Rachele Pullover in Adriafil Benessere and Uno A Ritorto 5 - Downloadable PDF

Rachele Pullover in Adriafil Benessere and Uno A Ritorto 5

What is Being Made

The Rachele Pullover is a classic knitted sweater designed in size 44 with available adjustments for sizes 42 and 46. This pullover combines two complementary Adriafil yarns to create a sophisticated layering piece suitable for everyday wear.

Yarn Materials

This design uses a blend of two distinct Adriafil yarns to achieve its finished aesthetic:

• Adriafil Benessere (primary yarn, colour no. 60): 350 grams total yardage
• Adriafil Uno A Ritorto 5 (accent yarn, cream no. 11): 50 grams total yardage

Both yarns are DK weight (4-ply classification), making them compatible for consistent gauge and fabric drape throughout the garment.

Tools Required

• Knitting needles size 4 (for flat knitting sections)
• Circular knitting needle size 4 (for seamless or in-the-round sections)
• Tapestry needle (for finishing and weaving in ends)

Gauge and Tension

The pattern specifies a gauge of 24 stitches and 32 rows over 10 x 10 centimeters when worked in knit stitch using Benessere yarn on size 4 needles. Achieving this gauge is essential for proper fit across all size options.

Stitches and Techniques Used

The Rachele Pullover employs fundamental knitting stitches and shaping techniques:

• Elastic Rib: Used at the start and finish of the garment for flexible, fitted edges
• K1/P1 Rib Stitch: Applied in the border sections (4 rows) to create structured ribbing
• Knit Stitch: The primary stitch throughout the body of the sweater, creating a smooth stockinette fabric
• Decreasing: Strategic cast-off reductions shape the armholes and shoulders for proper garment construction

Pattern Structure

The pullover is constructed using a traditional flat knitting method with distinct sections:

Back Panel: Cast on 109 stitches (103-115 for size adjustments) and work 8 rows of ribbing (4 rows elastic rib plus 4 rows K1/P1 rib) totaling 1.5 centimeters. Continue in knit stitch until the piece measures 34 centimeters (32-36 cm for size variations) from the ribbed border. Armhole shaping begins with casting off 5 stitches at each end every 2 rows, repeated 9 times (8-10 times for size variations). Shoulder shaping follows, casting off 4 stitches at each end every 2 rows for 3 repetitions.

Design Features

The combination of Benessere and Uno A Ritorto 5 yarns creates visual interest and textural contrast. The ribbed borders provide elasticity and a professional finish, while the knit stitch body offers a classic, versatile appearance suitable for various styling occasions. The pullover's construction allows for comfortable movement and layering capability.