Lana Grossa Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Lana Grossa Pullover in Setasuri Big

What is Being Made

This is a pullover sweater designed in four sizes (36/38, 40/42, 44/46, and 48/50). The garment features a classic crew neckline with structured shoulder shaping and set-in sleeves. The pullover is constructed using a bottom-up seamed method, combining flat knitting for the body and sleeves with circular knitting techniques for finishing details.

Construction Techniques

The Lana Grossa Pullover in Setasuri Big employs several key construction methods:

• Bottom-up construction: The back and front panels are knitted from the cast-on edge upward, with sleeves worked separately and then set into armholes
• Worked flat: The main body pieces and sleeves are worked flat on straight needles, creating seamed edges that are joined together
• Worked in the round: A circular needle is used for finishing elements, particularly for neckline and ribbed edgings
• Seamed assembly: Individual pieces are sewn together to create the finished garment, allowing for precise shaping at shoulders and armholes

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The design incorporates multiple stitch patterns to create texture and structure:

• 2x2 Ribbing (K2, P2): Used for the lower body ribbing and cuff ribbing on sleeves, providing elasticity and a fitted finish. The ribbing measures 9 cm in depth on both the body and sleeves
• 1x1 Ribbing (K1, P1): Applied after a decorative eyelet transition row, creating a narrower ribbed section that measures 15 cm on the sleeves
• Stockinette Stitch (St st): The primary stitch used for the main body fabric, created by knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows. This produces a smooth, classic sweater fabric
• Eyelet Detail: A decorative lace pattern created using yarn overs and decreases (skp, yo, k2tog, yo) that transitions between the ribbed cuff and the main sleeve fabric, adding visual interest and a delicate design element

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The pullover is knitted using Lana Grossa Setasuri Big, a premium luxury yarn blend. The fiber composition is 70% Suri alpaca, 20% silk, and 10% Merino wool, creating a soft, lustrous fabric with excellent drape and warmth. The yarn is supplied at a yardage of 100 meters per 25 grams.

Yarn quantities required vary by size:

• Size 36/38: 275 grams
• Size 40/42: 300 grams
• Size 44/46: 300 grams
• Size 48/50: 325 grams

The pattern specifies the yarn color as Yolk (color 509).

Needles and Tools

The construction requires the following needle sizes:

• Size 3.5 mm needles: Used for casting on and working the initial ribbed sections, which creates a tighter gauge for elastic edgings
• Size 4 mm needles: Used for the main stockinette stitch fabric, creating the primary garment gauge
• Size 4 mm circular needle, 40 cm long: Used for working certain sections in the round and for finishing techniques

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern is worked to a gauge of 19 stitches and 26 rows over 10 x 10 centimeters in stockinette stitch on size 4 mm needles. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for the pullover to fit properly across all four available sizes. The garment features detailed shaping at the shoulders and neck, with specific stitch bind-offs creating a structured, professional finish.