Morgana Pullover in Adriafil Zebrino - Downloadable PDF

Morgana Pullover with Snood in Adriafil Zebrino – Pattern Summary

The Morgana Pullover with Snood is a beginner-friendly knitting pattern by Adriafil, available as a downloadable PDF. This pattern produces two coordinating pieces: a classic pullover sweater and a matching snood (a circular cowl-style neckwarmer), making it an ideal project for knitters who want a complete, cohesive cold-weather ensemble. The design is worked in Adriafil Zebrino, a self-striping yarn that creates eye-catching colour transitions without any extra effort from the knitter.

What Is Being Made

This pattern covers two distinct knitted garments:

• A pullover sweater – a relaxed, wearable jumper suitable for everyday use, worked in sizes S, M, L, and XL.
• A snood – a wide, circular cowl worked in the round on a circular needle, designed to complement the pullover and provide extra warmth around the neck.

Together, these two pieces form a stylish, practical set that showcases the natural colour-play of the Adriafil Zebrino yarn beautifully.

Materials Required

Yarn

The primary recommended yarn is Adriafil Zebrino (shade 65), an aran weight yarn celebrated for its bold, self-striping colourways. The pattern specifies 8–10 balls for the pullover (depending on size: 8 balls for S and M, 9 balls for L, and 10 balls for XL) and 3–4 balls for the snood. The pattern notes that Adriafil Knitcol or Adriafil Regina may also be used as alternative yarns, giving knitters some flexibility in their yarn choice while maintaining the same gauge and drape.

Needles

• 4.5 mm (US 7 / UK 7) straight knitting needles – used for the main body of the pullover.
• 4.5 mm (US 7 / UK 7) double-pointed knitting needles – for working smaller circumference sections or finishing details.
• 4.5 mm (US 7 / UK 7) circular knitting needle, available in 40 cm (15¾") or 60 cm (23⅝") lengths – used for the snood, which is worked in the round.

Tension and Gauge

The stated tension for this pattern is 17 stitches and 23 rows over 10 cm × 10 cm (4" × 4") in Stocking stitch using 4.5 mm needles. As with all knitting projects, the pattern strongly advises knitters to check their tension swatch before beginning and to switch needle sizes if necessary to achieve the correct gauge. Achieving accurate tension is especially important for a garment like a pullover, where fit across multiple sizes depends on precise stitch and row counts.

Stitches and Techniques Used

Stocking Stitch

Stocking stitch (also known as stockinette stitch) is the primary stitch used throughout the pullover. It is formed by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side when worked flat, producing a smooth, classic fabric on the right side with a ridged texture on the reverse. This stitch is ideal for showcasing the colour transitions of a self-striping yarn like Adriafil Zebrino.

Garter Stitch

The snood is worked entirely in Garter stitch, which involves knitting every row (or every round when working in the round). Garter stitch creates a dense, textured, reversible fabric with natural elasticity, making it particularly well-suited for a snood that needs to sit comfortably around the neck without curling at the edges. It is also one of the most accessible stitch patterns for beginner knitters, as it requires only the knit stitch.

Working in the Round

The snood is cast on using a circular needle