Lana Grossa Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Lana Grossa Pullover in About Berlin Vanity

What is Being Made

This is a knitted pullover sweater in a single size, designed as part of the About Berlin collection. The garment features a classic pullover silhouette with set-in sleeves and a finished neckband, creating a versatile wardrobe piece suitable for various styling occasions.

Knitting Techniques Used

The Lana Grossa Pullover employs several fundamental knitting construction methods:

• Bottom-up construction: The sweater is knitted beginning from the lower edges and working upward toward the shoulders and neckline
• Worked flat: Most pieces are created on straight needles in flat rows rather than in continuous rounds, allowing for easier shaping and seaming
• Worked in the round: The neckband is worked circularly using a circular needle to create a seamless finished edge
• Seamed construction: Individual pieces (front, back, sleeves) are knitted separately and then sewn together using raglan, side, and sleeve seams
• Blocking and finishing: Pieces are pinned to measurements and blocked before seaming to ensure proper dimensions and professional appearance

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The pullover incorporates several key stitches and techniques:

• Stockinette stitch (St st): The primary fabric stitch, created by knitting on the right side and purling on the wrong side, producing a smooth, classic knit surface
• Ribbed pattern (K1, P1): Used for the sleeve cuffs and neckband to create elastic, fitted edges that hug the body
• Selvage stitches: Edge stitches worked on every row (slip first stitch knitwise, knit last stitch) to create neat, finished side edges suitable for seaming
• Full-fashion decreases: Decorative decreases worked several stitches in from the edges using k2tog and skp techniques, maintaining the ribbed pattern at the edges for a polished, tailored appearance
• Full-fashion increases: Corresponding increase techniques (M1) used to shape the garment while maintaining the aesthetic integrity of the design

Materials and Gauge

The Lana Grossa Pullover is designed to be worked in Lana Grossa About Berlin Vanity yarn, a premium blend fiber composition. The yarn consists of 54% cotton, 21% viscose, 13% silk, and 12% polyamide, offering a luxurious feel with excellent breathability and drape. The yarn is available in a Salmon/Grey Green/Vanilla/Grey Blue/Violet Variegated colorway (color 4), providing visual interest through its multi-tonal palette.

The total yardage requirement is 450 grams of About Berlin Vanity yarn, which provides 130 meters per 50-gram ball. This generous yardage allows for the complete construction of the pullover including sleeves and neckband.

Needles and Tools

The pattern requires two sizes of needles to create varied fabric densities:

• Size 3.5 mm needles: Used for ribbed cuffs and edges where a tighter gauge is desired to create elasticity and definition
• Size 5 mm needles: Used for the main body and sleeves in stockinette stitch, creating a more relaxed drape
• Size 3.5 mm circular needle, 50 cm long: Used for the neckband to work in the round and create a seamless finished edge

Construction Details

The sleeves are constructed with careful shaping through strategic decreases. They begin with a ribbed cuff worked over 9 centimeters, followed by stockinette stitch body with full-fashion decreases positioned to create a tapered, fitted silhouette. The sleeve cap features bind-off shaping and multiple decrease rows to create a smooth armhole integration.

The neckband is added as a final finishing element, worked circularly in ribbed pattern to provide a comfortable, elastic finish that frames the neckline. All seams are sewn after blocking, ensuring precise fit and professional construction quality.