Pascal Sweater in Adriafil Knitcol - Downloadable PDF

Pascal Sweater in Adriafil Knitcol – Knitting Pattern Summary

The Pascal Sweater is a stylish pullover knitting pattern designed by Adriafil, worked in the popular Adriafil Knitcol yarn. This intermediate-level project produces a classic, comfortable pullover with a modern construction approach, making it a rewarding knit for those who have moved beyond the basics and are ready to tackle more structured shaping techniques.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a top-down pullover sweater — a seamless jumper constructed from the neckline downward, incorporating a raglan yoke shaping method. The top-down construction is a favourite among knitters because it allows for easy fitting adjustments as the work progresses and eliminates the need for sewing seams at the end. The sweater is available in four sizes: S, M, L, and XL, making it accessible to a wide range of knitters and wearers.

Construction and Techniques

The Pascal Sweater is built using a top-down, seamless raglan construction. This technique begins at the neckline and uses strategic increases to simultaneously shape the body and the sleeves as the knitting grows downward. Stitch markers play a critical role in this design, clearly delineating the raglan lines where increases are placed to create the characteristic diagonal seam lines running from the neck to the underarm.

• Top-down construction: The sweater is begun at the collar and worked downward, allowing the knitter to try on the piece and check the fit before committing to the full length.
• Raglan shaping: Increases are worked at four raglan points, marked with stitch markers, to expand the yoke evenly across the front, back, and two sleeves.
• Sleeve shaping: Once the yoke is complete, the sleeves are worked separately. Decreases are introduced at both edges of the sleeve markers — beginning in the 7th or 2nd row depending on size — and then repeated every 6 rows to taper the sleeve to the cuff. For the XL size, sleeve length is worked to 39 cm from the last raglan increase before transitioning to the cuff ribbing.
• Circular needle usage: A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches in the yoke and body, enabling seamless knitting in the round.
• Finishing with ribbing: Each sleeve concludes with 8 cm of 2x2 Ribbing, which is then bound off in pattern. The same ribbing is used at the cuffs and likely at the hem and neckline, providing a neat, stretchy finish.

Stitches Used

The pattern relies on two fundamental stitch patterns that are well within the reach of an intermediate knitter:

• Stocking Stitch (Stockinette Stitch): The main fabric of the sweater body and sleeves is worked in classic Stocking Stitch — knit on the right side, purl on the wrong side. This creates a smooth, flat fabric that beautifully showcases the colour variation of the Adriafil Knitcol yarn.
• 2x2 Ribbing: The cuffs and finishing edges are worked in 2x2 Ribbing, which alternates two knit stitches with two purl stitches across each row or round. This stitch pattern is naturally elastic, helping the cuffs and hems hug the body comfortably without the need for additional shaping.

Materials Required

The pattern calls for Adriafil Knitcol yarn, a self-striping or variegated DK-weight yarn that creates eye-catching colour sequences without the need for manual colour changes. The yarn is used held double — meaning two strands are worked together throughout — which creates a denser, warmer fabric and results in a tension of 13 stitches and 17 rows to 10 x 10 cm in Stocking Stitch.

• Yarn: Adriafil Knitcol, shade 58
• Quantity: 11 balls (S) / 12 balls (M) /