Lana Grossa 12 Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Lana Grossa 12 Pullover in Slow Wool Canapa

What Is Being Made

This is a classic pullover sweater designed from Filati Classici 15 by Lana Grossa. The pullover is available in three sizes: 36/38, 40/42, and 44/46, making it suitable for a range of body measurements. The finished garment features a crew neckline with a ribbed collar and is constructed as a timeless wardrobe staple for everyday wear.

Construction Techniques

The Lana Grossa 12 Pullover is worked using a bottom-up, seamed, and flat construction method. This traditional approach means the back and front pieces are knitted separately from the cast-on edge upward, with sleeves picked up and worked in the round from the armhole area. The garment is then finished by seaming the side and sleeve seams together, creating a structured, professional appearance.

The sweater body is worked flat on straight needles, while the collar is worked in the round using circular needles. This combination of flat and circular knitting allows for efficient construction and a polished neckline finish.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The pullover employs several key stitches to create its design:

• 2x1 Rib: A knit-2, purl-1 ribbing pattern used for the collar, providing elasticity and a refined edge
• 2x2 Rib: A purl-2, knit-2 ribbing pattern incorporated into the collar shaping
• Body Pattern: A textured stitch pattern worked over a multiple of 2 plus 1, with 2 selvage stitches. The body pattern consists of 6 rows total, with the first two rows worked in garter stitch (knit all stitches), followed by additional patterned rows that create visual interest across the garment
• Increases and Decreases: Strategic increases using purl front and back (p1f&b) in the collar rounds create shaping for proper fit, while bind-offs at the shoulders and neck edges establish the garment's silhouette

Materials and Specifications

The Lana Grossa 12 Pullover is knitted with Lana Grossa Slow Wool Canapa, a premium yarn blend consisting of 90% superwash Merino wool and 10% hemp. This fiber composition provides durability, breathability, and easy care, as the superwash treatment allows for machine washing. The yarn is worked at 100 meters per 50 grams, offering a balanced weight suitable for structured garments.

Yardage requirements are 550 grams (approximately 1,100 meters) for size 36/38, 600 grams for size 40/42, and 650 grams for size 44/46. The sample shown is worked in Light Grey (color 6), a versatile neutral shade.

The pattern calls for size 6 mm needles for the main body work, with a gauge of 16 stitches and 22 rows over 10 centimeters when measured on size 6 mm needles and stretched lengthwise. Size 5 and 6 mm circular needles, each 40 centimeters long, are used for the collar and any in-the-round sections, allowing for seamless transitions and professional finishing.

Finishing Details

After all pieces are knitted, the garment is blocked to measurements for shape and consistency. Side seams and sleeve seams are sewn together using a seaming technique that creates a neat, durable join. The collar is picked up evenly around the neckline and worked in ribbing, with strategic increases to ensure proper fit and comfort around the neck opening.