Product Description
This pattern is a reminder to me: Kia mau ki te Tūmanako, te whakapono me te aroha. (Hold fast to hope, faith, and love).
The Tūmanako Pullover is a raglan garment, worked top-down, with a stripe of cable-stitches down the middle of each section. The first 15 rows are knit flat, before joining the fronts together and working the rest of the piece in the round downwards. The original piece was designed to be crop-top length with 3⁄4 sleeves, but instructions are included on how to adjust the length of the body if you wish to make it longer or shorter. Due to the placement of the cable-stitch patterns, it is quite simple to add in any other modifications that you like, such as waist shaping and bust darts.
The pattern contains written and charted instructions. Upon download, you will receive THREE files. Select the file that contains your size.
Sample shown is in size 4/6, with 4 in./10 cm of positive ease on the model
Tūmanako Pullover by Francoise Danoy
What is Being Made
The Tūmanako Pullover is a top-down seamless raglan pullover designed for sizes 0/2 through 32/34, fitting chest sizes from 30 inches (75 cm) to 62 inches (155 cm). This knitted sweater features decorative cable stitches as a central design element and is constructed with 4 inches (10 cm) of positive ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit.
Construction Technique
This pullover uses the top-down seamless raglan construction method, a popular approach in modern knitting that allows knitters to work from the neckline downward in the round. This technique eliminates the need for seaming and provides flexibility for fitting adjustments as you work. The seamless construction creates a smooth, continuous garment with minimal finishing required.
Stitches Used
The pattern incorporates cable stitches as the primary decorative stitch work. The body is worked primarily in stockinette stitch (St. st), which creates the smooth, classic knit fabric base. The combination of cables against stockinette stitch provides visual interest and texture while maintaining the wearability of the finished garment.
Yarn and Materials
- Yarn: Salt River Mills Suri Textures in DK weight (3-ply), colorway Soft Horizon. Composition is 75% Suri and 25% High Luster Wool, providing a luxurious blend with excellent drape and sheen. Each 100-gram skein yields 200 yards (183 meters), and approximately 5 skeins are required to complete the pullover.
- Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needle measuring 32 inches (80 cm) for the main body, paired with double-pointed needles or magic loop needle for working the sleeves in the round. US 5 (3.75 mm) needles, approximately 2 sizes smaller, are used for the hem ribbing to create a snug, elastic edge.
- Notions: Stitch markers for tracking raglan increases and pattern repeats, waste yarn or stitch holders for securing stitches, and a darning or tapestry needle for weaving in ends and any finishing details.
Gauge and Sizing
The pattern specifies a gauge of 18 stitches and 28 rounds over 4 inches (10 cm) when worked in stockinette stitch with US 7 needles in the round and after blocking. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for proper fit. The pullover is available in 10 size options with a consistent 4-inch positive ease, allowing knitters to choose a size based on their desired finished measurements.
Difficulty Level
Rated as intermediate difficulty, the Tūmanako Pullover is suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are comfortable working in the round, managing increases for raglan shaping, and executing cable stitch techniques. The top-down seamless construction and cable work require attention to pattern detail and stitch count management.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Pages: | 58 |
| Designer: | Francoise Danoy |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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