786 Harkin Pullover - Jumper Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Hatfield

786 Harkin Pullover – Seamless Raglan Pullover Knitting Pattern

What is Being Made

The 786 Harkin Pullover is a women's seamless, bottom-up knitted pullover designed by Kirsten Hipsky. This pullover features decorative wing-shaped eyelets that frame the raglan decreases, creating an elegant visual detail along the yoke. The garment is available in six sizes with finished chest measurements ranging from 36 inches to 60 inches, making it suitable for a variety of body types.

Construction Techniques

This pullover is constructed using two key techniques that define its structure and appeal:

• Bottom-Up Construction: The sweater is knitted from the bottom edge upward, beginning with the yoke and progressing toward the body and sleeves. This approach allows for easy adjustments and fitting as you work.
• Seamless Knitting: The entire garment is worked in the round using circular needles, eliminating the need for seaming. This technique creates a smooth, continuous fabric and reduces finishing work.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

The pattern employs fundamental knitting stitches combined with decorative eyelet details:

• Stockinette Stitch: The primary stitch used throughout the garment, creating a smooth, classic knit fabric with a flat appearance on the right side.
• Yarn Overs (yo): Used to create the decorative wing-shaped eyelets that frame the raglan decreases, adding visual interest and an airy quality to the yoke.
• Knit Two Together (k2tog): Used for the raglan decreases that shape the yoke and establish the sleeve cap shaping.
• Purl Stitches: Used in the initial rounds to create a textured transition at the yoke.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern is designed specifically for Valley Yarns Hatfield, a luxury yarn composed of 100% baby alpaca. The yardage requirements vary by size: 3 skeins for sizes 36–44 inches, 4 skeins for sizes 48–56 inches, and 5 skeins for the largest size 60 inches. Each skein contains 50 grams and 437 yards, providing a total yardage range of approximately 1,311 to 2,185 yards depending on the finished size.

Needles and Tools

The pattern requires US size 8 (5.00mm) circular needles in both 16-inch and 32-inch lengths, plus double-pointed needles of the same size for working smaller circumferences. Knitters should adjust needle size as needed to achieve the correct gauge. Additional materials include 4 stitch markers to denote pattern sections and scrap yarn to serve as stitch holders for later finishing.

Gauge and Fit

The pattern is worked to a gauge of 5 stitches and 7 rows per 1 inch in stockinette stitch. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for proper fit, as the garment's finished measurements depend on maintaining this tension throughout the knitting process.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as advanced beginner, making it suitable for knitters who have mastered basic techniques such as casting on, knitting in the round, and simple decreases, but who are ready to tackle more complex shaping and decorative elements. The seamless, bottom-up construction and eyelet details provide an engaging challenge without requiring expert-level skills.