Wave over Wave

Wave over Wave Pullover by TLCrafts and Design

What is Being Made

The Wave over Wave Pullover is an oversized, comfortable knit sweater designed by TLCrafts and Design. This pullover is worked from the bottom up and features 4 inches of positive ease in the body, creating a relaxed, contemporary fit. The open stitch pattern construction helps reduce the natural warmth typically found in sweaters, making it an ideal layering piece for spring and fall seasons when moderate insulation is desired.

Knitting Techniques

This intermediate-level knitting pattern employs several fundamental sweater construction techniques. The garment is worked in the round from the bottom up, a method that minimizes seaming and creates a seamless, professional finish. The pattern uses circular needles for the body and either double-pointed needles or the magic loop method for working the sleeves in the round. The neck finishing is worked on smaller circular needles to create a neat, fitted neckline that contrasts with the oversized body proportions.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Wave over Wave pattern features an openwork stitch design that creates visual interest while maintaining breathability. The open stitch pattern is central to the sweater's design aesthetic and contributes to its suitability for transitional seasons. The specific stitch sequences create a wave-like texture or motif that gives the design its distinctive character.

Yarn and Materials

Yarn: Miss Babs Yowza in DK weight, 100% Superwash Merino Wool, in the Smooch colorway. Each skein contains 227 grams or 8 ounces and yields 512 meters or 560 yards. The pattern requires 2 to 5 skeins depending on size, totaling between 1,120 and 2,800 yards. The yarn band recommends a gauge of 5.25 to 6 stitches per inch when knit on US 5–7 needles, though this classification could align more closely with Light Worsted weight characteristics.

Needles: US 5 (3.75mm) 40-inch circular needles for the body and sleeves, with the option to use double-pointed needles or the magic loop method for sleeve construction. US 4 (3.5mm) 40-inch circular needles are used for the neckband to create a snug, finished edge.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate, making it suitable for knitters with foundational skills in circular knitting, increases, decreases, and basic stitch pattern reading. The combination of in-the-round construction and openwork patterning requires attention to stitch counts and pattern repeats, but the techniques employed are well within the scope of experienced beginner to intermediate knitters.