Lana Grossa 20 Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Lana Grossa 20 Pullover in Tre Seta

What Is Being Made

The Lana Grossa 20 Pullover in Tre Seta is a classic knitted sweater featuring a V-neck design. This pullover is worked in a timeless seed stitch pattern with a decorative center stitch detail, creating visual texture throughout the garment. The design is available in multiple sizes ranging from 36/38 to 48/50, making it suitable for various body measurements.

Techniques Used

This pullover is constructed using a bottom-up, seamed, and worked-flat approach. The garment pieces are knitted flat on straight needles rather than in the round, then seamed together to create the finished sweater. The construction method allows for precise shaping and control over the fit, particularly in the V-neck shaping and sleeve cap. Full-fashion increases are employed at the sleeve edges, a technique that creates decorative, symmetrical shaping lines rather than simple edge increases, enhancing the garment's finished appearance.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch pattern is seed stitch, which is worked over a multiple of 2 plus 1, with 2-stitch selvage stitches at each edge for neat finishing. Seed stitch is created by alternating knit and purl stitches across each row, then purling the knit stitches and knitting the purl stitches on subsequent rows. This creates a textured, bumpy fabric with excellent drape and stability.

A specialized center stitch detail is incorporated into the design. This stitch involves creating a yarn over, slipping a stitch purlwise, then knitting together the slipped stitch and yarn over on the following row. This center stitch is worked once, then rows 2 and 3 of the pattern are repeated, creating an interesting focal point within the seed stitch background.

Two-stitch selvage stitches are maintained at each edge throughout the pattern, providing clean, finished edges that are easier to seam. The V-neck shaping is achieved using skp (slip, knit, pass slipped stitch over) decreases, which create a neat, left-leaning decrease line that frames the neckline.

Materials

This pullover requires 550 to 700 grams of Lana Grossa Tre Seta yarn, depending on the finished size. The yarn is a premium blend containing 40% Merino wool, 35% silk, 20% baby alpaca, and 5% viscose. This composition provides a luxurious feel with excellent drape, breathability, and a subtle sheen from the silk content. The yarn is available in a yardage of 130 meters per 50-gram ball.

The pattern calls for size 5 mm needles as the primary tool for constructing the pullover pieces. A size 4 mm crochet hook is also required, likely for finishing details such as binding off or edge work. The garment shown in the pattern is worked in Green (color 12).

Pattern Details and Sizing

• Available in four size ranges: 36/38, 40/42, 44/46, and 48/50
• Body length measures approximately 46 cm from cast-on to V-neck shaping, with total length reaching approximately 63 cm from cast-on
• Sleeves are shaped with full-fashion increases worked at varying intervals depending on size, creating a fitted sleeve cap
• V-neck shaping is accomplished by dividing the front and working each side separately with decreases worked at the neck edge
• Pattern includes detailed instructions for all four sizes, with figures in parentheses indicating adjustments for larger sizes