Lana Grossa Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Lana Grossa Pullover in Linea Pura Certo Print

What Is Being Made

This is a knitted pullover sweater designed by Lana Grossa as Design 09 from the Linea Pura collection. The pullover features a contemporary lace pattern and is constructed using a bottom-up seamed method, making it an ideal project for knitters seeking a structured, classic garment with modern aesthetic details. The sweater is available in two size ranges: 36–40 and 42–46, accommodating a range of fit preferences.

Techniques Used

This pullover employs several intermediate to advanced knitting techniques:

• Bottom-up construction: The garment is worked from the lower edge upward, beginning with the back and front panels before moving to the sleeves. This approach allows for easier fitting adjustments and gauge monitoring throughout the project.
• Lace patterning: A mesh stitch lace pattern is central to the design, created according to a provided chart. The mesh stitch is worked across the body and sleeves, creating an open, airy fabric texture that contrasts beautifully with the solid cotton yarn.
• Seamed construction: All major seams—including raglan shaping, side seams, and sleeve seams—are sewn together after individual pieces are completed, creating clean, professional finishing.
• Worked flat: Rather than working in the round, all pieces are knitted flat on straight needles, then assembled. This method is particularly suited to the lace pattern, which is easier to execute and read when working back and forth.
• Full-fashion shaping: Increases and decreases are worked one stitch in from the edges using full-fashion techniques (M1R increases), which creates neat, decorative selvage edges that are both functional and visually appealing.
• Raglan sleeve cap shaping: The sleeves feature raglan armhole shaping, which involves strategic decreases that create a sloped line from the underarm to the neckline, offering a flattering, modern silhouette.

Stitches Used

The pullover relies on fundamental and decorative knitting stitches:

• Mesh stitch: The primary stitch pattern, worked according to a chart provided in the pattern. This lace stitch creates an open, latticed fabric with regular eyelet holes, achieved through yarn overs and decreases strategically placed to maintain stitch count while creating the pattern.
• Garter stitch: A single row of garter stitch (knit on the wrong-side row) is worked at the cast-on edge to create a stable, non-curling foundation.
• Stockinette stitch: Implied within the mesh stitch structure, as the base fabric between the lace elements.
• Single crochet and reverse single crochet: Used for the neck edging finish, worked in the round to create a neat, stretchy border that prevents neck edge curling and adds a professional detail.

Materials

The Lana Grossa Pullover in Linea Pura Certo Print is constructed using premium, sustainable materials:

• Yarn: Lana Grossa Certo, 100% GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified cotton, providing a breathable, lightweight, and eco-conscious fiber. The yarn has a yardage of 115 meters per 50-gram ball. Yardage requirements are 550 grams (approximately 1,265 meters) for the smaller size range (36–40) and 650 grams (approximately 1,495 meters) for the larger size range (42–46).
• Color options: Available in four sophisticated colorways: Grey Blue, Dark Grey, Red Brown, and Natural (color 104).
• Needles: Size 5 mm (US 8) straight needles are used for the main fabric, worked at a gauge of 17.5 stitches and 27 rows over 10 × 10 centimeters in mesh stitch.
• Crochet hook: Size 4 mm (US G/6) crochet hook is used for the neck edging finish, worked in single crochet and reverse single crochet.

Construction Details

The pullover begins with casting on 86 (98) stitches for the back panel using size 5 mm needles. A single garter