Sara Pull in Adriafil New Zealand print - Downloadable PDF

Sara Pull in Adriafil New Zealand Print

What is Being Made

The Sara Pull is a knitted sweater designed in a relaxed, contemporary style. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a pullover-style jumper featuring the Adriafil New Zealand print yarn in Printcolour no. 82. The garment is sized at 46 (US 12 / UK XL) and is constructed using a classic pullover silhouette with set-in sleeves and ribbed edgings.

Techniques Used

The Sara Pull employs several fundamental knitting techniques to create its structure and fit. The pattern begins with cast-on work to establish the initial stitches, followed by strategic increases and decreases to shape the garment body and sleeves. The construction involves working elastic ribbing at the cuffs, neckline, and hem to create fitted edges that provide stretch and recovery. Shaping is achieved through increases worked at regular intervals every 6 rows along the sleeve cap and decreases distributed evenly across rows to refine the silhouette. The pattern also incorporates side seam construction with sequential cast-on increases every 2 rows to build the width needed for the pullover's body.

Stitches Used

• Elastic Rib: Used at the start and finish of the garment to create flexible, fitted edges
• Rib Stitch 1/1: A classic alternating knit and purl pattern that provides structure and elasticity in the cuff and collar areas
• Knit Stitch: The primary stitch used throughout the main body of the sweater to create a smooth, classic stockinette texture
• Garter Stitch: Incorporated as a pattern element for textural variation

Materials and Gauge

The Sara Pull requires 600 grams of Adriafil New Zealand print yarn in Printcolour no. 82, an aran-weight yarn that provides excellent stitch definition and drape. Two needle sizes are essential for this pattern: US 3½ (3.5mm) needles for the ribbed sections and US 4 (4mm) needles for the main body knitting. A tapestry needle with a rounded tip is needed for seaming and weaving in ends. The working gauge is 16 stitches and 23 rows over 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) when worked in knit stitch on US 4 needles, ensuring proper fit and fabric drape for the finished garment.