Lana Grossa 13 Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Lana Grossa 13 Pullover in Alta Moda Cotolana

What is Being Made

This is a classic knitted pullover sweater designed in four sizes: 36/38, 40/42, 44/46, and 48. The garment features a structured silhouette with a crew neckline, set-in sleeves, and a finished length of approximately 43 to 46 centimeters from the cast-on edge to the shoulder, depending on size selection.

Construction Method and Techniques

The Lana Grossa 13 Pullover is constructed using a bottom-up, seamed, and worked-flat approach. This traditional method involves knitting the back and front panels separately in flat rows on straight needles, then knitting the sleeves independently before seaming all pieces together. The bottom-up construction allows for easy fitting adjustments and precise length control during the knitting process.

The pattern employs several advanced knitting techniques to create a refined, professional finish:

• Full-fashion shaping: Both increases and decreases are worked using full-fashion methods, which position shaping stitches one or two stitches in from the edges. This creates a visually appealing, symmetrical line along the sides and armholes rather than bulky selvage edges.
• Selvage stitches: The pattern utilizes two-stitch selvages and slip-stitch selvages to create clean, finished edges that are easier to seam. The two-stitch selvage is worked by slipping stitches purlwise with yarn in back on right-side rows and yarn in front on wrong-side rows, while the slip-stitch selvage involves knitting through the back loop on the first stitch and slipping the last stitch purlwise.
• Ribbed cuffs: Both the lower body and sleeve cuffs begin with ribbed sections that provide elasticity and a fitted finish at the edges.

Stitches Used

The pattern combines several fundamental knitting stitches to achieve its structure and texture:

• Ribbed pattern: The cuffs are worked in a knit-purl rib pattern, specifically K4, P3 (knit 4 stitches, purl 3 stitches, repeated). This creates vertical columns that provide stretch and recovery.
• Reverse stockinette stitch (Rev St st): The main body and sleeves are worked in reverse stockinette stitch, which is created by purling on right-side rows and knitting on wrong-side rows. This produces a textured, bumpy surface on the outside of the garment, creating visual interest and a contemporary aesthetic.
• Increases and decreases: The pattern specifies full-fashion increases and decreases worked at strategic intervals to shape the armholes, neckline, and sleeve cap, as well as sleeve length shaping.

Materials and Gauge

The Lana Grossa 13 Pullover is designed to be knitted with Lana Grossa Alta Moda Cotolana, a premium yarn blend consisting of 45% Merino wool, 45% Pima cotton, and 10% polyamide. This composition creates a yarn that combines the warmth and elasticity of merino wool with the breathability and durability of Pima cotton, while the polyamide adds strength and resilience. The yarn is available in a yardage of 150 meters per 50-gram ball.

Yarn quantities required vary by size: 400 grams for size 36/38, 450 grams for sizes 40/42 and 44/46, and 500 grams for size 48. The pattern specifies the colorway Brown (col 25) for this design.

The pullover is worked on size 4 mm and 5 mm needles. The ribbed cuffs are knitted with size 4 mm needles to create a tighter gauge, while the main body and sleeves are worked on size 5 mm needles to achieve the desired fabric drape and texture. A size 4 mm circular needle measuring 40 centimeters long is also required, likely for picking up and finishing the neckline.

Pattern Structure Overview

The back panel is cast on and worked upward with ribbed cuffs at the lower edge, transitioning to reverse stockinette stitch. Shaping occurs at the armholes through bind-offs and subsequent decreases. The front panel follows the same construction method as the back until reaching the appropriate length, where a center neck bind-off