Nelly Pullover in Adriafil Uno A Ritorto 5 and Roller - Downloadable PDF

Nelly Pullover Knitting Pattern by Adriafil – Free Downloadable PDF

The Nelly Pullover is a beautifully textured knitted sweater pattern from Adriafil Yarns, available as a free downloadable PDF. This design combines two contrasting yarns held together to create a rich, dimensional fabric, making it a rewarding project for knitters who enjoy working with cables and decorative stitch patterns. The pattern covers three sizes — 40, 42, and 44 — and includes instructions for the back, front, and sleeves.

What Is Being Made

The Nelly Pullover is a classic fitted jumper featuring shaped armholes, set-in sleeves, and a defined neckline. The garment is worked in separate pieces — back, front, and two sleeves — which are then seamed together using a tapestry needle. The front panel is distinguished from the back by the inclusion of a nut pattern arranged according to a chart, adding visual interest and a handcrafted quality to the finished sweater.

Yarns and Materials

This pattern is specifically designed to be knitted using two strands of Adriafil yarn held together simultaneously throughout the entire project — one strand of Adriafil Roller in Turquoise No. 63 (a chunky-weight yarn) and one strand of Adriafil Uno A Ritorto 5 in Yellow No. 07 (a 4-ply yarn). Holding these two very different weights together creates a unique blended texture and a striking colour combination of turquoise and yellow.

• Adriafil Roller Turquoise No. 63: 750 g required
• Adriafil Uno A Ritorto 5 Yellow No. 07: 150 g required
• Needles: Size No. 7, including a cable needle No. 7 for working the cable stitches
• Tapestry needle for seaming the finished pieces

Tension and Gauge

The pattern specifies a gauge of 10 x 10 cm worked on No. 7 needles with both yarns held together. Achieving the correct tension is important for ensuring the finished pullover matches the intended sizing across all three size options.

Stitches Used

The Nelly Pullover uses a combination of three distinct stitch patterns, each contributing to the textured, structured appearance of the finished garment:

• Purl Stitch: Used as the background fabric throughout the body and sleeves, creating a smooth, reverse stocking stitch surface that allows the cable and nut patterns to stand out in relief.
• Cable Stitch over 8 stitches: A classic four-over-four cable worked over 8 stitches. Rows 1 and 3 are knitted, all even rows are purled, and on Row 5 the cable cross is executed by placing 4 stitches on the cable needle in front of the work, knitting the next 4 stitches, and then knitting the held stitches. This creates the characteristic twisted rope appearance associated with traditional cable knitting.
• Nut Pattern over 1 stitch: A bobble-style stitch worked into a single stitch. The knitter works k1, p1 twice into the same stitch, then turns the work and knits 3, turns and purls 3, turns and knits 3, turns and purls 3 together — creating a small, rounded bobble or nut. This decorative element is featured on the front of the pullover, arranged according to the provided chart.

Techniques Used

Knitters working on the Nelly Pullover will practise and apply a range of techniques throughout the construction process:

• Holding two yarns together: Combining a chunky yarn (Roller) and a 4-ply yarn (Uno A Ritorto 5) as a single working strand is a technique that produces a fabric with unique weight, texture, and colour blending not achievable with a single yarn alone.
• Cable knitting: Using a cable needle to hold stitches temporarily while crossing them creates the twisted