Lana Grossa 08 Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Lana Grossa 08 Pullover in Linea Pura Fourseason

What is Being Made

This is a pullover sweater designed by Lana Grossa, featured in their Filati Classici 18 collection. The pullover is available in three sizes: 36/38, 40/42, and 44. It features a classic crew-neck construction with long sleeves and a structured fit suitable for year-round wear.

Construction Technique

The pullover is worked flat on straight needles using a bottom-up construction method. This approach involves knitting the back and front panels separately from the cast-on edge upward, then seaming the pieces together. The seamed construction provides clean, finished edges and allows for precise shaping throughout the garment.

Stitch and Pattern Details

The design incorporates striped colorwork worked from a pattern chart. The stitch pattern is based on a multiple of 4 stitches plus 2 selvage stitches (not shown on the chart). The pattern sequence involves working rows 1 through 9 once, then repeating rows 2 through 9 throughout the piece. This creates a consistent, repeating motif across the body and sleeves.

The pattern chart uses numbered rows at both edges to indicate right-side (RS) rows on the right edge and wrong-side (WS) rows on the left edge, making it easy to track progression through the design.

Yarn and Materials

The pullover is constructed using Lana Grossa Fourseason yarn, a premium blend consisting of:

• 45% extrafine organic Merino wool
• 40% organic cotton
• 15% recycled cashmere

Yardage is 105 meters per 50-gram ball. The pattern requires 150 grams (200 grams, 200 grams) each of three colorways: Mint (col 4), Light Petrol (col 6), and Green (col 7). This fiber composition creates a breathable, temperature-regulating fabric suitable for multiple seasons.

Tools Required

Construction requires size 6 mm knitting needles for the main fabric. A size 4 mm crochet hook is also listed in the materials, likely for finishing details such as edging or seaming.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern is worked at a gauge of 12.5 stitches and 28 rows over 10 x 10 centimeters on size 6 mm needles in pattern. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for proper fit across all three available sizes.

Shaping and Construction Details

The sweater incorporates strategic shaping for a tailored fit. The sleeves feature graduated increases worked at regular intervals from the cuff upward, with the frequency and timing of increases varying by size. For example, the smallest size increases at the 17th row from cast-on, then every 16th row, while larger sizes have different increase schedules to accommodate wider measurements.

The sleeve cap is shaped using a bind-off sequence that gradually decreases stitches in a structured pattern. This creates a smooth, professional armhole and ensures proper sleeve cap ease for comfortable wear and movement.

Color Transitions

The striped design is created by changing yarn colors at specific points in the construction. The pattern specifies color breaks and joins at predetermined row counts, allowing the knitter to create distinct horizontal stripes in the three colorways throughout the body and sleeves.