Bajkal Pullover in Adriafil Bacio - Downloadable PDF

Bajkal Pullover Knitting Pattern – Free Downloadable PDF by Adriafil

The Bajkal Pullover is a classic, relaxed-fit knitted sweater designed for confident beginners and intermediate knitters alike. This free downloadable PDF pattern from Adriafil produces a cosy, chunky-weight pullover with clean lines, a shaped neckline, and a comfortable ribbed collar. Its straightforward construction makes it an ideal project for anyone looking to build skills in flat knitting and simple garment assembly.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a complete drop-shoulder pullover, knitted flat in separate pieces — a back panel, a front panel with a shaped crew neckline, and two sleeves — which are then seamed together during finishing. The design is sized for a size 44 (with 42 and 46 as alternate sizes), making it a versatile pattern for a range of adult fits. The finished sweater has a relaxed, minimalist aesthetic that suits both casual and everyday wear.

Yarn and Materials

• Yarn: Adriafil Bacio Yarn in colour no. 22 — a chunky-weight yarn that works up quickly and produces a beautifully soft, substantial fabric ideal for cold-weather knitwear
• Quantity: 250 g of Adriafil Bacio Yarn
• Knitting Needles: Size 8 knitting needles for the main construction, with size 9 needles referenced for gauge swatching in purled stitch
• Additional Tools: A tapestry needle for seaming and finishing

Gauge

The stated gauge for this pattern is 10 stitches and 16 rows over 10 x 10 cm, measured in purled stitch using size 9 knitting needles. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for ensuring the finished pullover matches the intended dimensions, so knitters are encouraged to work a swatch before casting on.

Stitches and Techniques Used

This pattern employs a small but well-chosen selection of stitches that combine texture and structure throughout the garment:

• Purled Stitch: The primary stitch used across the back, front, and sleeves. Purled stitch — where every stitch on every row is purled — creates a dense, ridged fabric similar in appearance to reverse stockinette, giving the Bajkal Pullover its distinctive tactile surface.
• K2/P2 Rib Stitch: Used for the neckline collar, this classic two-by-two ribbing alternates two knit stitches with two purl stitches across the row. Ribbing is naturally elastic, allowing the collar to hug the neck comfortably while retaining its shape over time.
• Elastic Rib (Closure): Referenced as a pattern stitch for the closure or edging sections, providing a neat, stretchy finish.
• Knit Stitch (to end the elastic rib): A standard knit stitch is used to finish off the elastic rib sections cleanly.

Construction and Pattern Details

The back is worked by casting on 50 (47–53) stitches and knitting in purled stitch until the piece measures 61 (59–63) cm, at which point all stitches are bound off. The front follows the same construction until it reaches 41 (40–42) cm, where neckline shaping begins. The centre 16 (15–17) stitches are cast off, and the two shoulder sections are worked separately with 1 stitch decreased every 2 rows, 3 times on the inner edges. Each shoulder continues until the neckline section measures 20 (19–21) cm, then the remaining 14 (13–15) stitches per shoulder are bound off.

The sleeves are worked by casting on 34 (32–36) stitches in purled stitch and knitting straight —