Eve Sweater in Adriafil Knitcol - Downloadable PDF

Eve Sweater in Adriafil Knitcol – Knitting Pattern Summary

The Eve Sweater is a beautifully textured pullover designed by Adriafil and worked entirely in Moss stitch. This pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is rated as a beginner level project, making it an excellent choice for knitters who are building confidence beyond basic stockinette while still working with a straightforward, rhythmic stitch pattern. The sweater is sized to fit S, M, L, and XL, offering a versatile range for a wide variety of knitters.

What Is Being Made

The Eve Pullover is a casual, wearable sweater featuring a distinctive shaped lower edge that adds visual interest and a modern silhouette. Rather than a simple straight hem, the lower edge is constructed in two mirrored rounds, each shaped with carefully placed increases to create a curved or scalloped effect. This design detail sets the Eve Sweater apart from more basic beginner pullovers and gives the finished garment a polished, intentional look.

Techniques Used

• Shaped lower edge construction: The front of the sweater begins with a uniquely structured lower hem. The first round of the lower edge is worked by casting on 5 stitches, then increasing 7 times by 2 stitches at the end of right-side rows, followed by 4 increases of 1 stitch. These shaped stitches are placed on a stitch holder while the second round is worked as a mirror image of the first.
• Joining and continuing in Moss stitch: Once both rounds of the lower edge are complete, the first round's stitches are placed back onto the needle, additional stitches are cast on between them (58, 66, 74, or 82 stitches depending on size), and all stitches are worked together in Moss stitch until the body reaches the required length.
• Stitch holder usage: Stitches are transferred to and from a stitch holder as part of the lower edge shaping, a technique commonly used to hold live stitches temporarily while other sections are worked.
• Crochet hook finishing: A size 4 mm crochet hook is included in the materials list, indicating that crochet is used at some stage for finishing, seaming, or edging details.

Stitches Used

• Moss Stitch (Seed Stitch): The entire body of the Eve Sweater is worked in Moss stitch, a classic knitting stitch created by alternating knit and purl stitches in a specific offset pattern. Moss stitch produces a beautifully textured, slightly raised fabric that lies flat without curling, making it ideal for garment construction. It is reversible and adds a tactile, handcrafted quality to the finished piece. The tension (gauge) for this pattern is 20 stitches and 29 rows in Moss stitch = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches).

Materials Required

Yarn

The pattern calls for Adriafil Knitcol in shade 73, a DK weight yarn. The quantity required varies by size: 11 balls (S), 12 balls (M), 12 balls (L), or 13 balls (XL). Adriafil Knitcol is a self-striping yarn known for its vibrant, multicoloured sequences, which means the Eve Sweater will develop rich, organic colour transitions throughout the fabric without any additional colour-changing techniques required by the knitter. This makes it particularly appealing for beginners who want a visually dynamic result with minimal complexity.

Needles and Hook

• Size 4 mm knitting needles (US size 6 / UK size 8) for the main body of the sweater
• Size 4 mm crochet hook (US G6 / UK size 8) for finishing details

Pattern Format and Designer

This pattern is published by Adriafil,