Molly Pullover in Adriafil Mistero - Downloadable PDF

Molly Pullover in Adriafil Mistero – Knitting Pattern Summary

The Molly Pullover is a beautifully textured chunky knit sweater designed by Adriafil, available as a downloadable PDF (Design Reference No. 63). Worked in the brand's signature Adriafil Mistero yarn, this pullover is an ideal project for beginner knitters looking to build confidence while producing a stylish, wearable garment. The pattern is offered in four sizes — S, M, L, and XL — making it accessible to a wide range of knitters.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a classic pullover sweater with a relaxed, cosy silhouette suited to cooler seasons. The design features subtle shaping through increases along the sides, giving the garment a flattering fit without complex construction. The combination of stitch patterns creates gentle surface texture and visual interest across the body of the sweater, making it an engaging knit despite its beginner-friendly rating.

Yarn and Materials

The recommended yarn is Adriafil Mistero, a chunky weight yarn, used with 7 mm (US 10.5 / UK 2) straight knitting needles for the main body sections. A set of four 7 mm double-pointed knitting needles is also required, likely for working the neckline or sleeve details in the round. Depending on size, the pattern calls for 7 to 9 balls of Adriafil Mistero (colourway 57).

Adriafil notes that the pullover can also be knitted using alternative yarns from their range: Adriafil Cortina or Adriafil Asterix, both of which are suitable substitutes at the same weight and gauge.

Tension and Gauge

The required tension is 11 stitches and 22 rows to 10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 inches) worked in the Pattern Stitch. As with all knitting projects, checking tension before beginning is essential. The pattern advises switching needle size if necessary to achieve the correct gauge, which ensures the finished sweater matches the intended measurements across all four sizes.

Stitches and Techniques Used

The Molly Pullover draws on a small but effective selection of stitches that combine to create its distinctive texture:

• Stocking Stitch (Stockinette Stitch): The foundational knitting stitch — knit on the right side, purl on the wrong side — producing a smooth, classic fabric.
• Garter Stitch: Worked by knitting every row on both right and wrong sides, creating a ridged, reversible fabric with natural elasticity. In this pattern, four rows of Garter Stitch form the base of each pattern repeat.
• Pattern Stitch (Lace-effect Repeat): A six-row repeat that combines Garter Stitch rows with a decorative eyelet row. Row 5 introduces a simple lace element: K2tog (knit two together) paired with a YO (yarn over), repeated across the row between edge stitches. Row 6 is a knit row in which the yarn overs from the previous row are knitted through the back loop, securing the eyelets neatly. This six-row sequence is then repeated throughout the garment, building a rhythmic, lightly textured fabric.

Key Techniques

• Casting on — the pattern begins with a cast-on of 54, 58, 60, or 64 stitches depending on size.
• Side shaping via increases — once the back piece measures 20 cm (approximately 7⅞ inches), stitches are increased at both edges: 11 increases, one stitch at each side, every 2 rows. This gradual shaping technique widens the body smoothly without disrupting the stitch pattern.
• Working with double-pointed needles — the inclusion of four double-pointed needles suggests circular knitting for a portion of the construction, keeping seaming minimal and the finish clean.
• Knitting through the back loop (tbl)