Notte Outfit in Adriafil Soffio Plus - Downloadable PDF

Notte Outfit in Adriafil Soffio Plus – Free Knitting PDF Pattern Summary

The Notte Outfit is a sophisticated coordinated set designed for knitters who enjoy combining classic structure with elegant stitch detail. Published by Adriafil and available as a free downloadable PDF, this pattern uses Adriafil Soffio yarn to create a pullover sweater and scarf combination — a cohesive "outfit" that works beautifully together. The design is worked in aviation blue (shade no. 52), giving the finished pieces a rich, deep-toned, wearable quality suited to cooler seasons.

Garments Included in This Pattern

The Notte Pullover

The centrepiece of the Notte Outfit is a classic pullover sweater featuring a refined combination of textural and lace stitch panels. The garment is sized for a 44 (46–48) bust measurement, making it suitable for a range of adult figures. The construction follows traditional flat knitting methods with seamed finishing, making it approachable for intermediate knitters comfortable with reading multi-row stitch repeats.

Materials required for the pullover:

• 250 g of Adriafil Soffio yarn in aviation blue, shade no. 52
• Knitting needles size 4.5 mm (no. 4½)
• A two-tip auxiliary needle (cable needle) for working the cable stitch
• A tapestry needle for seaming and finishing

Adriafil Soffio is an aran weight yarn, offering a substantial gauge that works up relatively quickly while still capturing the fine stitch definition needed for the cable and lace panels featured in this design. Its soft handle makes it well suited to a garment worn close to the body.

Stitches and Techniques Used in the Pullover

The Notte Pullover draws on a varied palette of knitting stitches, each contributing a different textural quality to the finished fabric. Knitters will work with the following pattern stitches:

• K2/P2 Rib Stitch – Used typically at the welts, cuffs, and neckband, this classic two-by-two ribbing creates an elastic, structured edge that frames the garment neatly and helps it retain its shape.
• Knit Stitch (Stocking Stitch) – The smooth knitted fabric provides a clean background against which the cable and lace panels are set off to their best advantage.
• Purl Stitch – Used both as a background element and as a structural detail within the cable and lace panels, the purl stitch adds depth and contrast.
• Cable Stitch – Worked over 6 stitches on a 10-row repeat, this cable involves a rightwise cross on row 5: three stitches are placed on the auxiliary needle at the back of the work, the next three stitches are knitted, and the held stitches are then picked up and knitted. This creates the characteristic twisted rope effect of a classic cable panel. The repeat begins again from row 1 at row 11, giving a regular, rhythmic cable column.
• Lace Stitch – Worked over 14 stitches, this lace panel is more complex and rewards careful row-by-row attention. It uses a combination of k2tog (knit two together), yarn overs (yo), slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over (skpo), and purl stitches to create a delicate, mirrored leaf or chevron lace motif. Even-numbered rows are worked as the stitches present, allowing the lace to build naturally over an 8-row repeat. The lace panel introduces a graceful, airy quality that contrasts beautifully with the solid cable columns.

The combination of cable and lace within the same garment is a hallmark of classic European knitwear design. The cable provides bold, sculptural texture while the lace adds refinement and movement — together they give the Notte Pullover its distinctive character. Knitters should be comfortable with cable needle techniques, yarn