Classic Elite Yarns Gadina Jumper Knitting Pattern

Classic Elite Yarns Gadina Knit Sweater Pattern

What Is Being Made

The Gadina is a simple-yet-elegant pullover sweater designed by Tian Foley. Originally published in Sail Away 1703, this trans-seasonal knit features a wide neckline and straightforward silhouette, making it a versatile addition to any wardrobe. The sweater is available in five sizes: XS, S, M, L, and XL, with the pattern shown in size M.

Design Features and Construction

Gadina showcases an attractive eyelet lace pattern as its primary design element. Columns of eyelets alternate with stockinette stitch, creating visual interest while maintaining the sweater's elegant simplicity. The pattern is worked flat in separate pieces—a back panel and front panel—which are later seamed together. This bottom-up construction method allows knitters to try on the garment as it progresses and easily adjust length if needed.

Knitting Techniques Used

• Bottom-up construction: The sweater is knit from the cast-on edge upward, beginning with the back and front pieces worked separately
• Worked flat: All pieces are knit back and forth in rows on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for traditional seaming
• Lace knitting: The eyelet pattern incorporates yarn overs and decreases to create openwork sections
• Seamed assembly: Completed pieces are sewn together to form the finished garment
• Shaping techniques: Armhole and neckline shaping is accomplished through bind-offs and strategic decreases

Stitches and Pattern Details

The primary stitch pattern is the Eyelet stitch, which works over a multiple of 8 stitches plus 5 additional stitches. The pattern alternates between two rows:

• Row 1 (Right Side): Knit 5 stitches, then repeat *yarn over, sk2p (slip, knit 2 together through back loops—a centered double decrease), yarn over, knit 5* across the row
• Row 2 (Wrong Side): Purl all stitches

These two rows repeat to create the lace pattern. The pattern also incorporates stockinette stitch (knit on right-side rows, purl on wrong-side rows) in edge sections and as a substitute when there are insufficient stitches to complete eyelet repeats during armhole and neckline shaping.

Shaping and Fit

The back piece begins with 93 to 109 stitches depending on size and is worked straight until the piece measures 14½ to 15 inches from the cast-on edge. Armhole shaping begins with a bind-off at each side, followed by paired decreases worked on right-side rows to create a tapered armhole. The front follows the same armhole shaping but includes additional neck shaping worked at a shorter depth. The neckline is shaped by binding off the center stitches and then decreasing 2 stitches at each neck edge multiple times to create a comfortable, finished neckline opening.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

This pattern is designed to be knit in Soft Linen, a yarn produced by Classic Elite Yarns. Soft Linen is an ideal fiber choice for a trans-seasonal sweater, offering breathability for warmer months while providing structure and drape. The pattern calls for larger needles for the main fabric and likely requires needles in a size appropriate for the yarn weight specified in the complete pattern instructions. Seaming is completed using yarn and a tapestry needle to join the finished pieces.

Skill Level

This pattern is rated as Intermediate, suitable for knitters with experience in lace knitting, shaping techniques, and seamed garment construction.