Lana Grossa Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Lana Grossa Pullover in Seventyfive

What is Being Made

The Lana Grossa Pullover in Seventyfive is a classic crewneck sweater designed as Design 08 from Filati Classici 17. This pullover is available in three sizes: 36/38, 40, and 42/44, making it a versatile garment suitable for various body measurements. The sweater features a traditional pullover construction with set-in sleeves and a finished neckline.

Construction Method and Techniques

This pullover is constructed using a bottom-up seamed approach, meaning the garment is worked from the lower edge upward and then assembled using seaming techniques. The front and back pieces are worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for precise shaping and control throughout the knitting process.

The garment employs full-fashion shaping for both increases and decreases, a technique that creates decorative, aligned decreases and increases that sit one or two stitches in from the edge. This professional finishing detail is visible on the finished garment and demonstrates advanced knitting construction. The front piece features full-fashion increases worked at each side edge to create the proper fit and silhouette, with increases occurring at strategic intervals: every 7th row initially, then every 6th row for four repeats, and finally every 4th row for eleven repeats, building from 51 (57, 63) stitches to 83 (89, 95) stitches depending on size.

Sleeve stitches are picked up along the side edges rather than cast on separately, a technique that creates a seamless integration between the body and sleeves. Shoulder shaping is accomplished through strategic bind-offs that gradually reduce stitches, with the final bind-off pattern varying by size to ensure proper fit across different measurements.

Stitches Used

The Lana Grossa Pullover in Seventyfive incorporates several fundamental knitting stitches:

• Stockinette Stitch (St st): The primary stitch throughout most of the sweater, created by knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows. This classic stitch produces a smooth, V-textured fabric that is both versatile and elegant.
• Ribbed Pattern (K1, P1): Used for the cuff and hem areas, this alternating knit-and-purl pattern creates an elastic, fitted edge that helps the garment maintain its shape.
• Seed Stitch: Employed as a textural element, seed stitch is created by alternating knit and purl stitches both horizontally and vertically, producing a bumpy, textured fabric that adds visual interest to specific areas of the design.
• Two-Stitch Selvage: A selvedge technique used at the edges to create neat, finished side edges. On right-side rows, this involves knitting one stitch, slipping one stitch purlwise with yarn in back, working across, then slipping one stitch purlwise with yarn in back before knitting the final stitch. On wrong-side rows, the process is reversed with yarn in front, creating a chain-like edge that is ideal for seaming.

Materials and Tools

The Lana Grossa Pullover in Seventyfive is worked in Lana Grossa Seventyfive yarn, a luxury blend consisting of 75% recycled cashmere and 25% pure wool. This composition creates a soft, breathable fabric with excellent drape and warmth. The yardage requirements are 400 grams (approximately 600 meters) for size 36/38, 425 grams for size 40, and 450 grams for size 42/44, with the yarn providing 60 meters per 25-gram ball.

The pattern requires two sizes of knitting needles: size 5 mm needles for the ribbed cuff and initial cast-on, and size 5.5 mm needles for the main stockinette stitch body. The slightly larger needle size creates a subtle gauge change that enhances drape while maintaining structure. Additionally, a size 4 mm crochet hook is included in the materials list, likely for finishing techniques such as securing bound-off edges or adding a refined edge to the neckline.

The combination of recycled cashmere and pure wool creates a sustainable, luxurious yarn that is ideal for a classic pullover design. The yarn's composition provides warmth, softness, and a refined aesthetic suitable for both everyday wear and special occasions.