Women's Knitted Sweater in Novita Natura - Downloadable PDF

Women's Knitted Sweater in Novita Natura

What is Being Made

This is a women's knitted sweater designed by Lea Petäjä, available as a downloadable PDF pattern. The sweater features a yoke construction and colorwork pattern, making it an ideal project for intermediate knitters. It is available in five sizes ranging from XS/S through XXL, with finished body circumferences from 90 cm (35½ inches) to 122 cm (48 inches).

Knitting Techniques Used

The sweater employs yoke construction, a top-down knitting method where stitches are cast on at the neckline and increased outward to form the shoulders and body. This technique allows for easy customization of fit and length. The pattern incorporates colorwork, with a repeating pattern worked from a chart beginning at row 18. The design uses a 6-stitch pattern repeat that is repeated 36 to 46 times depending on size. Strategic decreasing occurs at specific rows (row 36 and row 45) to shape the garment, with one stitch decreased on every pattern repeat at these intervals.

Stitches and Construction Details

The pattern is worked in the round using circular needles, which is typical for yoke sweaters. The construction involves working rows 19 through 36, followed by rows 37 through 45 of the colorwork chart. After the decreases on row 36, 180 to 230 stitches remain on the needles depending on size. Following the second set of decreases on row 45, the stitch count is reduced to 144 to 184 stitches. The inner sleeve length ranges from 47 to 50 cm (18½ to 19¾ inches), while the yoke depth measures 60 to 68 cm (23½ to 26¾ inches) from back to front at the midpoint.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Novita Natura in three colors: Off-white (010) in 350 to 550 grams depending on size, Wolf (098) in 100 to 150 grams, and Clay (045) in 100 to 150 grams
• Yarn Weight: Aran weight yarn
• Needles: Circular needles in an appropriate length for working in the round

Pattern Summary

This intermediate-level sweater pattern combines the popular yoke construction method with colorwork elements to create a sophisticated women's garment. The use of Novita Natura yarn in three complementary colors—Off-white as the primary color, with Wolf and Clay as accent colors—creates visual interest through the repeating pattern. The downloadable PDF format provides detailed instructions for multiple sizes, making it accessible to knitters seeking a well-structured project that develops skills in both shaping techniques and colorwork execution.