire border in the Northeast United States. This knit garment features a distinctive mosaic colorwork yoke and is designed to be worn with positive ease and a deep yoke. The pullover is available in four sizes and is ideal for knitters seeking a beginner-friendly project that incorporates colorwork techniques.

Design Features

• Top-down construction knit seamlessly on circular needles
• Mosaic colorwork yoke created using slip stitch motifs
• One color fiber studio yarn worked in a round at a time
• No yarn carrying or float catching required, simplifying the colorwork process
• Slightly fitted sleeves with ribbed cuffs
• Short row shaping in the back neckline for improved fit
• Adjustable sleeve and body length to customize the finished garment

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

The Appledore pullover employs mosaic colorwork as its primary decorative technique. Mosaic knitting uses slip stitch motifs worked with alternating colors, allowing knitters to create complex colorwork patterns without the traditional challenges of stranded colorwork. Since only one color is worked in each round, there is no need to carry multiple yarns or catch floats, making this an accessible introduction to colorwork for beginner knitters. The pattern also incorporates ribbed cuffs on the sleeves and short row shaping at the back neckline to enhance the fit and comfort of the finished sweater.

Materials

Appledore is designed to work with DK to worsted weight yarns, making it versatile for various yarn selections. The pattern is particularly well-suited for using wool yarn leftovers from previous projects, allowing knitters to create a multi-colored or scrappy version of this sweater. The garment is worked on circular needles throughout, which are essential for the seamless, top-down construction method.

Pattern Information

This downloadable PDF pattern by independent designer Heidi Reszies is written for four sizes and is classified as a beginner-level knitting project. The straightforward construction and simplified colorwork technique make Appledore an excellent choice for knitters developing their skills while creating a wearable, stylish pullover.