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Silvia Pullover in Novita Nordic Wool

What is Being Made

The Silvia Pullover is a knitted sweater designed by Sari Nordlund using Novita Nordic Wool yarn. This intermediate-level pullover features a classic construction with a fitted body, set-in sleeves, and a crew neckline. The pattern is available in six sizes ranging from XS to 3XL, with finished body circumferences from 108 cm to 148 cm and total lengths from 55 cm to 66 cm.

Knitting Techniques Used

The Silvia Pullover employs fundamental sweater construction techniques suitable for intermediate knitters. The garment is worked in pieces—back, front, and sleeves—which are then seamed together. The pattern involves working flat sections on circular needles, creating armhole shaping through strategic decreases, and shaping the neckline with graduated bind-offs. Sleeve cap shaping is incorporated to achieve proper fit at the shoulder. The construction method allows for precise sizing and professional finishing.

Stitches and Stitch Details

The Silvia Pullover is primarily worked in stockinette stitch, the foundational knit stitch that creates a smooth, classic fabric. Neckline shaping involves specific decrease sequences: 4 stitches decreased every 2 rows twice, followed by 3 stitches decreased once. These graduated decreases create a smooth curve at the crew neckline. The pattern uses standard knitting abbreviations and techniques appropriate for intermediate-level crafters.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Silvia Pullover is designed to be worked with Novita Nordic Wool yarn in DK weight. Yarn requirements vary by size, ranging from 450 grams for the smallest size (XS) to 700 grams for the largest size (3XL). The color featured in this pattern is Eichhörnchen (Squirrel), color number 645.

Needle requirements include Novita circular needles in sizes 4 and 5 (80 cm length) for working the body pieces, double-pointed needles in sizes 4 and 5 for working the sleeves in the round, and circular needles for the neckline finishing. Needle size selection should be adjusted based on your personal gauge swatch to ensure proper fabric density and finished measurements.

Pattern Overview

The back and front pieces are constructed with similar techniques, featuring armhole shaping at specified heights depending on size. The front includes additional neckline shaping beyond the armhole depth. Sleeves are worked separately and set into the armholes. The pattern provides detailed row-by-row instructions for each garment section, with measurements and stitch counts clearly marked for each of the six available sizes.