Born To Knit Pullover in Novita Nalle - Downloadable PDF

Born To Knit Pullover in Novita Nalle – Pattern Summary

About This Design

The Born To Knit Pullover is a charming, statement-making knitted sweater designed by Sisko Salpakivi for Novita. Available as a free downloadable PDF, this intermediate-level pattern produces a classic pullover silhouette featuring an embroidered slogan — the words "Born to Knit" worked in duplicate stitch across the front chest. The combination of a clean stockinette body with tidy ribbed edges and a personalised typographic detail makes this sweater both wearable and expressive. It is sized to fit a wide range of bodies, from XS through XXL, with finished body circumferences ranging from 76 cm to 120 cm (approximately 30 to 47¼ inches).

Finished Measurements

• Body circumference: 76(84)92(100)110(120) cm / 30(33)36¼(39¼)43¼(47¼) in
• Length: 55(57)59(61)63(65) cm / 21¾(22½)23¼(24)24¾(25½) in
• Inner sleeve length: 44(45)46(47)47(48) cm / 17¼(17¾)18(18½)18½(19) in

Materials Required

The pullover is knitted in Novita Nalle, a DK weight yarn, which is a soft and practical choice well suited to everyday garments. Two colourways are called for:

• Novita Nalle (366) Nettle — the main colour, used for the body and sleeves: 300(350)400(450)500(550) g depending on size
• Novita Nalle (011) White — a small amount used exclusively for embroidering the "Born to Knit" lettering in duplicate stitch

The yarn's DK weight gives the finished fabric a light yet structured drape, making the pullover comfortable across a range of seasons.

Needles

• Novita 3 mm (UK 11 / US 2½) straight or circular needles — used for ribbed sections
• Novita 3½ mm (UK 9½ / US 4) straight or circular needles — used for the main stockinette fabric
• 40 cm (16 in) circular needle in Novita 3½ mm (UK 9½ / US 4) — used specifically for working the neckline edge in the round

As with all patterns, knitters are advised to swatch and adjust needle size as needed to achieve the correct gauge before beginning the project.

Stitch Patterns and Techniques

This pullover uses a small but well-chosen selection of stitch patterns that are approachable for an intermediate knitter:

• Ribbing (flat): Worked as *k2, p2*, repeating across. On wrong-side rows, stitches are worked as they appear — knit over knit, purl over purl. This elastic stitch pattern is used at the cuffs and lower body edges to provide a neat, fitted finish.
• Stockinette stitch: The main fabric of the body and sleeves. Right-side rows are knitted and wrong-side rows are purled, creating the classic smooth, V-stitch surface that shows off the yarn's colour beautifully and provides the ideal ground for the duplicate stitch embroidery.
• Ribbing in the round: Worked as *k1, p1* repeat for the neckline edge, giving a tidy, stretchy collar that sits comfortably around the neck.
• Duplicate stitch embroidery: The signature "Born to Knit" text is embroidered onto the finished sweater using duplicate stitch. This technique involves threading a tapestry needle with the contrast yarn (White) and tracing over existing knitted stitches on the fabric surface, perfectly mimicking the knit stitch structure while adding a second colour. The placement is guided by a chart included in the pattern