Dorado Pullover in Adriafil Sinergia - Downloadable PDF

Dorado Pullover in Adriafil Sinergia

What is Being Made

The Dorado Pullover is a classic knitted sweater designed in size 46 (with smaller sizing options for 42-44). This pullover features a sophisticated construction combining textured stitch work with clean finishing, creating a versatile garment suitable for various occasions. The design showcases decorasing techniques and structured shaping at the shoulders for a well-fitted silhouette.

Craft and Technique Overview

This is a knitting project that employs fundamental knitting techniques combined with decorative stitch patterning. The construction begins with a garter stitch edge for stability and definition, then transitions into a more elaborate fancy stitch pattern that forms the main body of the garment. The pattern requires understanding of yarn overs, decrease techniques (knit three together), and the ability to work from written row-by-row instructions. Shoulder shaping is achieved through strategic bind-offs worked at regular intervals to create a sloped shoulder line.

Stitches Used

• Garter Stitch: Used for the edge detail, creating a textured, reversible fabric with horizontal ridges
• Knit Stitch: The fundamental stitch forming the base of the fabric
• Purl Stitch: Used in alternating rows to create texture and definition
• Fancy Stitch: A decorative stitch pattern worked over multiples of 18 plus 2 stitches, incorporating yarn overs for openwork detail and knit three together decreases for shaping within the pattern itself

Materials and Tools

This project requires 550 grams of Adriafil Sinergia yarn in colour 43, an aran-weight yarn that provides excellent stitch definition for both the textured fancy stitch and the structured garter stitch edges. Knitting needles size 6 are used throughout the project to achieve the specified gauge. A tapestry needle is essential for weaving in yarn ends and seaming the finished pieces together.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 13.5 stitches and 18 rows over 10 by 10 centimeters when working the fancy stitch with size 6 needles. Achieving the correct gauge is critical for proper fit and finished dimensions. The pattern provides multiple sizing options with different stitch counts and measurements to accommodate various body sizes.

Construction Details

The back piece begins with casting on 80 stitches (68-74 for smaller sizes) and working 10 rows in garter stitch, which measures approximately 5 centimeters and creates a stable, finished edge. The stitch count is then reduced by 6 stitches evenly distributed across the first row of the fancy stitch section. For larger sizes, edge stitches are maintained in knit stitch rather than incorporated into the decreases. The body continues in the fancy stitch pattern until the total length reaches 49 centimeters (45-47 for smaller sizes). Shoulder shaping is accomplished through a series of bind-offs worked every 2 rows, with varying stitch counts depending on the size being made, creating the characteristic sloped shoulder line of a well-constructed pullover.