Lana Grossa 19 Jacket Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Lana Grossa 19 Jacket in Amoroso

What Is Being Made

The Lana Grossa 19 Jacket in Amoroso is a knitted cardigan jacket designed for intermediate-level knitters. This garment features a structured construction with front bands, shaped armholes, tailored neck shaping, and set-in sleeves. The jacket is available in three sizes: 36/38, 40/42, and 44, making it suitable for a range of body measurements. The design showcases a classic cardigan silhouette with full-fashion decreases for refined shaping details.

Techniques Used

This intermediate knitting project employs several key techniques to create a polished, professional finish. Full-fashion decreasing is used throughout the garment for visible, decorative shaping at the neck and shoulders, creating a refined aesthetic. The jacket utilizes two-needle sizing with a transition from smaller to larger needles to control fabric density and drape. Selvage stitches are worked on every row at the edges to create clean, finished side seams. The construction method involves working separate pieces—left front, right front, back, and sleeves—that are later assembled. Armhole shaping is incorporated through strategic increases and decreases, while neck shaping uses gradual decreases worked every sixth row for a smooth, contoured neckline. A neckband is knitted directly from live stitches for a seamless finish.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch (St st): The primary stitch used for the main body of the jacket, created by knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows. This creates a smooth, classic fabric ideal for showcasing the yarn's characteristics.
• Rib Pattern (K1, P1): Used for the front bands and cuffs to create elasticity and a finished edge. The alternating knit and purl stitches provide structure and help the bands maintain their shape.
• Slip Stitch (sl): Employed in the front band pattern rows, worked either purlwise with yarn in front or knitwise with yarn in back, creating a neat, professional edge detail.
• Selvage Stitches: Knit on every row at the first and last stitch of each piece to create clean edges that are easier to seam together.

Materials

The Lana Grossa 19 Jacket in Amoroso is knitted using Lana Grossa Amoroso yarn, a premium blend fiber composition. The yarn contains 23% pure wool, 23% silk, 23% cotton, 23% acrylic, and 8% polyamide, creating a balanced yarn with excellent drape, sheen, and durability. The yardage is 400 meters per 100 grams. Yarn quantities required are 400 grams for size 36/38, and 500 grams for both sizes 40/42 and 44/46. The featured colorway is Antique Violet/Orange/Apple Green (color 12), a sophisticated multi-tonal option. The project requires size 4 mm and size 6 mm knitting needles to achieve proper gauge and fabric characteristics.