High Street Pullover

High Street Pullover by Donna Estin Designs

What is Being Made

The High Street Pullover is a women's knitted pullover sweater designed by Donna Estin Designs. This standard-fitting pullover features an asymmetrical design on the body with different patterned sleeves and is finished with a fun, wide cowl neck. The garment is available in six sizes ranging from Women's XS to 2X, with finished bust circumferences from 32 inches (83 cm) to 52 inches (132.5 cm) and lengths from 25.5 inches (64.5 cm) to 29 inches (73.5 cm).

Construction Method

The High Street Pullover is worked in the round from the bottom up, a construction technique that minimizes seaming and creates a seamless garment body. This method allows for efficient knitting and a polished finished product. The pattern is written out in full with accompanying schematics to guide knitters through the construction process.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns Used

The primary stitch pattern featured in this design is the 1x3 Rib, which creates vertical lines and texture throughout the garment. This rib pattern is worked both in the round and flat depending on the section of the sweater being constructed.

• 1x3 Rib (in the round): Worked over a multiple of 4 stitches plus 1, alternating knit 1 and purl 3 stitches in each round
• 1x3 Rib (worked flat): Adapted for flat knitting with right-side and wrong-side rows that create the same vertical rib effect
• Ridge stitch: Referenced in the pattern as an additional textural element

The asymmetrical design on the body and varied patterning on the sleeves create visual interest, with lines that "meet, alter course and lure the eye into a mesmerizing pattern."

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The High Street Pullover is designed to be worked in DK weight yarn, a lightweight yarn category that produces a fabric with good drape and definition for stitch patterns. DK weight is ideal for creating the crisp rib patterns and detailed asymmetrical design featured in this pullover. Knitters will need appropriate needles sized for DK yarn (typically US 4-6 / 3.5-4 mm) to achieve the correct gauge, though specific needle size recommendations should be verified in the complete pattern.

Skill Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle more complex stitch patterns and asymmetrical shaping. The combination of in-the-round construction, multiple stitch patterns, and asymmetrical design elements requires attention to detail and pattern-reading ability.

Pattern Format

The High Street Pullover is available as a downloadable PDF pattern from Donna Estin Designs (SKU 1021). The pattern includes written instructions and schematics to support knitters throughout the project.