Jacquard Pullover in Adriafil New Zealand - Downloadable PDF

Jacquard Pullover Knitting Pattern in Adriafil New Zealand – Free Downloadable PDF

This free downloadable knitting pattern from Adriafil provides full technical instructions for knitting a jacquard pullover, a classic colourwork sweater featuring decorative patterned panels worked in the round or flat using multiple colours of yarn. The pattern is published as part of Adriafil's Magazine Dritto & Rovescio, a hand knitting pattern collection that pairs detailed written instructions with large reference photographs available on the Adriafil website.

About the Garment

The design is a pullover sweater featuring jacquard colourwork, a technique that creates intricate, repeating motifs by knitting with two or more colours across a row. Jacquard knitting is a traditional craft technique with roots in Fair Isle and Nordic knitting traditions, producing richly patterned fabric that is both decorative and warm. This style of pullover is a popular project for intermediate to advanced knitters looking to develop their colourwork skills.

Yarn and Materials

• Yarn: Adriafil New Zealand, an aran weight yarn from the Adriafil brand
• Weight: Aran – a medium-heavy weight ideal for warm, structured knitwear
• Needles: Knitting needles appropriate for aran weight yarn (refer to the PDF for exact needle size recommendations)
• Format: Free downloadable PDF, available directly from the Adriafil website

A key technical note included in the pattern instructions advises that two balls of yarn should be used simultaneously when working with the fantasy and multicoloured yarns. This is standard practice in jacquard and stranded colourwork knitting, ensuring even tension and consistent colour distribution across the fabric. Working from two balls prevents uneven pooling of colour and helps achieve the best possible results from the yarn's character.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Knit stitch (k1) – the foundational stitch of the fabric
• Purl stitch (p1) – used for reverse stocking stitch sections and ribbing
• Stocking stitch – the primary background fabric of the pullover
• Right diagonal decrease – used for shaping
• Knit through back loop – a twisted stitch technique for neat decreases and texture
• Yarn over / yarnover (yo) – used to create eyelets or increases within the pattern
• Knit 2 together (k2tog) – a standard right-leaning decrease for shaping armholes, neckline, and sleeves
• Slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over (sl1, k1, psso) – a left-leaning decrease used in shaping
• Slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over (sl1, k2tog, psso) – a central double decrease for more pronounced shaping
• Jacquard colourwork – stranded knitting technique using multiple colours per row to form the decorative pattern repeat

Pattern Techniques and Construction

The pullover is constructed using standard flat knitting methods, with shaping worked through a combination of decreases and increases at key points including the armholes, neckline, and sleeve caps. The jacquard motif is worked by carrying yarn across the back of the work (stranding), which is the hallmark of traditional colourwork knitting and creates a double-layered fabric that adds warmth and structure to the finished garment.

The pattern uses a clear symbol key alongside written instructions, making it accessible to knitters who are comfortable reading both chart-based and written knitting directions. The inclusion of large reference photographs from the Adriafil Magazine Dritto & Rovescio collection helps knitters visualise the finished design before and during the knitting process.

Who This Pattern Is For

This pattern is best suited to intermediate and advanced knitters