Lana Grossa 20 Top Knitting Pattern

Lana Grossa Amoroso Design 20 Top

What is Being Made

The Lana Grossa Amoroso Design 20 Top is a knitted pullover garment available in three sizes: 36/38, 40/42, and 44. This intermediate-level knitting project features a classic top construction with shaped armholes, a crew neckline with ribbed straps, and finished side seams. The design combines stockinette stitch body panels with ribbed detailing at the hem, neckline, and straps, creating a refined, wearable garment suitable for everyday wear.

Techniques Used

This knitting pattern employs several fundamental garment construction techniques. The piece begins with a ribbed cuff worked on smaller needles to create elastic edge definition. Gauge management is essential, with the pattern requiring 19 stitches and 27 rows measuring 10 x 10 centimeters in stockinette stitch on size 5 mm needles. The pattern demonstrates armhole shaping through strategic bind-offs at regular intervals, creating a fitted sleeve cap. Neck shaping involves binding off center stitches and working each shoulder separately, a standard method for creating crew necklines. The finishing process includes blocking to measurements and seaming, which are critical for achieving professional results in knitted garments.

Stitches Used

• Ribbed Pattern (K1, P1): Alternating knit and purl stitches create vertical columns of texture, used at the hem, neckline, and straps for elasticity and definition
• Stockinette Stitch (St st): Knit on right-side rows and purl on wrong-side rows, forming the smooth primary fabric of the front and back panels
• Selvage Stitches: Edge stitches worked on every row to create clean finished edges. Standard selvage uses knit stitches on both sides, while twisted garter selvage employs knit through the back loop on right-side rows and purl through the back loop on wrong-side rows, with slip stitches creating a refined edge
• Twisted Garter Stitch: Applied to the first and last stitches of the shoulder straps for reinforcement and visual interest

Materials and Specifications

This pattern calls for Lana Grossa Amoroso yarn, a premium blend composed of 23% pure wool, 23% silk, 23% cotton, 23% acrylic, and 8% polyamide. This fiber combination provides durability, breathability, and a luxurious hand feel. Yardage requirements vary by size: 200 grams (approximately 400 meters) for sizes 36/38, 200 grams for size 40/42, and 300 grams for size 44. The pattern specifies size 4 mm and 5 mm needles—the smaller needles create the ribbed sections while the larger needles accommodate the stockinette body. The colorway featured is Antique Violet/Orange/Apple Green (color 12), offering a sophisticated multi-tonal option.