Eeva Sweater in Novita Nalle - Downloadable PDF

Eeva Sweater in Novita Nalle – Knitting Pattern Summary

The Eeva Sweater is a beautifully structured, classically styled pullover sweater designed by Sari Nordlund and knitted in Novita Nalle yarn. This downloadable PDF pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty, making it an excellent project for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping techniques and are ready to explore simple textured stitch patterns. The sweater is worked flat in separate pieces — back, front, and sleeves — and then seamed together, following a traditional construction method that gives the finished garment a clean, polished structure.

Design Overview

The Eeva Sweater features a relaxed, wearable silhouette with a defined body, set-in sleeves, and a neat neckline finish. The surface of the sweater is enriched by a repeating textured stitch pattern worked from a chart, adding visual interest and depth without overwhelming complexity. The combination of a smooth stockinette base and the charted textured sections gives the sweater a refined, handcrafted appearance that suits a wide range of styles. The neckline is shaped differently on the front and back, with the front featuring a more pronounced scoop that is carefully decreased and finished with a ribbed neckband worked on a circular needle.

Sizes and Dimensions

The pattern is written to accommodate six sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, and XXL. The finished measurements are generously detailed:

• Body circumference: 94(102)110(118)126(134) cm / 37(40¼)43¼(46½)49½(52¾) in
• Length: 52(54)56(58)60(62) cm / 20½(21¼)22(22¾)23½(24½) in
• Inner sleeve length: 46(47)48(49)49(50) cm / 18(18½)19(19¼)19¼(19¾) in

These dimensions make the Eeva Sweater a versatile wardrobe piece, with enough ease across the size range to suit a variety of body types and preferred fits.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for Novita Nalle yarn in the colourway (061) Linen. Novita Nalle is a DK weight yarn, known for its soft, approachable texture and excellent stitch definition — qualities that make it particularly well-suited to textured knitting patterns like the one featured in this sweater. The yarn requirement varies by size:

• Yarn needed: 350(400)450(500)550(600) g of Novita Nalle in (061) Linen

In addition to the yarn, the following supplies are required:

• Novita 3½ mm needles (UK 9½ / US 4) — used for the ribbing and hem sections
• Novita 4 mm needles (UK 8 / US 6) — used for the main body and textured pattern sections
• Novita 3½ mm circular needle, 40 cm / 16 in — used for finishing the neckband
• Knitters are advised to use the needle size needed to achieve the correct gauge

Stitch Patterns and Techniques

The Eeva Sweater makes use of several stitch patterns, each serving a specific structural or decorative purpose:

• Stockinette stitch: The foundation stitch of the sweater. Right side rows are knitted and wrong side rows are purled. This creates the smooth, classic fabric that forms the base of the garment and the hem turn.
• Ribbing (*k1, p1*): Used at the hem and neckband. On wrong side rows, knit stitches are knitted and purl stitches are purled to maintain the rib structure. Ribbing provides natural elasticity at the edges, helping the sweater hold its shape at the cuffs, hem, and neckline.
• Textured chart pattern: A repeating 8-row, 6-