Woolf Pullover - Jumper Knitting Pattern for Women in Tahki Yarns Classic Superwash

Woolf Pullover - Women's Knitted Jumper Pattern

About This Design

The Woolf Pullover is an intermediate-level knitting pattern designed by Cathy Payson and created for Tahki Yarns. This classic women's jumper features sophisticated cable and moss stitch detailing, offering a timeless pullover silhouette suitable for everyday wear. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and includes six size options ranging from extra-small to 2X-large.

What You'll Create

This pattern produces a fitted pullover sweater with the following finished measurements:

• Bust circumference: 39 inches (XS) to 55 inches (2X), in 3-inch increments
• Length: 21½ inches (XS) to 24½ inches (2X)

The Woolf Pullover is designed as a classic crew-neck jumper suitable for layering or wearing as a standalone piece.

Knitting Techniques Used

This intermediate project employs several key knitting techniques that build skills while creating visual interest:

• Bottom-up construction: The sweater is knitted from the hem upward, allowing you to try on the garment as you progress and adjust length as needed
• Worked flat: Pieces are knitted back and forth on straight needles rather than in the round, making this accessible for knitters who prefer traditional flat knitting methods
• Cable work: The pattern incorporates cable stitches that create textured, dimensional fabric. Cables are formed by crossing groups of stitches over each other using a cable needle
• Seamed construction: Individual pieces are knitted separately and then sewn together using a yarn needle, creating neat, professional-looking seams

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Woolf Pullover combines several stitch techniques to create its distinctive appearance:

• Moss stitch: A fundamental textured stitch created by alternating knit and purl stitches in a checkerboard pattern. Moss stitch provides subtle texture and is used as the base fabric throughout much of the sweater. The pattern specifies a Moss Block pattern with a gauge of 25 stitches and 29 rows over 4 inches
• Moss Diamond Panel: A 19-stitch panel measuring 3 inches wide that combines moss stitch with cable crossings to create a diamond-shaped motif. This decorative panel likely appears on the front or sleeves
• Cable stitches: Abbreviated as BC (back cross) and FC (front cross) in the pattern, these stitches create the characteristic twisted rope texture of cables. The pattern rows show cables integrated with moss stitch and reverse stockinette stitch elements

Materials Required

The Woolf Pullover is designed specifically for Tahki Yarns Classic Superwash, a premium yarn choice that offers practical benefits:

• Yarn: 6 to 9 skeins (depending on size) of Tahki Yarns Classic Superwash, 100% superwash wool, in color #01 Natural. Each skein contains 3.5 ounces and 218 yards of yarn
• Yarn weight: DK (double knitting) weight, a medium-light yarn that creates fabric with good drape and definition for stitch details
• Needles: One pair of size 6 (4mm) needles, or the size needed to achieve the specified gauge
• Additional tools: Cable needle for working cable stitches, stitch holders for holding stitches temporarily, stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats, and a yarn needle for seaming pieces together

Gauge and Fit

Proper gauge is essential for this pattern to achieve the correct finished measurements. The Woolf Pullover specifies two key gauges:

• Moss stitch: 22 stitches and 29 rows over 4 inches
• Moss Block pattern: 25 stitches and 29 rows over 4 inches

The pattern emphasizes taking time to check gauge before beginning, as even small variations can significantly affect the final fit of the completed sweater.

Skill Level

Rated as intermediate