Knit your new favorite sweater!

The Pop Top Pullover is a simple, top-down sweater worked in soft, washable Baa Baa Bulky merino wool. Designed by Heather Walpole, this cozy pullover knits up quickly on large needles, making it perfect for your first sweater or a fast weekend project.

It features a relaxed fit, gentle shaping, and a flattering neckline — everything you want in a classic hand-knit you’ll actually wear.

💗 This is one of Heather’s favorite designs she’s ever created — a true gift from her knitting heart to yours.

Pattern details:

• Yarn: Ewe Ewe Yarns Baa Baa Bulky (100% superwash merino wool)

• Needles: US 11 (8 mm) circular needles in various lengths 

• Sizes: 32-57" bust circumference

• Gauge: 12 sts = 4” in stockinette

• Skill Level: Intermediate

• Format: Digital PDF download

✨ Choose your favorite shade of Baa Baa Bulky — from bright Sunshine to cozy Mocha — and cast on your new go-to sweater!

Knit this sweater in your favorite pop of color using Baa Baa Bulky merino yarn from Ewe Ewe and create a sweater you can wear over and over again!

See yarn and needle requirements below. 

Here are the specs:

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)6, 7, 8, 9: 34 (36.5, 38, 41.5, 44.5)48.5, 51, 55, 59” / 86.5 (92.5, 96.5, 105.5, 113)123, 129.5, 139.5, 150 cm bust circumference

To fit actual bust circumference: 32 (34, 36, 39, 42)46, 49, 53, 57” / 81.5 (86.5, 91.5, 99, 107)117, 124.5, 135.5, 145 cm

To be worn with approximately 2-3” / 5-7.5 cm positive ease. 

See full schematic of finished garment sizes on Page 6. 

Yarn: Ewe Ewe Yarns, Baa Baa Bulky, 132 yards, 100g, 100% merino wool superwash, bulky #5 
5 (5, 6, 6, 7)[8, 8, 9, 10] skeins (43 Citrus Pop)

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Needles:

• US 11 (8 mm) 16” / 40 cm circular needle for Collar 
• US 11 (8 mm) set of DPNs for Sleeves (or other preferred method of small circumference knitting) 
• US 11 (8 mm) 32” / 80 cm circular needle for Body (or length preferred for comfort)

Supplies: Ring stitch markers (4, one distinct from the others), row counter, tapestry needle, smooth waste yarn

Gauge: 12 sts and 18 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette stitch knit in the round, taken after blocking

Notes: This raglan sweater is knit from the top-down, seamlessly. The collar is the same circumference for all sizes; shaping begins once the seed stitch raglan panels are established.

Note that any additional length added to the body or sleeves will require extra yarn. 

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