Frisco Pullover in Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic - Downloadable PDF

Frisco Pullover in Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic – Knitting Pattern Summary

About This Pattern

The Frisco Pullover is an easy-rated knitting pattern designed by Teresa Chorzepa and published by Tahki Stacy Charles. It is available as a downloadable PDF and is suitable for beginner to confident beginner knitters looking to build skills in garment construction. The design is a classic pullover sweater worked in a relaxed, wearable silhouette with cheerful two-color stripe detailing.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a pullover sweater worked in six sizes ranging from XSmall through 2XL, with finished bust measurements spanning 33½ to 53½ inches (85.5–136 cm). The finished length ranges from 23½ to 26 inches (59.5–66 cm) depending on size. The garment features a clean, structured shape with armhole shaping and a center neck border, making it a versatile everyday knit.

Construction Techniques

The Frisco Pullover is constructed using a bottom-up, seamed method, meaning each piece — the back and the front — is worked separately from the lower edge upward, then joined with seams for a polished, structured finish. Working flat and seaming is a traditional approach that gives garments excellent shape retention and makes it easy to manage stripe color changes cleanly.

• Bottom-up construction: Knitting begins at the hem and progresses toward the shoulders, allowing easy length adjustments.
• Worked flat: Both the front and back pieces are knitted back and forth in rows rather than in the round.
• Seamed finishing: The completed pieces are sewn together, a technique that adds structure and durability to the finished sweater.
• Stripe patterning: Two colors are alternated to create horizontal stripes, a simple yet striking design element ideal for beginner knitters exploring colorwork without complex techniques.
• Armhole and neck shaping: Stitch markers are used to define the center neck stitches, and bind-off shaping creates the armhole and neckline structure.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch throughout the Frisco Pullover is Stockinette stitch (St st), worked by knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows. Stockinette creates a smooth, flat fabric that showcases the stripe colors beautifully and drapes well in cotton yarn. The gauge for this pattern is 20 stitches and 27 rows to 4 inches (10 cm) in Stockinette stitch.

• Stockinette stitch: The foundation stitch of the entire garment body.
• Bind-off shaping: Used at armholes and neckline to create clean, defined edges.
• Stitch marker placement: Used to track center neck stitches during simultaneous shaping.

Materials – Yarn

The pattern calls for Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic, a 100% mercerized cotton DK weight yarn sold in 1.75 oz / 50 g hanks, each containing 108 yards (100 m). Mercerized cotton has a lustrous sheen, excellent stitch definition, and is breathable and durable — ideal for a casual pullover worn in warmer months or transitional seasons.

• Color A – #3203 Light Milk Chocolate: 8 (9, 11, 12, 13, 14) hanks required depending on size. This is the main body color.
• Color B – #3877 Azure: 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) hanks required depending on size. This accent color creates the stripe detailing.

Materials – Needles and Notions

The pattern recommends US Size 6 (4.00 mm) straight or flat knitting needles, or the size needed to achieve the stated gauge. Additional notions include stitch markers for tracking shaping points and a yarn needle for se