Lana Grossa 09 Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Lana Grossa 09 Pullover in Tre Seta

What is Being Made

This is a pullover sweater designed by Lana Grossa, offered in two sizes: 36/38 and 42/44. The garment features a textured rib pattern throughout and is constructed with color blocking, using Black for the lower body and Natural for the upper sleeves and shoulders. This pullover combines classic knitwear construction with sophisticated fiber blending for a refined finished piece.

Techniques Used

The Lana Grossa 09 Pullover employs several key knitting techniques:

• Bottom-up construction: The sweater is worked from the lower edge upward, beginning with the back piece
• Worked flat: The body and sleeves are knitted flat on straight needles rather than in continuous rounds
• Seamed construction: Pieces are joined together using seaming techniques after individual components are completed
• Worked in the round: Circular needles are used for certain sections, providing flexibility in the construction method
• Full-fashion shaping: Decreases are worked using full-fashion techniques to create neat, professional-looking shoulder and sleeve shaping
• Slip stitch selvage: Edge stitches are worked as slip stitches to create clean, finished edges suitable for seaming
• Color blocking: The design incorporates a color change from Black to Natural partway through the piece, adding visual interest and design sophistication

Stitches Used

The primary stitch pattern is a textured rib, worked according to a provided chart (Chart A). This rib pattern is worked in rows on the flat and creates dimension and elasticity in the finished fabric. The pattern incorporates standard knitting decreases including skp (slip, knit, pass slipped stitch over) and k2tog (knit two together) for shaping at the shoulders. Slip stitch selvage techniques are used at edges, with instructions for both garter selvage and slip stitch selvage options to accommodate different finishing preferences.

Materials

The Lana Grossa 09 Pullover is knitted using Lana Grossa Tre Seta yarn, a luxurious blend composed of 40% Merino wool, 35% silk, 20% baby alpaca, and 5% viscose. This fiber combination creates a garment with excellent drape, breathability, and a refined hand feel. The yardage requirements are 300 (350) grams of Black (color 16) and 150 (200) grams of Natural (color 9), with a total yardage of 130 meters per 50 grams. Knitting is worked on size 4 mm needles, including both straight needles for flat sections and a 40 cm circular needle. The recommended gauge is 26 stitches and 42 rows over 10 x 10 centimeters in the textured rib pattern.