Sandpiper Pullover - Jumper Knitting Pattern For Women in Tahki Yarns Hatteras by Tahki Yarns

Sandpiper Pullover – Knitting Pattern Summary

The Sandpiper Pullover is a women's seamless pullover jumper designed by Susan Mills and published by Tahki Yarns. Knitted in Tahki Yarns Hatteras, a 100% organic cotton chunky-weight yarn, this intermediate-level pattern produces a relaxed, textured sweater with a refined lace panel detail. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is suitable for knitters who are comfortable with top-down, seamless, worked-in-the-round construction and basic lace techniques.

What Is Being Made

The finished garment is a women's pullover jumper worked seamlessly from the top down in the round. It features a classic silhouette with set-in or raglan-style sleeves and a striking lace stitch pattern integrated into the body and sleeves. The sweater is designed to be worn with ease and is shown in size Small. Six sizes are available to suit a wide range of figures.

• Sizes: X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL
• Bust circumference: 33 (37, 41, 45, 49, 53) inches / 84 (94, 104, 114, 124.5, 134.5) cm
• Length: 19¼ (20¾, 21½, 22½, 23, 24) inches / 49 (53, 54.5, 57, 58.5, 61) cm

Construction Techniques

The Sandpiper Pullover is constructed using a seamless, top-down, worked-in-the-round method. This approach eliminates the need for seaming and allows knitters to try on the garment as they work, making fit adjustments straightforward. The sleeves are worked separately before being joined to the body, a technique common in top-down seamless construction that ensures a smooth, professional finish without any sewing.

• Seamless construction – no sewing or seaming required at finishing
• Top-down knitting – begins at the neckline and works downward toward the hem
• Worked in the round – uses circular needles throughout for both body and sleeves
• Shaping increases – M1 (make one) increases are used to shape the sleeves and body
• Blocking – the pattern specifies that gauge is measured after blocking, which is especially important when working with cotton yarn

Stitches Used

The pattern combines simple foundational knitting stitches with a decorative lace repeat that gives the Sandpiper Pullover its distinctive textured character. The lace panel is straightforward enough for an intermediate knitter yet adds visual interest that elevates the finished garment.

• Stockinette stitch – the primary stitch used throughout the body and sleeves; knit on right-side rows, purl on wrong-side rows
• Lace pattern repeat – worked over a four-stitch repeat using yarn overs (yo) and s2kp (slip two stitches together knitwise, knit one, pass slipped stitches over), creating an elegant eyelet and decrease motif
• Yarn over (yo) – creates decorative eyelets within the lace repeat
• S2KP (double decrease) – a centered double decrease that forms the focal point of each lace repeat unit
• M1 (make one) – a lifted increase used during sleeve and body shaping

Materials and Yarn

The Sandpiper Pullover is specifically designed for Tahki Yarns Hatteras, a chunky-weight yarn made from 100% organic cotton. This yarn is breathable, durable, and ideal for spring and summer layering or transitional-season wear. The natural fiber content means the finished pullover will have excellent stitch definition, showcasing the lace pattern beautifully when blocked.

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