710 New Hope Pullover - Sweater Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Goshen

710 New Hope Pullover – Women's A-Line Knit Sweater

What is Being Made

The 710 New Hope Pullover is a women's A-line sweater designed by Nadya Stallings. This pullover features set-in sleeves and is constructed by knitting separate pieces that are then seamed together for a firm, structured garment. The sweater includes a shaped neckline finished with a ribbed neck band. Available in six sizes with finished chest measurements ranging from 33 inches to 53 inches, the pattern is designed to be worn with 1 to 1.5 inches of positive ease for a comfortable, flattering fit.

Knitting Techniques Used

This intermediate-level pattern employs several key knitting techniques to create its distinctive design. Cable stitching forms the primary stitch pattern throughout the garment, creating visual texture and interest. The sweater is knit in pieces, meaning the front, back, and sleeves are worked separately before being joined. Seaming is used to join these pieces together, which provides firmness and structure to the finished garment. Short-row shaping is applied to create the contoured neckline, allowing for a custom fit around the neck area. Armhole shaping is achieved through a combination of bind-offs and decreases worked at strategic points to create properly fitted sleeve caps.

Stitches and Stitch Details

The primary stitch pattern is Cable Stitch, which is worked consistently throughout the body and sleeves of the sweater. The cable stitch creates a textured, three-dimensional surface that adds visual depth and interest to the garment. The neckline is finished with a ribbed neck band, which provides elasticity and helps the neckline maintain its shape. Armhole shaping involves strategic bind-offs at the beginning of rows to remove stitches quickly, followed by decreases worked at the beginning and end of right-side rows to taper the armhole opening gradually for a smooth sleeve cap.

Yarn and Materials

The 710 New Hope Pullover is designed to be knit with Valley Yarns Goshen, a premium blend yarn composed of 48% Peruvian Cotton, 46% Bamboo, and 6% Silk. This fiber combination creates a yarn with natural breathability and subtle sheen. Each skein contains 50 grams and yields 105 yards. The pattern requires 12 to 18 skeins depending on the finished size selected, allowing crafters to choose the appropriate yardage for their desired fit. The pattern shown features the yarn in color 01 White.

Needles and Gauge

The pattern calls for US size 6 (4.00mm) circular needles, or the size needed to achieve the specified gauge. The required gauge is 5.25 stitches and 6 rows per 1 inch when worked in Cable Stitch. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for obtaining the finished chest measurements and overall fit specified in the pattern.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with some experience beyond basic techniques. The intermediate classification reflects the use of cable stitching, set-in sleeve shaping, short-row neckline shaping, and seaming construction methods. Knitters should be comfortable reading pattern instructions, managing multiple decreases and bind-offs, and executing shaping techniques before attempting this project.