Provincetown Hoodie - Sweater Knitting Pattern for Women in Tahki Yarns Hatteras by Tahki Yarns

Provincetown Hoodie – Sweater Knitting Pattern for Women in Tahki Yarns Hatteras

The Provincetown Hoodie is a women's pullover sweater knitting pattern designed by Lynn M. Wilson for Tahki Yarns. Rated Easy, this pattern is an excellent choice for beginner to early-intermediate knitters who want to build confidence while producing a stylish, wearable garment. The design features a relaxed, casual silhouette complete with a hood, making it a versatile layering piece for cooler seasons.

Sizes and Fit

The Provincetown Hoodie is offered in six sizes: Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2X, and 3X. Knitted bust measurements range from 35¾ inches up to 56½ inches (approximately 91 cm to 143.5 cm), and the pattern is designed to be worn with 2 to 4 inches of positive ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit. Finished lengths range from approximately 23¼ inches to 25½ inches depending on size, making this a hip-length hoodie suitable for a wide range of body types.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a hooded pullover sweater — commonly called a hoodie — worked primarily in the round using circular needles. The seamless, round construction minimizes finishing work and is particularly approachable for knitters who prefer to avoid seaming. The garment includes a body, sleeves, and an attached hood with a crocheted edging detail along the hood opening.

Techniques Used

• Worked in the round – The body and sleeves are constructed using circular needles, creating a seamless tube that eliminates the need for side seams and simplifies the knitting process.
• Double-pointed needles (dpns) – Used for working smaller circumferences, such as the sleeve cuffs and other areas where circular needles become impractical.
• Stitch holders and spare needles – Sleeve stitches are placed on a spare circular needle used as a holder, a common technique in seamless yoke and set-in sleeve constructions.
• Crochet edging – A size I-9 (5.5mm) crochet hook is used to finish the hood edging, adding a neat, polished border without requiring advanced crochet skills.
• Gauge swatching – The pattern emphasizes checking gauge carefully before beginning, a foundational technique for achieving accurate sizing.

Stitches Used

• Moss Stitch – The primary stitch pattern used throughout the body of the hoodie. Moss stitch (also known as seed stitch in some traditions) creates a beautifully textured, reversible fabric by alternating knit and purl stitches in a specific sequence. It lies flat, resists curling, and adds visual interest without complex colorwork or cables. The gauge for this pattern is 13 stitches and 17 rounds = 4 inches in Moss stitch using the larger needles.
• Standard knit and purl stitches – The foundational building blocks of the Moss stitch pattern and any ribbing or edging details.

Materials and Yarn

The Provincetown Hoodie is designed specifically for Tahki Yarns Hatteras, a chunky weight yarn made from 100% organic cotton. Each ball contains 100 grams and approximately 109 yards. The sample shown uses color #13 Straw, a warm, natural tone that complements the relaxed, coastal aesthetic suggested by the pattern's name. Depending on size, the pattern calls for 7 to 12 balls of Hatteras.

The organic cotton composition makes this hoodie a breathable, natural-fiber option well suited to transitional weather — lighter than wool but with enough body to hold the Moss stitch texture beautifully. Chunky weight yarn also means the project works up relatively quickly, adding to its appeal for beginner knitters.

Needles and Notions

• Two size 10½ (6.5mm) circular needles – one 16 inches (40