Sutherland Pullover in Adriafil Kid Mohair - Downloadable PDF

Sutherland Pullover Crochet Pattern in Adriafil Kid Mohair – Free Downloadable PDF

The Sutherland Pullover is a beautifully crafted crocheted pullover designed for women, worked in the luxuriously soft Adriafil Kid Mohair yarn. This free downloadable PDF pattern produces a classic, elegant top with a shaped silhouette, featuring waist shaping, armhole shaping, and a carefully constructed neckline. Available in three sizes — 40, 42, and 44 — the Sutherland Pullover is an ideal project for crocheters who are comfortable working with lightweight yarn and want to create a refined, wearable garment.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a pullover sweater worked in two main pieces — a back panel and a front panel — which are then seamed together. The finished garment features subtle waist shaping through decreases along the sides, shaped armholes, and a scooped or divided neckline on the front. The construction is straightforward and well-suited to crocheters who have experience with basic garment shaping techniques.

Yarn and Materials

• Yarn: Adriafil Kid Mohair in aviation blue no. 80 — approximately 250 g required
• Crochet Hook: Size 4.50 mm
• Additional Tools: Tapestry needle for seaming and finishing

Adriafil Kid Mohair is a sport weight yarn known for its delicate, airy halo and exceptional softness, derived from kid mohair fibers. This yarn lends the finished pullover a lightweight, slightly fuzzy texture that adds warmth without bulk — making it an excellent choice for a layered or transitional-season garment. The aviation blue no. 80 colorway gives the Sutherland Pullover a sophisticated, wearable tone suitable for a variety of occasions.

Techniques and Construction

Starting the Pieces

Both the back and front panels begin with a foundation chain. The back starts with a chain of 73 (79–85) stitches plus 1 turning chain, depending on the size being worked. This chain-plus-turn approach is a standard crochet garment technique that sets up the first row cleanly and ensures an even edge at the cast-on.

Fancy Stitch Pattern

The body of the pullover is worked in what the pattern refers to as a fancy stitch. This decorative stitch pattern gives the fabric visual interest and texture beyond a simple single or double crochet, contributing to the garment's refined aesthetic. The exact construction of the fancy stitch is detailed within the full PDF instructions.

Waist Shaping

To create a flattering, fitted silhouette, the pattern incorporates side decreases. On both the back and front panels, 1 stitch is decreased at each end every 8 rows, repeated 5 times. This gradual tapering shapes the waist area without disrupting the stitch pattern, resulting in a gently contoured fit through the body of the sweater.

Armhole Shaping

When the back panel reaches a total length of 54 (56–58) cm, stitches are bound off at each end over 3 stitches to shape the armholes. The front panel follows the same armhole shaping at the same measurement point. This technique creates a clean, structured armhole that allows for neat seaming and a well-fitted shoulder.

Neckline Shaping on the Front

The front panel diverges from the back in its upper section to accommodate neckline shaping. When the front measures 52 (54–56) cm in total length, the center stitch is bound off and the work is divided into two separate sections, each worked independently. Stitches are then decreased toward the center neckline edge as follows:

• Size 40: Decrease 1 stitch every 3 rows, 5 times
• Size 42: Decrease 1 stitch every 2 rows, 6 times