Lana Grossa Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Lana Grossa Pullover in Setasuri

What is Being Made

This is a pullover sweater designed as part of the Nordic Knits collection by Lana Grossa. The garment is available in two sizes: 36–40 and 42–46. The pullover features a sophisticated construction that combines in-the-round knitting with flat knitting techniques, creating a seamless integration of body and sleeve shaping.

Construction Method

The Lana Grossa Setasuri Pullover is constructed using a bottom-up, seamed approach with mixed construction methods. The body is initially worked in one piece in the round to the underarm, then separated to work the back and front flat. This hybrid technique allows for efficient knitting while maintaining the structural integrity of the garment. The design begins with a ribbed cuff at the lower edge, worked in the round, before transitioning to the main stitch pattern.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The pullover employs several key stitch techniques:

• Rib Pattern: A classic k1, p1 (knit one, purl one) ribbing is worked for the initial 16 rounds, creating a fitted edge that measures 5 cm from the cast-on. This ribbing provides elasticity and helps the garment maintain its shape.
• Half-Brioche Stitch: The main body of the pullover is worked in half-brioche, a textured stitch that creates visual depth and elasticity. The gauge for this stitch is 18 stitches and 39 rows/rounds over a 10 x 10 cm swatch.
• Chart-Based Patterning: The design follows charted instructions (Chart A and Chart B) that provide detailed row-by-row and round-by-round guidance. The pattern includes a 2-stitch repeat shown in grey on the chart, which is repeated multiple times across the width of the piece. Selvage stitches are incorporated on every row, with the first stitch slipped knitwise and the last stitch knitted, creating clean finished edges.
• Shaping Increases and Decreases: Strategic increases are worked according to the chart, occurring every 10th row four to six times, then every 8th row two to zero times, depending on size. Bind-offs are used to shape the armholes, with 6 stitches bound off initially and 5 stitches bound off on the following row.

Techniques Used

The pullover incorporates multiple advanced knitting techniques:

• Working in the Round: The lower body and ribbing are worked circularly using circular needles, eliminating the need for seaming in these sections and creating a seamless fabric.
• Worked Flat: After the body is divided at the underarm, the back and front are worked flat on straight needles, allowing for easier armhole and neckline shaping.
• Two-Strand Knitting: Throughout the entire project, two strands of yarn are held together, which affects gauge, needle size selection, and the overall weight and drape of the finished garment.
• Seamed Construction: The separated back and front pieces are eventually seamed together, along with sleeves, to complete the garment.
• Chart Reading: The pattern relies on charted instructions, requiring knitters to read symbols and follow row/round numbers indicated on both the right edge (for right-side rows/rounds) and left edge (for wrong-side rows) of the chart.

Materials and Tools

The Lana Grossa Setasuri Pullover is crafted using premium materials and specific needle sizes:

• Yarn: Lana Grossa Setasuri in the colorway Violet Blue (color 27). The yarn composition is 69% Suri alpaca and 31% silk, providing a luxurious blend that combines the softness and warmth of alpaca with the lustrous sheen and smooth texture of silk. The yardage is 212 meters per 25-gram skein. Total yardage required is 325 grams (approximately 2,756 meters) for the smaller size or 350 grams (approximately 2,968 meters) for the larger size.
• Needles: The pattern calls for multiple circular needle sizes and lengths. Size 2.5 mm circular needles in 25, 40, and 80 cm lengths are used for the ribbed sections. Size 3.5 mm circular needles in 40