Lana Grossa 01 Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Lana Grossa Amoroso Design 01 Pullover

What Is Being Made

The Lana Grossa Amoroso Design 01 is a knitted pullover sweater available in four sizes: 36/38, 40/42, 44/46, and 48. This garment is worked as a seamed construction using the flat knitting method, meaning pieces are knitted separately and then sewn together to form the finished pullover.

Techniques Used

This pullover employs several key knitting techniques to achieve its finished construction:

• Seamed construction: Individual pieces are knitted flat and later joined together using seaming methods
• Flat knitting: Pieces are worked back and forth in rows rather than in the round, allowing for easier pattern management and shaping
• Full-fashion increases: Increases are worked at the edges of pieces using full-fashion techniques, creating a refined, tailored appearance
• Stitch increases and decreases: Strategic shaping is achieved through increases and decreases worked at regular intervals (every 4th, 6th, and 8th rows depending on size and section)
• Ribbed edging: The garment features ribbed sections that provide structure and elasticity

Stitches Used

The pattern incorporates fundamental knitting stitches combined into a structured stitch pattern:

• Rib pattern: A multiple of 2 plus 1, with 4 selvage stitches. The rib alternates between knit and purl stitches worked through the back loop (k1, p1tbl on wrong-side rows; p1, k1tbl on right-side rows), creating a classic ribbed texture
• Reverse stockinette stitch: Purl stitches are worked on right-side rows and knit stitches on wrong-side rows, creating a textured, bumpy surface
• Selvage stitches: Two-stitch selvages are maintained throughout for clean edges and easier seaming
• Main pattern: Increased stitches are incorporated into the main pattern as the garment is shaped

Materials and Tools

The Lana Grossa Amoroso Design 01 Pullover requires specific materials to complete:

• Yarn: Lana Grossa Amoroso, a luxury blend containing 23% pure wool, 23% silk, 23% cotton, 23% acrylic, and 8% polyamide. This yarn is worked at 400 meters per 100 grams. Yardage required varies by size: 300 grams (36/38), 400 grams (40/42 and 44/46), or 500 grams (48). The pattern specifies colorway Jade/Fuchsia/Green Grey/Berry (color 6)
• Needles: Size 5 mm and 6 mm straight needles for flat knitting sections; size 6 mm circular needle measuring 120 cm long for working larger sections; size 5 mm circular needle measuring 40 cm long for ribbed sections and neckline

Construction Details

The pullover is constructed through multiple stages of flat knitting with strategic shaping. The piece begins with a ribbed cuff worked on smaller needles, then transitions to larger needles for the main body. Increases are worked gradually over many rows to shape the garment, with specific increase frequencies varying by size. The construction involves dividing the work to create separate front and back pieces, which are later seamed together. Sleeve stitches are cast on and incorporated into the pattern, with continued shaping through increases and decreases to achieve the desired silhouette. The pattern provides detailed row-by-row instructions with size-specific modifications given in parentheses throughout.