Lana Grossa Top Jumper Knitting Pattern

Lana Grossa Top in Romanza Cotone

What is Being Made

The Lana Grossa Top in Romanza Cotone is a knitted pullover sweater designed as part of the Linea Pura collection. This garment is available in multiple sizes ranging from 36 to 50, making it suitable for various body measurements. The top features a classic construction with shaped shoulders, a crew neckline, and set-in sleeves, offering a refined and versatile wardrobe piece.

Construction Techniques

This top is constructed using bottom-up knitting methodology, meaning the garment is worked from the lower edge upward. The pieces are worked flat on circular needles, creating individual sections that are later seamed together. This traditional approach allows for precise shaping and control over fit, particularly in the armhole and neckline areas.

The construction begins with casting on stitches for the back and front panels, with armhole markers placed at specific row intervals to guide shaping. The shoulders are shaped through strategic bind-offs, and the neckline is formed by binding off center stitches and decreasing at the neck edges. Sleeves are worked separately and then seamed to the body, creating a professional, finished appearance.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The top employs several fundamental knitting stitches and techniques:

• Stockinette Stitch: The primary fabric structure, created through alternating knit and purl rows
• Ribbing: A K2, P2 (knit 2, purl 2) rib pattern is used for textural interest and elasticity
• Selvage Stitches: On every row, the first stitch is slipped knitwise and the last stitch is knitted, creating clean, finished edges ideal for seaming
• Pattern Mix: The design incorporates a charted pattern that is worked according to provided instructions, with rows 1–33 worked once, followed by repeating rows 2–33 throughout the piece
• Bind-offs: Strategic bind-offs shape the shoulders and neckline, with specific stitch counts given for each size to ensure proper fit

Materials and Tools

The Lana Grossa Top in Romanza Cotone is worked in Lana Grossa Romanza Cotone, a premium yarn blend composed of 54% cotton, 23% linen, and 23% viscose. This fiber composition creates a breathable, lightweight fabric with excellent drape and a subtle sheen characteristic of viscose. Yardage is 135 meters per 50 grams, with total yarn requirements of 500 grams for size 36, 550 grams for sizes 42–46, and 600 grams for sizes 48–50.

The yarn is available in six color options: Black, Green, Orange, Red, Fuchsia, and Natural, allowing for diverse styling possibilities. Knitting is accomplished using size 4 mm circular needles (80 cm long) for the main fabric and size 3.5 mm circular needles (50 cm long) for ribbed sections. A size 3.5 mm crochet hook is also required, likely for finishing details such as edge work or securing seams.

Sizing and Fit

Instructions are provided for size 36 as the primary size, with additional measurements given in parentheses for larger sizes. The armhole depth measures 18–20 cm depending on size, and the front neckline shaping occurs over 44–52 rows from the armhole markers. This graduated sizing system ensures proper proportions across the full size range.