Tecna Pullover in Adriafil Snappy Ball - Downloadable PDF

Tecna Pullover in Adriafil Snappy Ball

What Is Being Made

The Tecna Pullover is a colorblock knit sweater designed in three coordinating colors from the Adriafil Snappy Ball yarn collection. This pullover features a contemporary color-blocking approach, combining strawberry red, lime, and denim blue in a single garment. The sweater is available in three sizes: 40, 42, and 44, making it suitable for various body measurements.

Yarn and Materials

This project requires a total of 400 grams of Adriafil Snappy Ball yarn, a DK weight yarn distributed across three colors:

• Strawberry Red (No. 99): 200 grams
• Lime (No. 98): 100 grams
• Denim Blue (No. 97): 100 grams

Additional materials include knitting needles in size 4 and a tapestry needle for finishing and weaving in ends.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

The Tecna Pullover employs several fundamental knitting techniques to create its finished structure. The garment begins and ends with elastic rib, a classic edging technique that provides stretch and a polished finish to the neckline, cuffs, and hem.

The primary stitch used throughout the body of the sweater is the English rib stitch, worked over an uneven number of stitches. This textured stitch creates visual interest and dimension while maintaining the fabric's elasticity. The English rib stitch pattern follows a four-row repeat:

• Row 1: Knit stitch across
• Row 2: Knit 1, then alternate between double stitches and knit stitches, repeating to the end
• Row 3: Knit 1, then alternate between knit stitches and double stitches, ending with knit 2
• Row 4: Repeat Row 2

The double stitch technique, a key component of the English rib pattern, involves inserting the right needle into a stitch from the row below rather than the current row, creating a distinctive textured effect. This technique adds depth and visual complexity to the fabric.

The pattern incorporates increases at the side seams, adding one stitch every 10 rows for a total of 10 increases on each side. This shaping technique creates a fitted silhouette that gradually widens from the waist upward.

Gauge and Construction

The recommended gauge for this project is 25 stitches and 58 rows over a 10 x 10 centimeter swatch, worked in English rib stitch using size 4 knitting needles without tightening the work. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for proper fit and finished dimensions.

Construction begins with the back panel, cast on with strawberry red yarn using the specified stitch count based on size. The garment is worked in sections, with color changes incorporated as the pattern progresses. The lime and denim blue yarns are introduced at specific points in the construction to create the color-blocking effect.