Lana Grossa 13 Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Lana Grossa 13 Pullover in Slow Wool Lino

What is Being Made

This is a classic pullover sweater designed by Lana Grossa, featured in Filati Classici 15 edition. The pullover is a timeless wardrobe staple with a crew neckline, long sleeves, and a structured silhouette. It is available in three size options: 36/38 cm, 40/42 cm, and 44/46 cm, making it suitable for a range of body measurements.

Knitting Techniques

The Lana Grossa 13 Pullover is constructed using the bottom-up seamed method, meaning the garment pieces are knitted from the cast-on edge upward and then sewn together. The sweater is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for precise shaping and control over the garment construction.

Key shaping techniques employed include:

• Full-fashion decreases at armholes and sleeve caps, which create a refined, tailored appearance by positioning decreases one or two stitches in from the edge
• Bind-off shaping for armhole and sleeve cap construction, providing clean, finished edges
• Ribbed edging at the hem, cuffs, and neckline for elasticity and a polished finish

Stitches Used

The primary stitch throughout the pullover is stockinette stitch (St st), which creates the smooth, classic fabric that forms the body of the sweater. This stitch is achieved by alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side, producing the characteristic V-pattern texture.

Ribbing is used strategically for structure and fit:

• 5x5 rib (5 knit stitches alternating with 5 purl stitches) creates the waistband, cuff edging, and neckline treatment. This ribbed pattern is worked over a multiple of 10 plus 13 plus 2 selvage stitches
• I-cord is constructed using double-pointed needles with 6 cast-on stitches, worked in a tube by knitting each row from the right side and sliding stitches back to repeat, creating a decorative cord approximately 48 cm in length

Materials and Gauge

The Lana Grossa 13 Pullover is knitted in Lana Grossa Slow Wool Lino, a premium yarn blend composed of 85% superwash Merino wool and 15% linen. This fiber combination provides durability, breathability, and easy care. The yarn is available in Medium Blue (color 126) and requires 350 grams for size 36/38, 400 grams for size 40/42, and 450 grams for size 44/46.

The recommended gauge is 25 stitches and 33 rows over 10 x 10 centimeters in stockinette stitch, achieved using size 3.5 mm needles. The pattern calls for two size 3.5 mm double-pointed needles for the I-cord and a size 3.5 mm circular needle measuring 40 cm long, providing versatility in needle choice depending on knitter preference.

Construction Details

The back piece is cast on with 145 (155, 165) stitches and worked in 5x5 ribbing for 40 cm before transitioning to stockinette stitch. Armhole shaping begins with binding off 3 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows, followed by 2 stitches at the beginning of the next 6 rows, with full-fashion decreases worked over 7 (7, 9) right-side rows, resulting in 113 (123, 129) stitches. The armhole depth measures 20 (21, 22) centimeters before binding off the center 53 stitches and placing the remaining shoulder stitches on holders.

The front is worked identically to the back until the same measurements are reached. Sleeves are worked flat and feature cap shaping with bind-offs and full-fashion decreases that create a tapered, fitted silhouette. The I-cord elements are made separately and measure approximately 48 centimeters before binding off.