Lana Grossa 14 Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Lana Grossa 14 Pullover in Alta Moda Cotolana

What Is Being Made

This is a pullover sweater designed in a classic crewneck style, available in sizes 36/38 through 48. The garment features a sophisticated color-blocked striped design created through alternating bands of three coordinating colors: Light Beige, Pastel Turquoise, and Brown, with Carnation accents. The pullover is constructed as a traditional seamed garment with separate front, back, and sleeve pieces that are knitted individually and then assembled.

Construction Techniques

The Lana Grossa 14 Pullover employs a bottom-up construction method, meaning all pieces are knitted from the lower edge upward toward the shoulders. The garment is worked flat on straight needles for the body and sleeves, allowing for easier color changes and stripe pattern management. The pieces are then seamed together using traditional mattress stitch or similar joining techniques. The collar is worked in the round using a circular needle, creating a finished neckline. This combination of flat and circular knitting provides both design flexibility and a professional finished appearance.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The pullover incorporates three primary stitch patterns:

• Rib Pattern (P2, K2): A 2x2 ribbed knit used for the cuff edges at the wrists and waist, providing elasticity and a fitted finish. The ribbing is worked over 3 centimeters before transitioning to the main pattern.
• Stockinette Stitch (St st): Knit on the right side and purl on the wrong side, this smooth, classic stitch forms the foundation of the main body and creates clean vertical lines that showcase the horizontal color stripes.
• Garter Stitch: Knitted on every row, garter stitch appears in the striped pattern sections, creating horizontal texture and visual interest. The pattern alternates between 12 rows of garter stitch in Light Beige and 18 rows of stockinette stitch in Carnation, with additional garter stitch sections in other colors.

Stripe Pattern Details

Pattern 1 establishes the color-blocking sequence: 12 rows of garter stitch worked in Light Beige, followed by 18 rows of stockinette stitch, then 12 rows of garter stitch in Carnation, and another 18 rows of stockinette stitch. This sequence creates bold, balanced horizontal bands that repeat throughout the sweater body and sleeves, unifying the design across all pieces.

Shaping and Fit

The pullover features tailored shaping for a refined silhouette. The sleeves incorporate gradual increases worked at the side edges, beginning on specific rows and continuing at varying intervals (every 8th row, alternating 6th and 8th rows, or every 6th row, depending on size). These increases progress from 70 stitches at the cuff to between 102 and 114 stitches at the cap, creating a gently curved sleeve that accommodates arm movement while maintaining a contemporary fit. The armholes and neckline are shaped through strategic decreases worked at the edges, with decreases of varying stitch counts (4, 3, 2, and 1 stitch reductions) creating a smooth, graduated curve.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Lana Grossa 14 Pullover is designed for Lana Grossa Alta Moda Cotolana, a premium blended yarn composed of 45% Merino wool, 45% Pima cotton, and 10% polyamide. This fiber content provides breathability, durability, and a soft hand feel ideal for a versatile pullover. The yarn yields 150 meters per 50 grams. Yardage requirements vary by size: the smallest size (36/38) requires 250 grams in Light Beige (col 19), 150 grams in Pastel Turquoise (col 12), and 100 grams each in Brown (col 25) and Carnation (col 4), totaling approximately 600 grams. Larger sizes require proportionally increased yardage.

Needles and Tools

The pattern calls for size 3 mm and 4.5 mm straight needles for the flat-worked body and sleeves, with the smaller needles used for ribbed cuff and waistband sections to maintain elasticity. A size 4.5 mm