Lana Grossa Poncho Pullover Cape Knitting Pattern

Lana Grossa Poncho Pullover in Gomitolo Puno

What is Being Made

This is a sophisticated poncho pullover design that combines the elegance of a draped cape with the structure of a fitted sweater. The garment features a unique construction where the back panel is folded at the top corners to create a poncho-like drape over the front, while maintaining a pullover silhouette. Available in three sizes (36-38, 40-42, and 44-46), this piece offers versatile styling options for different body types.

Construction Techniques

The Poncho Pullover is constructed using a bottom-up, worked-flat approach, meaning pieces are knitted from the cast-on edge upward and completed before assembly. The garment is seamed, with careful attention paid to matching pattern repeats and specific points marked on the schematic to ensure proper alignment. The finishing process includes blocking to measurements for a professional appearance, followed by strategic seaming of the back to front panels. The distinctive poncho effect is achieved through a precise folding technique where the top right corner of the back is folded down and the bottom right corner is folded up to meet at the center of the front side edge.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch pattern used throughout this design is eyelet lace, which creates an open, delicate fabric with visual interest. The eyelet lace pattern works on a multiple of 4 stitches plus 1, plus 2 selvage stitches. The pattern is worked according to a provided chart, with specific instructions for right-side and wrong-side rows. On wrong-side rows, all stitches are purled along with yarn overs to maintain the lace structure. The pattern repeat consists of 4 stitches worked between marked arrows, and the chart rows (1 through 8) are repeated throughout the piece to create the consistent lace texture. Additional finishing details include single crochet worked around the neck edge and arm openings using a crochet hook, providing a neat, defined border.

Materials and Gauge

This pattern calls for 300 grams of Lana Grossa Gomitolo Puno yarn in the colorway Yellow/Melon (color 5). Gomitolo Puno is a luxurious blend composed of 70% cotton, 19% pure wool, and 11% alpaca, offering a combination of breathability, warmth, and softness. The yarn provides 570 meters per 150 grams, making it a worsted-weight yarn suitable for drape and structure. Knitting is worked on size 4.5 mm needles, while a size 4 mm crochet hook is used for the finishing single crochet edging. The recommended gauge is 19.5 stitches and 32 rows over a 10 by 10 centimeter swatch in eyelet lace pattern on size 4.5 mm needles, ensuring proper fit and fabric characteristics.

Sizing Details

• Back panel cast-on: 171 (187, 203) stitches
• Front panel cast-on: 79 (87, 99) stitches
• Length from cast-on to bind-off: 56 (58, 60) centimeters
• Shoulder seam length: 8 (10, 12) centimeters
• Front width at widest point: 40.5 (44.5, 48.5) centimeters
• Back width at widest point: 86.5 (94.5, 102.5) centimeters

Design Origin

This pattern is Design 04 from Filati Gomitolo 03, published by Lana Grossa, a renowned German yarn and pattern publisher. The design represents contemporary knitwear that balances traditional lace-knitting techniques with modern silhouette innovation.