Honey Lake Pullover - Jumper Knitting Pattern for Women in Tahki Yarns Aurora

Honey Lake Pullover – Knitting Pattern Summary

The Honey Lake Pullover is a women's pullover sweater knitting pattern designed by Rosemary Drysdale and published by Tahki Stacy Charles. Worked in a classic, relaxed silhouette, this pattern is rated Easy and is well-suited to advanced beginner knitters who are ready to explore seamed garment construction and simple textured stitch patterns. It is available as a downloadable PDF and uses Tahki Yarns AURORA, a beautiful worsted-weight yarn.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces a women's pullover sweater (also called a jumper) in five sizes: Small, Medium, Large, 1X, and 2X. The finished bust measurements range from 35½ inches (90 cm) to 52 inches (132 cm), and the finished length ranges from 21 inches (53.5 cm) to 25 inches (63.5 cm), making it a versatile fit across a wide range of body types. The design features a neckband finished with a short circular needle, giving it a neat, polished look at the collar.

Techniques Used

• Worked flat: The pieces of this pullover are knitted flat, meaning each section — front, back, and any additional pieces — is worked back and forth in rows rather than in the round.
• Seamed construction: Once all flat pieces are complete, they are joined together using seaming techniques. This traditional approach gives the finished garment structure and durability, and is a great skill-building exercise for knitters moving beyond simple projects.
• Neck shaping: The front piece includes neck and shoulder shaping, worked by placing a set of center stitches on hold and then working each shoulder separately to create a smooth, fitted neckline.
• Neckband finishing: A neckband is picked up and worked in the round using a 16-inch circular needle, a common technique for finishing crew or round necklines neatly.
• Gauge swatching: The pattern strongly emphasizes checking gauge before beginning, as the stitch pattern is slightly stretched when measured — an important detail for achieving the correct finished dimensions.

Stitches Used

• Farrow Rib: This is the primary stitch pattern used throughout the body of the pullover. Farrow Rib is a classic textured knit-purl combination that creates a subtle, attractive ribbed fabric with excellent drape and a slight stretch. The gauge for this pattern is 23½ stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in Farrow Rib, measured slightly stretched — an important nuance to keep in mind when swatching.
• K1, P1 Rib (odd number of stitches): A standard single ribbing stitch is also referenced in the pattern stitches section, commonly used for cuffs, hems, and neckbands to create a neat, elastic edge.
• Stitch marker placement: The pattern makes use of stitch markers to denote key points such as the center stitches for neck shaping, helping knitters track their work accurately.

Materials

• Yarn: Tahki Yarns AURORA — a worsted-weight yarn composed of 70% superwash merino wool and 30% nylon. Each ball contains 100g / 3.5oz and 261 yards (239 meters). The pattern calls for 4 (5, 6, 6, 7) balls depending on size, in color #4321 Sunset Glow. The superwash treatment makes the finished garment easy to care for, while the nylon content adds durability and stitch definition. The merino base ensures a soft, comfortable fabric against the skin.
• Needles: US size 7 (4.5mm) straight or preferred flat-knitting needles for the main body pieces, plus a US size 7 (4.5mm) circular needle, 16 inches (40 cm) long, specifically for working the neckband. Knitters are advised to use whatever needle