Shiloh Pullover in Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic - Downloadable PDF

Shiloh Pullover in Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic – Pattern Summary

The Shiloh Pullover is a relaxed, wearable knitted pullover sweater designed by Andi Javori and published as a downloadable PDF pattern by Tahki Stacy Charles. Rated Easy, this project is an excellent choice for beginner to confident-beginner knitters who want to build skills in construction, colorwork through stripes, and simple stitch patterning — all while producing a polished, finished garment. The design is worked in Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic, a 100% mercerized cotton DK-weight yarn, giving the finished sweater a clean drape, subtle sheen, and breathable comfort ideal for warmer seasons or layering.

What Is Being Made

The Shiloh Pullover is a classic pullover sweater available in five sizes: Small, Medium, Large, XL, and 2X. The finished bust measurements range from 40 inches (101.5 cm) for Small up to 52 inches (132 cm) for 2X, and the finished length ranges from 21 inches (53.5 cm) to 27 inches (68.5 cm) depending on size. This generous sizing range makes the pattern accessible and inclusive across a wide range of body types.

The pullover features a distinctive striped colorwork design worked in three coordinating shades of blue, creating a gradient-like, nautical aesthetic. The stripe sections are structured and deliberate, giving the sweater a graphic, modern look while remaining approachable for knitters who are new to working with multiple colors.

Techniques Used

• Bottom-up construction: The sweater is begun at the lower edge and worked upward toward the shoulders, a traditional and intuitive approach that allows knitters to try on the piece as they go and adjust length easily.
• Seamed construction: Pieces are worked flat and then seamed together, meaning the sweater has separate front, back, and sleeve panels that are joined using finishing techniques such as mattress stitch or similar seaming methods. Seamed garments often have excellent structure and durability.
• Worked flat: The main body panels are knitted back and forth in rows on straight needles, making this pattern particularly approachable for knitters who are not yet comfortable with fully circular construction.
• Worked in the round: A 24-inch US 8 (5mm) circular needle is used for the neckband, which is picked up and worked in the round for a neat, seamless finish at the collar.
• Stripes: The pattern incorporates intentional stripe sequences using all three yarn colors — deep indigo (Color A), dark french blue (Color B), and light blue (Color C). Stripes are worked by changing yarn colors at designated rows, and the pattern specifies exactly when to join each color and how to continue the established stripe sequence.

Stitches Used

• Ridge Rib Stitch Pattern: The primary stitch pattern used throughout the sweater, particularly in the striped sections, is a Ridge Rib Stitch. This textured stitch creates a subtle ribbed, ridged surface that adds visual interest and a slight elasticity to the fabric. The gauge for this stitch pattern is 20 stitches and 29 rows = 4 inches (10 cm), and knitters are strongly encouraged to swatch and check gauge before beginning.
• Basic knit and purl combinations form the foundation of the Ridge Rib Stitch, making it accessible to knitters who are comfortable with the fundamental knitting stitches.
• Ribbing is typically used at the neckband and finishing edges, worked in the round on the circular needle for a tidy, professional finish.

Materials Required

Yarn

The pattern calls exclusively for Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic, a DK-weight, 100% mercerized cotton yarn sold in 1.75 oz / 50g skeins with approximately 108 yards (100m) per skein. Three colors are used:

• Color A – #3856 Deep Indigo: 2 (3,