Lakeridge Pullover - Jumper Knitting Pattern for Women in Tahki Yarns Whidbey

Lakeridge Pullover - Women's Knitted Jumper

What is Being Made

The Lakeridge Pullover is an intermediate-level women's knitted sweater designed by Teresa Chorzepa. This pullover is available in four sizes—Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large—with finished bust measurements ranging from 35½ inches to 45½ inches (90 to 115.5 centimeters). The garment features a classic pullover construction with a length of approximately 23 to 24½ inches (58 to 62 centimeters), designed to be worn with 6–8 inches of positive ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs several key knitting techniques to create visual interest and structure. The sweater is worked flat on straight needles, meaning pieces are knitted back and forth in rows rather than in a continuous circle, and then seamed together to form the finished garment. The design also incorporates cable work, a decorative technique that creates twisted, rope-like textures by crossing groups of stitches over one another. Additionally, the pattern uses worked in the round construction for certain sections, allowing for seamless knitting in circular rows. These combined techniques create both structural integrity and aesthetic appeal in the final pullover.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Lakeridge Pullover features specialized cable stitches as its primary decorative element. The pattern includes Cable 3, which spans 30 stitches and creates a complex textured panel. Within this cable work, the pattern employs 2/1 RC (right cross) and 2/1 LC (left cross) cable techniques. The 2/1 RC is executed by slipping one stitch to a cable needle and holding it in back, knitting two stitches, then knitting the stitch from the cable needle. The 2/1 LC is worked by slipping two stitches to a cable needle and holding it in front, knitting one stitch, then knitting the two stitches from the cable needle. The pattern also references 3/3 RC and 3/3 LC crosses, which follow the same principles but with three stitches instead of one or two. The cable pattern repeats every 6 rows, with alternating knit and purl rows creating the textured foundation. The gauge is established at 21½ stitches and 24 rows per 4 inches (10 centimeters) when worked in pattern.

Materials and Yarn

The Lakeridge Pullover is designed to be knitted with Tahki Yarns Whidbey, a premium blended yarn composed of 54% cotton, 23% silk, and 23% polyamide. This fiber blend creates a fabric with natural breathability from the cotton, subtle sheen and drape from the silk, and added durability and elasticity from the polyamide. The yarn is available in color #206 cerulean, a blue-toned shade. Yardage requirements range from 8 balls for the Small size to 11 balls for the Extra Large size, with each ball containing 1.75 ounces (50 grams) and 120 yards (110 meters). This worsted-weight yarn is classified as a medium-weight fiber, making it suitable for creating a fabric with good structure and drape.

Needles and Notions

The pattern calls for US size 8 (5mm) needles in two configurations: straight needles for flat knitting the main garment pieces, and a 16-inch (40-centimeter) circular needle for sections worked in the round. Knitters should select the needle size that allows them to achieve the specified gauge of 21½ stitches and 24 rows per 4 inches. Additional notions required include stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and construction sections, and a yarn needle for weaving in ends and seaming the finished pieces together.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate in difficulty. The cable work and the combination of flat and circular knitting techniques require familiarity with foundational knitting skills, including the ability to read charts, manage multiple stitches on needles, and execute cable crosses accurately. Knitters should be comfortable with gauge checking and have experience with seaming techniques before beginning this project.