Lana Grossa Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Lana Grossa Pullover in Landlust Sommerseide

What Is Being Made

This is a classic pullover sweater designed by Lana Grossa, featured as Design 07 in the Landlust Sommerseide collection from Filati Classici 18. The pullover is available in multiple sizes ranging from 36/38 through 48/50, making it suitable for various body measurements. The design includes a structured front with a pocket opening detail, shaped armholes, and a crew neckline with gradual bind-offs for a refined finish.

Techniques Used

This sweater is constructed using a bottom-up, seamed, and worked-flat approach, which means the knitter begins at the lower edge and works upward, with pieces created on straight needles rather than in the round. The construction method allows for precise shaping and the incorporation of design details like the pocket opening on the front piece. The seamed construction provides structure and clean finishing lines throughout the garment.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The pullover features two primary stitch patterns:

• Half-Brioche Rib: This textured stitch creates the cuff and lower edge detail. The half-brioche rib is worked over three rows in a repeating pattern. Row 1 (RS) alternates knit and purl stitches with garter selvage edges. Row 2 (WS) incorporates yarn overs and slipped stitches pwise to create the brioche effect. Row 3 (RS) knits together the slipped stitches with their yarn overs, combined with purl stitches. This pattern is worked for 8 rows on the sleeves and establishes the textured foundation of the garment.
• Stockinette Stitch (St st): The main body of the sweater is worked in stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric ideal for showcasing the yarn's silk-cotton blend. The pocket opening is worked in stockinette stitch, and a pocket lining is incorporated by working stitches from the lining in stockinette on the wrong side.
• Garter Stitch: Garter stitch is used for selvage edges throughout the pattern, providing clean, finished edges for seaming.

Shaping Details

The pattern includes several shaping techniques. Armholes are shaped by binding off stitches at the beginning of rows, creating a structured sleeve cap. The neckline features a center bind-off of 13 stitches, followed by gradual decreases of 3 stitches, then 2 stitches, and finally 1 stitch on each side, creating a smooth, curved neckline. Shoulder shaping mirrors the back piece for proper fit and alignment.

Materials and Gauge

The pullover is made with Lana Grossa Landlust Sommerseide, a luxurious yarn composed of 50% silk and 50% cotton, which provides breathability, drape, and a refined appearance. The yardage is 170 meters per 50 grams. Yarn quantities required are 400 grams for size 36/38, increasing to 450 grams for size 40/42, 500 grams for size 44/46, and 550 grams for size 48/50. The color used in the pattern is Grey Blue Mélange (col 106).

The pattern is worked on size 2.5, 3.5, and 4 mm needles. The smaller 2.5 mm needles are used for the half-brioche rib cuffs to create a snug, elastic edge. The 3.5 mm needles are used for the main body and sleeves, while 4 mm needles are used for larger sizes where indicated. A size 3.5 mm circular needle measuring 40 cm long is also required, likely for joining or finishing techniques.

Construction Summary

The back and front pieces are worked flat from the cast-on edge upward, beginning with the textured half-brioche rib and transitioning to stockinette stitch for the body. The front includes a functional pocket opening with an integrated lining. Both pieces are shaped at the armholes and finished with neckline shaping. Sleeves are worked separately, also beginning with half-brioche rib before continuing in stockinette stitch with increases for sleeve cap shaping. All pieces are then seamed together to complete the garment, creating a polished, professionally finished pullover suitable for warm-weather wear.