Lana Grossa 09 Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Lana Grossa 09 Pullover in Linarte

What is Being Made

The Lana Grossa 09 Pullover in Linarte is a knitted sweater designed from the Filati Classici 18 collection. This pullover is available in four sizes: 36/38, 40/42, 44/46, and 48/50, making it suitable for a range of body measurements. The garment features a sophisticated design that combines lace elements with structured shaping, creating a refined and elegant piece suitable for various occasions.

Construction Method

This pullover is constructed using a bottom-up, seamed, worked-flat approach. The back and front pieces are knitted separately on flat needles from the hem upward, then assembled through seaming. This traditional construction method allows for precise shaping and ease of customization during the knitting process.

Techniques Used

The Lana Grossa 09 employs several advanced knitting techniques to create its distinctive appearance:

• Lace work: Integrated throughout the pattern sequence chart, creating openwork details that add visual interest and elegance to the finished garment
• Half-brioche rib: Used for the hem edging and ribbed sections, providing textural variation and a refined finish
• Twisted rib: Incorporated into the pattern sequence, contributing to the garment's structured appearance
• Decreasing techniques: Including double decreases (sk2p, s2k3p, and k3tog) for shaping the sides and sleeves, ensuring proper fit and silhouette
• Yarn overs: Used extensively in the lace sections and ribbed patterns to create the characteristic openwork effects
• Selvage stitches: Two-stitch selvages maintained at each edge throughout construction for clean, professional finishing

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes a comprehensive range of fundamental and advanced stitches:

• Knit (k) and purl (p): Foundation stitches forming the base of the fabric
• Yarn over (yo): Creates the lace openings and decorative eyelets throughout the design
• Slip, knit, pass slipped stitch over (skp): A left-leaning decrease used for shaping
• Slip 2 knitwise, knit 3 together, pass slipped stitches over (s2k3p): A double decrease creating distinctive lace elements
• Knit 2 together (k2tog): A right-leaning decrease for shaping the garment
• Slip 2 knitwise, knit 1, pass slipped stitches over (sk2p): Another double decrease variation used in pattern sequences
• Knit 3 together (k3tog): Creates deeper decreases for more dramatic shaping

Materials and Tools

The Lana Grossa 09 Pullover requires specific materials for optimal results:

• Yarn: Lana Grossa Linarte in colorway Petrol (col 13). This yarn contains a sophisticated fiber blend of 40% viscose, 30% cotton, 20% linen, and 10% polyamide, providing a luxurious drape and breathable comfort. The yarn weight is 125 meters per 50 grams.
• Yardage required: 550 grams (approximately 1375 meters) for size 36/38; 600 grams for size 40/42; 650 grams for size 44/46; and 700 grams for size 48/50
• Needles: Size 4 mm (US 6) needles for working the main fabric and shaping

Pattern Sequence and Shaping

The back piece begins with a cast-on of 160 to 199 stitches depending on size. The hem edging is worked over 8 rows using a multiple of 13 stitches plus selvage stitches, incorporating half-brioche rib and lace elements. After the hem edging, stitches are increased evenly across a right-side row, bringing the stitch count to 153 to 183 stitches. The main pattern