Lana Grossa 03 Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Lana Grossa 03 Pullover in Pima Fine Hand Dyed

What Is Being Made

This is a classic pullover sweater designed in three sizes (36, 38, and 40). The garment features a crew neckline and is constructed using a bottom-up seamed method, with pieces worked flat on needles before assembly. The pullover showcases hand-dyed Pima cotton in the Rishi colorway (col 705), creating a unique, artisanal appearance in each finished piece.

Construction Techniques

The Lana Grossa 03 Pullover employs a bottom-up seamed construction, meaning the body and sleeves are knitted from the cast-on edge upward, then sewn together at completion. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for traditional row-by-row knitting with selvage stitches maintained on the edges for neat seaming.

The sweater features raglan shaping created through a clever gauge differential technique. The pattern notes that raglan shaping is achieved by the difference in row gauge between stockinette stitch and garter stitch, allowing the sleeves to increase gradually and seamlessly blend into the body. Additional shaping includes neck shaping on both back and front pieces, with stitches bound off in stages to create a fitted crew neckline.

Blocking and finishing are essential steps in completing this garment. After all pieces are knitted, they are pinned to measurements and blocked to ensure proper dimensions and even fabric appearance. Shoulders are joined using the three-needle bind-off technique, a professional method that creates a strong, invisible seam. The neck edge receives a reverse single crochet trim, worked from left to right around the entire neckline opening for a polished, finished edge.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch (St st): The primary fabric throughout most of the garment, created by knitting on the right side and purling on the wrong side. This produces the classic smooth, V-textured knit fabric.
• Garter Stitch: Used for raglan shaping and sleeve cap increases, created by knitting every row. The textured, ridged appearance of garter stitch provides the gauge differential necessary for raglan construction.
• Rib Pattern (K1, p1): A 1x1 rib used for the cuffs and waistband, alternating knit and purl stitches to create an elastic, fitted trim.
• Selvage Stitches: The first and last stitch of every row are knitted to create neat, finished edges suitable for seaming.
• Reverse Single Crochet: Applied to the neck edge as a finishing trim, worked from left to right for a decorative and functional border.

Materials and Tools

This pattern requires 300 to 400 grams of Lana Grossa Pima Fine hand-dyed yarn, depending on size. The yarn is 100% Pima cotton with a yardage of 340 meters per 100 grams, offering a smooth, breathable fiber ideal for warm-weather garments. The specific colorway used in this design is Rishi (col 705).

Knitting needles in size 3.5 mm are used for the main fabric, producing a gauge of 23 stitches and 32 rows over 10 x 10 centimeters in stockinette stitch, or 23 stitches and 42 rows over 10 x 10 centimeters in garter stitch. A size 3 mm crochet hook is required for the reverse single crochet neck trim. Achieving proper gauge is essential for the sweater to fit correctly and for the raglan shaping technique to work as designed.

Design Features

The hand-dyed nature of the Pima Fine yarn means each pullover will have subtle color variations, making every finished garment unique. The raglan construction provides a comfortable fit through the shoulders and upper arm, while the crew neckline offers a versatile, classic style suitable for layering or wearing alone. The reverse single crochet trim adds a professional finishing touch and helps stabilize the neckline opening.