Neige Pullover in Adriafil Floppy - Downloadable PDF

Neige Pullover in Adriafil Floppy – Free Knitting Pattern Summary

The Neige Pullover is a classic, elegant knitted sweater designed for a clean, wintry aesthetic. The name Neige — French for "snow" — perfectly reflects the design's intended colourway and mood. This is a free downloadable PDF pattern worked in Adriafil Floppy, a DK-weight yarn, and is suitable for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping, multiple stitch patterns, and garment construction. The finished pullover features a shaped silhouette with waist shaping, armhole shaping, and structured ribbed edgings, making it a rewarding intermediate-level project.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a knitted pullover sweater worked in separate pieces — back, front, and sleeves — which are then seamed together. The design includes subtle side shaping that nips in at the waist and then widens back out toward the underarm, giving the garment a flattering, fitted silhouette. The pattern is written to accommodate three sizes: 40, 42, and 44, with instructions given for each size throughout.

Yarn and Materials

• Yarn: Adriafil Floppy in white, shade number 80
• Yarn Weight: DK
• Quantity Required: 200g of Adriafil Floppy
• Needles: 3.5mm (no. 3½) and 4mm (no. 4) knitting needles
• Additional Tools: A tapestry needle with a rounded tip for seaming and finishing

Adriafil Floppy is a soft, lightweight DK yarn that drapes beautifully and is well suited to garments with clean stitch definition. Its smooth texture allows the textural contrast between the stitch patterns used in this design to read clearly, particularly the raised rib detailing.

Tension and Gauge

The stated tension for this pattern is 21 stitches and 27 rows to 10cm × 10cm, measured over stocking stitch using 4mm needles. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for the finished pullover to match the intended sizing, so knitters are encouraged to work a swatch before casting on the main pieces.

Stitches and Techniques Used

This pattern makes use of several distinct stitch patterns, each contributing to the texture and structure of the finished garment. Knitters will work across four different stitch types:

Elastic Rib

Used at the cast-on edges to provide a neat, stretchy border. This rib gives the hems and cuffs a clean finish while maintaining elasticity for ease of wear.

Rib Stitch 2/2

A classic two-by-two rib, alternating two knit stitches with two purl stitches. This is used in the lower edging section alongside the elastic rib to create a structured, tidy border approximately 1cm in depth before transitioning into the main body fabric.

Stocking Stitch (Stock Stitch)

The primary fabric of the pullover is worked in stocking stitch — knit on right-side rows, purl on wrong-side rows. This smooth, flat fabric forms the body and sleeves of the garment and provides an ideal backdrop for the raised rib detailing. All shaping, including the waist decreases and increases and the armhole bind-offs, is worked within this stocking stitch fabric.

Raised Rib

The most technically distinctive stitch in this pattern, the raised rib is worked over an even number of stitches across three rows. It involves a double stitch technique where the right-hand needle is inserted into the stitch corresponding to the next stitch but in the row below, and a knit stitch is worked from that position. This creates a raised, textural ribbed effect that adds visual interest and dimension to the fabric. The raised rib is repeated from Row 2 onward, giving the stitch pattern its characteristic relief texture.

Construction and Shaping