Alice Mini-Pullover in Adriafil Duo Plus Comfort - Downloadable PDF

Alice Mini-Pullover in Adriafil Duo Plus Comfort – Free Knitting Pattern (Downloadable PDF)

The Alice Mini-Pullover is a classic, wearable knitted pullover designed for a relaxed, everyday fit. This free downloadable PDF pattern from Adriafil produces a cropped or mini-length pullover featuring elegant raglan shaping on both the body and sleeves, a shaped neckline, and decorative crochet trims — making it a satisfying project that combines both knitting and crochet finishing techniques. The pattern is worked in pieces and seamed, making it approachable for knitters with some experience in garment construction.

What Is Being Made

The finished garment is a mini-pullover — a short, over-the-head sweater with long set-in raglan sleeves and a shaped round neckline. The pattern includes instructions for three sizes: 40, 45, and 44. The body is intentionally cropped in length, giving the Alice pullover a modern, fashionable silhouette. Decorative button details and crochet edging add a refined, feminine finish to the garment.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Adriafil Duo Plus in colour no. 80 — 250 grams required. This is an aran weight yarn, offering a comfortable, substantial fabric that works up relatively quickly on medium-to-large needles.
• Knitting needles: 4.5 mm (no. 4½) straight or circular needles
• Crochet hook: 4 mm (no. 4), used for all finishing and trim work
• Notions: 3 buttons in a matching colour, a tapestry needle for seaming

Tension and Gauge

Achieving the correct gauge is essential for a well-fitting garment. The pattern specifies a gauge of 19 stitches and 26 rows over 10 x 10 cm, worked in knit stitch on 4.5 mm needles. Knitters should always work a gauge swatch before beginning and adjust needle size as needed to match this tension.

Knitting Techniques Used

The Alice Mini-Pullover is constructed using straightforward knitting techniques that are well within reach of an intermediate knitter. The main body fabric is worked entirely in knit stitch (also known as garter stitch when worked flat), creating a dense, textured fabric with good drape and warmth.

• Raglan shaping — Both the back, front, and sleeves feature classic raglan armhole and sleeve cap shaping, achieved through regular decreases worked inside 3 stitches from each edge. This internal decrease placement creates a neat, decorative decrease line characteristic of raglan garments.
• Neckline shaping — The front neckline is shaped by binding off centre stitches and then working each side separately, with stepped decreases (3 stitches twice, 2 stitches three times, 1 stitch three times) to create a smooth, rounded neckline curve.
• Side and sleeve increases — Gradual increases are worked at the edges of the back and sleeves at regular row intervals to shape the body and build sleeve width before the raglan shaping begins.
• Cast on and bind off — Standard cast-on and bind-off methods are used throughout.

Crochet Finishing Techniques Used

A 4 mm crochet hook is used extensively in the finishing of this pullover, making basic crochet knowledge a helpful addition to this project. The crochet work serves both structural and decorative purposes:

• Chain stitch (ch) — Used to create the decorative lattice join along the raglan seams
• Single crochet (sc / dc in UK terms) — Used for the neckline trim, worked in two rounds to create a neat, stable edge
• Double crochet (dc) — Used as anchor stitches within the raglan joining technique
• Half treble crochet (htr) — Listed among the pattern stitches for use in the trims and finishing sections

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