Campiglio Pullover in Adriafil Lana Naturale Inca - Downloadable PDF

Campiglio Pullover in Adriafil Lana Naturale Inca – Free Knitting Pattern (Downloadable PDF)

The Campiglio Pullover is a classic, structured knitted sweater designed for everyday warmth and timeless style. This free downloadable PDF pattern from Adriafil guides knitters through the construction of a cosy pullover worked in Adriafil Lana Naturale Inca yarn, a natural wool celebrated for its rustic character and earthy appeal. The pattern is sized for a 46 (42–44) chest measurement, making it a versatile choice for a range of adult figures.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a pullover sweater — a classic, over-the-head knitted jumper with a ribbed border, shaped armholes, and a front worked in two separate parts. The design balances textural interest with clean, wearable lines, making it well suited to both casual and smart-casual occasions. The substantial ribbed border — spanning a full 15 cm — gives the lower edge excellent structure and stretch recovery, while the main body is worked in a smooth, classic knit stitch for a clean, polished finish.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Adriafil Lana Naturale Inca in shade no. 72 — approximately 550 g required
• Knitting Needles: sizes 3.5 mm (no. 3½) and 4 mm (no. 4)
• Tapestry Needle for seaming and finishing

Adriafil Lana Naturale Inca is a worsted weight natural wool yarn, chosen here for its warmth, stitch definition, and the satisfying drape it lends to structured garments. Natural wool fibres offer breathability and temperature regulation, making this pullover a practical as well as beautiful make.

Tension and Gauge

Achieving the correct tension is essential before casting on. Using 4 mm needles and working in knit stitch, the pattern calls for a gauge of 19 stitches and 26 rows over 10 × 10 cm. Knitters are encouraged to work a tension swatch and adjust needle size as needed to match these measurements, as even small variations can significantly affect the finished dimensions of a garment.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Elastic Rib (start): A short introductory ribbing used at the very beginning of the border to set up the fabric with stretch and elasticity
• K1/P1 Rib Stitch: The primary rib pattern used for the 50-row border section, alternating one knit stitch with one purl stitch across each row to create a neat, stretchy welt
• Knit Stitch (Stocking/Stockinette): The main body of the pullover is worked entirely in knit stitch, producing a smooth, classic fabric with excellent stitch definition — ideal for showcasing the natural texture of Adriafil Lana Naturale Inca
• Armhole Shaping: Decreases are worked inside 3 stitches at each end, reducing by 2 stitches every 4 rows, five times (with size-specific variations), to create a neatly tapered armhole
• Two-Part Front Construction: The front of the pullover is worked in two separate sections, a technique often used to create a centre opening or to manage shaping symmetrically

Construction Overview

The back piece is cast on using 3.5 mm needles with 101 (89–95) stitches, depending on size. The border is worked first — 4 rows of elastic rib followed by 50 rows of k1/p1 rib stitch — before switching to 4 mm needles for the main body in knit stitch. Armhole shaping begins when the body measures 15 (13–14) cm from the border, and the piece is completed when the armhole section reaches 30 (26–28) cm, at which point the