Lana Grossa Crochet Pullover Pattern

Lana Grossa Crochet Pullover in Cool Wool Lace Hand Dyed

What Is Being Made

This is a crochet pullover sweater designed and produced by Lana Grossa. The pullover features a contemporary lace construction worked in hand-dyed yarn, creating a sophisticated garment suitable for layering or wearing as a standalone piece. The design comes in multiple sizes: 36/38, 40/42, and 44, with finished measurements ranging from 65 to 66 centimeters from the beginning of the project.

Crochet Techniques and Construction

The pullover is constructed using flat crochet pieces that are subsequently seamed together to form the finished garment. This method allows for precise shaping and professional finishing. The design incorporates lace patterning throughout, created using double crochet stitches worked in rows. The lace motifs are established through charted patterns that repeat across the width of each piece.

The garment features striped colorwork, combining three distinct hand-dyed yarn colors: Disha (color 251), Vidya (color 806), and Alia (color 803). This multi-color approach creates visual interest while showcasing the unique hand-dyed characteristics of each yarn.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch structure relies on double crochet (dc) worked in rows. Each row begins with a chain-3 that counts as the first double crochet stitch. The lace patterns are defined by charted instructions with specific stitch multiples:

• Chart 1 uses a multiple of 4 stitches plus 1, plus 3 turning chains, worked in rows 1–4 once, then repeating rows 3 and 4
• Chart 2 uses a multiple of 2 stitches plus 1, plus 3 turning chains

The ribbed finishing at cuffs and neckline uses knit and purl stitches in a 2x2 rib pattern (P2, K2), worked on circular needles after the crochet sections are complete.

Garment Shaping and Structure

The pullover consists of four main pieces: back, front, and two sleeves. The back piece is worked flat from a foundation chain of 121 (129, 137) stitches plus turning chain, reaching approximately 65–66 centimeters in length before shoulder shaping. Neck shaping involves leaving the center 57 stitches unworked and decreasing one stitch at each neck edge once per side.

The front piece begins with the same foundation chain length as the back and is worked to 58 (59, 60) centimeters before neck shaping begins. The front neckline is more pronounced, with the center 15 stitches left unworked, followed by graduated decreases: 6 stitches left unworked once, 5 stitches once, 4 stitches once, 3 stitches once, and 2 stitches twice at each neck edge.

The sleeves are worked from a foundation chain of 73 stitches plus turning chain. Sleeve shaping involves strategic increases: one stitch at each end of the 5th row, then every 4th row for 10 times, followed by every alternate row for 3 times. Subsequent size variations include additional increases worked every alternate 2nd and 4th row (15 times for the largest size, 12 times for the medium size, with 5 additional alternate row increases for the smallest size). Sleeves are worked even until reaching 44 centimeters in length.

Materials and Tools

The pullover is constructed using Lana Grossa Cool Wool Lace, a hand-dyed yarn composed of 100% extrafine Merino wool with a yardage of 800 meters per 100 grams. The pattern requires 100 grams each of Disha (color 251) and Vidya (color 806), plus 200 grams of Alia (color 803), allowing for the multi-color striped design.

The crochet construction is worked with a size 3 mm crochet hook, while the ribbed finishing details are completed with a size 3 mm circular needle measuring 40 centimeters in length. This coordinated hook and needle sizing ensures consistent gauge and seamless transitions between crochet and knitted sections.

Finishing Process