Tahoe Pullover - Sweater Knitting Pattern for Women in Tahki Yarns Reno - Downloadable PDF

Tahoe Pullover - Women's Seamless Knit Sweater Pattern

What is Being Made

The Tahoe Pullover is an advanced-level women's knitting pattern designed by Andi Javori for creating a fitted pullover sweater. This pattern is available in five sizes ranging from Small to 2X, with finished bust measurements from 33½ inches (85cm) to 49¼ inches (125cm) and lengths from 21½ inches (54.5cm) to 25¾ inches (65.5cm). The sweater is designed to fit with minimal negative ease of 0–1 inch (0–2.5cm), creating a close, modern fit.

Construction Techniques

The Tahoe Pullover employs several advanced knitting techniques that make it suitable for experienced knitters:

• Top-Down Seamless Construction: This sweater is knitted from the top down in the round, eliminating the need for seaming and creating a seamless garment. This method allows knitters to try on the sweater during construction and adjust length as needed.
• Worked in the Round: The majority of the sweater is worked circularly, which creates a continuous fabric and reduces finishing work.
• Cable Patterning: The sweater features a crossed cable pattern as a primary design element, adding texture and visual interest to the finished piece.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The pattern incorporates multiple stitch techniques to create its finished design. The primary stitch pattern is a Crossed Cable pattern, which is worked at a gauge of 25½ stitches and 29 rounds over 4 inches (10cm) when blocked with the larger needles. The sweater also features 2x2 Rib sections, which are worked at a gauge of 28½ stitches and 29 rounds over 4 inches (10cm) with the larger needles. These ribbed sections provide structure and elasticity, typically used for cuffs, hems, and necklines.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Tahoe Pullover pattern calls for Tahki Yarns Reno, a premium blended yarn in color #6453 sand. This yarn composition includes 45% merino wool, 37% bamboo, 10% yak, and 8% polyamide, creating a yarn with excellent drape, breathability, and durability. Each skein contains 50 grams (1.75 ounces) and yields 110 yards (99 meters). The pattern requires 13 to 20 skeins depending on size, with smaller sizes needing 13 skeins and the largest size requiring 20 skeins.

Needles and Tools Required

This pattern requires multiple needle sizes to achieve proper gauge and construction:

• US size 7 (4.5mm) circular needle, 32 inches (80cm) long for the main fabric
• One set of US size 7 (4.5mm) double-pointed needles for smaller circumferences, such as sleeves
• US size 6 (4.00mm) circular needle, 24 inches (60cm) long for ribbed sections
• Cable needle for working cable stitches
• Stitch markers, including one in a unique color to mark the beginning of each round
• Stitch holders or waste yarn for holding stitches
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Yarn Weight and Difficulty Level

The Tahoe Pullover is worked in worsted-weight yarn, a medium weight that provides good stitch definition for cable patterns while remaining relatively quick to knit. The pattern is rated for experienced knitters due to the combination of seamless top-down construction, cable techniques, and the precision required to achieve proper fit and gauge with multiple stitch patterns.

Pattern Format

This pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF file, allowing knitters to access instructions digitally and print them as needed for reference during the knitting process.