Sweater Weather Ready: Knitting the Minecrafty Pullover

The Minecrafty Pullover design by SweaterFreak is a true showstopper. Knit with SweetGeorgia Merino Worsted held together with SweetGeorgia Silk Mist, this sweater radiates warmth and coziness. Hand-dyed yarns blend beautifully, creating a soft, heathered look that perfectly complements the striking colourwork yoke. The result is a plush fabric with a gentle halo. Whether you’re heading out for a crisp autumn walk or curling up indoors, this pullover is designed to keep you comfortable and stylish, all while showcasing the artistry of hand-dyed yarns in every stitch.

Minecrafty Pullover sweater knit in SweetGeorgia hand-dyed yarn
Minecrafty Pullover sweater knit in SweetGeorgia hand-dyed yarn

KNITTING THE MINECRAFTY PULLOVER

Part of a collection of samples we knit for h+h Americas 2025, the Minecrafty Pullover, designed by SweaterFreak, is a cozy, soft dream. Knit to showcase our hand-dyed yarns in action, we fell in love with the fun colourwork yoke design in this sweater. The pairing of SweetGeorgia Merino Worsted and SweetGeorgia Silk Mist were knit at an aran gauge for a quick-to-knit project. The resulting sweater is warm and beautiful, ready for any cold-weather outing or for staying perfectly toasty indoors.

Kindly knit by sample knitter Denise Parks, the Minecrafty Pullover is knit top-down starting at the neckband. Choose your own favourite colourway pairings for your own project and make the sweater uniquely yours.

Minecrafty Pullover sweater knit in SweetGeorgia hand-dyed yarn
Colourwork yoke of the Minecrafty sweater design

Double-Stranded Knitting

We enjoyed creating a number of double-stranded knitting samples in the collection of pieces we brought with us to the h+h Americas show. Holding two strands of yarn together when knitting is a fun way to play with colour and texture in your knits. Select either a high contrast colour pairing for a strong, marled colour effect. Or look to similar hues that will provide a subtle contrast, instead highlighting the difference of texture. This is achieved with the pairing of the smooth Merino Worsted yarn with the soft halo of Silk Mist.

Minecrafty Pullover sweater knit in SweetGeorgia hand-dyed yarn
The sunlight highlights the gentle halo of SweetGeorgia Silk Mist

For further help with choosing colourways, Felicia explores this technique in her double-stranded knitting vlog episode. In the video, she demonstrates how hue and contrast can dramatically change the overall look. In addition to the video, Felicia created a helpful Colour Mixing Guide for you to download with nearly 50 double-stranded colour combinations.

Planning to knit your own Minecrafty Pullover? We would love to see what colours you choose! Let us know in the comments or share your projects with us over at the SweetGeorgia Community. We love hearing how designs and hand-dyed colours inspire your knitting plans!

Minecrafty Pullover sweater knit in SweetGeorgia hand-dyed yarn
A fun, stylish and supremely cozy project, enjoy creating your own Minecrafty Pullover

EXPLORE SWEATER KNITTING AT THE SCHOOL

Expand your skills and explore the world of sweater knitting at the School! There, we have a number of online videos to help you each step of the way. From Mastering Gauge and Knit Your First Sweater taught by Tabetha Hedrick, to Fundamentals to Finishing Knits with Holli Yeoh.

Explore our online courses and community of fibre arts makers at the School of SweetGeorgia! Use the code: EXPLORETHESCHOOL to save 15% on an All-Access monthly membership!

Minecrafty Pullover sweater knit in SweetGeorgia hand-dyed yarn
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Cozy Colourwork in the Minecrafty Pullover

The Minecrafty Pullover by SweaterFreak is both beautiful and warm. With a fun colourwork yoke knit in super soft yarn, this is truly the coziest of sweaters.
Craft Knitting
Maker Denise Parks
Designer SweaterFreak
Skill Level Intermediate

Equipment

Materials

Instructions

  • Download a copy of the Minecrafty Pullover pattern from SweaterFreak on Ravelry.
  • Once your gauge is determined, cast on the required number of stitches for your size, holding both yarn strands together, and join to knit in the round making sure that the cast-on edge is not twisted. Place a marker for the beginning of the round and follow the instructions for knitting the neck edge.
  • Work the yoke increases and design instructions as listed in the pattern.
  • Divide the stitches into sleeves and body, while at the same time casting on new stitches at each underarm as instructed.
  • Work in the pattern stitch until the sweater measures reaches the desired length. Work rib hem and bind off in established rib pattern.
  • Follow the sleeve instructions. Repeat for the second sleeve.
  • Complete the neck edge of the pattern, if not completed earlier in the pattern.
  • Weave in ends and wet block sweater to finished measurements. Enjoy!

Notes

Regarding the yardage listed for this project, Denise followed the size 4 directions. 
About the pattern from the designer, SweaterFreak:
This sweater is worked top down yoke in Aran gauge (so you knit it fast!) with modern easy colorwork that defies trends. I really love minimalist clothes with just the right amount of pizzazz and it’s important to me that if I spend time making something, I actually wear it for years to come:) The sweater has a standard fit and a slightly a-line shaping for a flattering touch:)
The sweater is worked top down in the round so you can try it on as you work on it to ensure a good fit.
 

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