Lana Grossa 05 Jacket Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Lana Grossa 05 Jacket in Alta Moda Cotolana

Garment Overview

This is a classic knitted cardigan jacket crafted from Lana Grossa Alta Moda Cotolana yarn. The design features a structured, tailored silhouette with a button front closure and ribbed front bands. The jacket is available in three sizes: 36/38, 40/42, and 44, making it suitable for a range of body measurements.

Construction Method

The Lana Grossa 05 Jacket is constructed using a bottom-up, seamed, and worked flat technique. This traditional approach involves knitting individual pieces separately on flat needles and then joining them together with seams, allowing for precise shaping and professional finishing.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The jacket employs two primary stitch patterns:

• Stockinette Stitch (St st): Knit on the right side and purl on the wrong side, creating the smooth, classic fabric that forms the main body of the jacket
• Rib Pattern: A 2x2 rib (p2, k2) used for the front bands and initial ribbed sections, providing elasticity and a finished, professional appearance

The front bands are worked as a 12-stitch panel in rib pattern, creating a structured edge that frames the button closure. Full-fashion decreases are used for neck shaping, a technique that creates a refined, tailored neckline by decreasing stitches in a way that's visible and aesthetically pleasing.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Lana Grossa 05 Jacket requires 450 to 550 grams of Lana Grossa Alta Moda Cotolana yarn, depending on size. This yarn is a premium blend composed of 45% Merino wool, 45% Pima cotton, and 10% polyamide, offering a balance of breathability, durability, and comfort. The yarn provides 150 meters per 50-gram ball. The recommended colorway is Greige (color 8), a neutral, versatile shade suitable for a timeless wardrobe piece.

Needles and Notions

The project requires two sizes of needles: size 3.5 mm and size 4 mm. The smaller needles are used for the ribbed sections to create a tighter gauge, while the larger needles are used for the main stockinette body, allowing for subtle shaping and proportion. The jacket is finished with four 18 mm mother-of-pearl buttons by UNION KNOPF (item 37604, color 12), providing an elegant, classic closure.

Shaping and Design Details

The jacket features carefully engineered shaping throughout. The left and right fronts are worked symmetrically with reversed shaping, ensuring a balanced garment. Neck shaping is achieved through full-fashion decreases worked over 7 right-side rows, followed by decreases every alternate right-side row for 14 rows, creating a gradual, flattering neckline. Armhole markers are placed to ensure proper alignment with the back piece, and shoulder shaping is coordinated across all pieces for seamless assembly.

The front bands are worked as separate panels and are designed to extend 10 centimeters beyond the main body sections, providing coverage and a professional finish. Buttonholes are incorporated into the right front band at strategic intervals, positioned at the beginning of right-side rows for even spacing and visibility.

Gauge and Fit

Proper gauge is essential for achieving the correct fit. The project instructions specify measurements at various points: the ribbed sections measure 7 centimeters from the cast-on edge before transitioning to the larger needles, and the main body sections measure between 31 and 33 centimeters (depending on size) from cast-on to the armhole shaping point. These measurements ensure that the finished jacket will have the intended proportions and drape.