Lana Grossa Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Lana Grossa Pullover in Ecopuno and Silkhair

What is Being Made

This is a pullover sweater designed in three sizes (36/38, 40/42, and 44) featuring a sophisticated half-brioche rib stitch pattern throughout. The garment combines two premium Lana Grossa yarns to create a luxurious fabric with exceptional drape and subtle texture. The pullover is constructed using a classic seamed, bottom-up approach with ribbed detailing at the neckline and cuffs.

Construction Techniques

The pullover is worked using a bottom-up, seamed construction method, meaning the back and front pieces are knitted separately from the cast-on edge upward, then seamed together. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in continuous rounds, with the exception of the ribbed edging which uses a circular needle. This traditional approach allows for precise shaping at the armholes and shoulders using full-fashion decreases, which create clean, aligned edges that are both functional and visually appealing.

The pattern employs working full-fashion double decreases for armhole shaping, ensuring that decreases are worked one or two stitches in from the selvage edge. This technique maintains the integrity of the fabric edge and creates a professional finish. Shoulder shaping is accomplished through additional decrease rows worked at regular intervals.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch pattern is half-brioche rib, a textured stitch that combines knit and purl stitches in a repeating pattern. The rib pattern is worked over a multiple of 2 plus 1, with 2 selvage stitches on each side for seaming. In rows, the pattern alternates between:

• Row 1 (RS): Selvage stitch, *purl 1, knit through back loop; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, purl 1, selvage stitch
• Row 2 (WS): Selvage stitch, *knit 1, purl through back loop; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, knit 1, selvage stitch

These two rows repeat throughout the body of the garment. The half-brioche rib creates vertical lines and subtle texture that adds visual interest while maintaining excellent elasticity and recovery. Additional decreases used include slip, slip, knit (sp2p) and purl 3 together (p3tog) for shoulder shaping.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

This design requires two distinct Lana Grossa yarns held together as one strand throughout the entire project:

• Lana Grossa Ecopuno in Mint Turquoise (color 44): 250–350 grams depending on size. This yarn is composed of 72% cotton, 17% Merino wool, and 11% baby alpaca, with a yardage of 215 meters per 50-gram ball. The cotton content provides breathability and structure, while the Merino wool and baby alpaca add softness and elasticity.
• Lana Grossa Silkhair in Mint (color 175): 125–175 grams depending on size. This yarn consists of 70% superkid mohair and 30% silk, offering 210 meters per 25-gram ball. The superkid mohair contributes a luxurious halo and lightweight warmth, while the silk adds sheen and drape.

The combination of these two yarns creates a fabric with exceptional softness, subtle sheen, and elegant drape. The cotton-based Ecopuno provides structure and breathability, while the mohair-silk Silkhair adds luxury and visual interest.

Needles and Gauge

The project requires both straight needles and a circular needle in two sizes:

• Size 3.5 mm needles for the initial ribbed cuff and edging
• Size 4 mm needles for the main body of the garment, including both straight needles and a 40-centimeter circular needle

The gauge is 18 stitches and 31 rows equal 10 by 10 centimeters when worked in half-brioche rib on size 4 mm needles with 2 strands held together. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for proper fit, as the sweater is sized specifically to this tension.