Alagna Maxi Pullover in Adriafil Boccolo - Downloadable PDF

Alagna Maxi Pullover in Adriafil Boccolo – Free Knitting & Crochet Pattern (Downloadable PDF)

The Alagna Maxi Pullover is a stylish, oversized pullover sweater designed for a relaxed, fashion-forward silhouette. This free downloadable PDF pattern is published by Adriafil Yarns and is worked using a combination of knitting and crochet techniques, making it a wonderfully versatile project for crafters who enjoy working with both crafts. The finished garment is sized for a size 42 and is constructed in Adriafil Boccolo yarn, a distinctive textured yarn that adds visual interest and warmth to the finished piece.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Adriafil Boccolo in grey, shade no. 49 – 250 g total
• Knitting needles: size no. 6
• Crochet hook: size no. 5
• Tapestry needle for seaming and finishing

Adriafil Boccolo is a 3-ply weight specialty yarn with a looped or bouclé-style texture, giving the finished fabric a richly tactile, almost fluffy surface. This unique construction means the yarn itself contributes greatly to the visual character of the garment, even in relatively simple stitch patterns. Working with a textured yarn like Boccolo requires some care in keeping track of stitches, but the results are a beautifully cosy and contemporary-looking pullover.

Techniques Used

This pattern is notable for combining both knitting and crochet within a single garment. This dual-craft approach allows different sections of the pullover to have contrasting textures and structures, adding depth and design interest to the finished piece. Knitters who are comfortable with basic crochet, or crochet enthusiasts who also knit, will find this an engaging and rewarding project.

Knitting Techniques

• Knitted stitch – the standard knit stitch, forming the smooth face of stocking stitch fabric
• Purled stitch – the reverse of the knit stitch, used to create texture and structure
• Elastic rib – a ribbing pattern alternating knit and purl stitches, typically used at cuffs, hems, and necklines to create a stretchy, fitted edge that retains its shape

Crochet Techniques

• Chain stitch – the foundational crochet stitch used to create starting chains and to form the mesh spaces within the net stitch pattern
• Double treble (d. tr.) – a tall crochet stitch that creates an open, lacy fabric with good drape; in UK crochet terminology this is a triple treble, while in US terminology it corresponds to a treble or double treble depending on convention
• Net stitch – an openwork lace-style crochet pattern worked over a multiple of 5 stitches plus 2, creating a decorative mesh or lattice effect across the fabric

Net Stitch Pattern Detail

The net stitch is one of the most distinctive elements of this pullover. It is a repeating openwork pattern built from double treble stitches and chain spaces, producing an elegant, airy mesh that contrasts beautifully with the denser knitted sections of the garment. The pattern is worked back and forth in rows, with each row building on the previous to create a consistent diagonal or grid-like lattice of stitches and spaces.

• Row 1 establishes the foundation of the net by placing double treble stitches with 2-chain spaces and skipping 3 stitches between pairs of double trebles, creating the initial open mesh structure.
• Row 2 shifts the position of the double trebles relative to the chain spaces, building the interlocking net effect by working into the double trebles of the previous row and skipping the chain spaces.
• Row 3 returns to the arrangement of Row 1, continuing the alternating pattern that