Lana Grossa 21 Top Jumper Crochet Pattern

Lana Grossa 21 Top in Linea Pura Fourseason

What Is Being Made

The Lana Grossa 21 Top in Linea Pura Fourseason is a knitted and crocheted garment designed as a versatile top available in two sizes: 36/38 and 40/42. This piece combines knitting techniques for the main body with crochet finishing details, making it a hybrid construction project suitable for crafters experienced with both techniques.

Knitting Techniques and Construction Method

The top is constructed using a bottom-up, worked-flat approach for the primary body pieces, with seaming used to join the components. The back and front panels are knitted separately on straight needles before being sewn together, allowing for precise shaping and fit adjustments. The garment features armhole shaping achieved through strategic bind-offs at the beginning of rows, creating a tailored silhouette. A rolled edge is added to the bottom of the piece using a circular needle, which is then worked in the round for a finished hem.

Stitch Details

The primary stitch pattern used throughout the body is staggered brioche rib, worked according to a provided chart. This textured rib creates visual interest and elasticity in the finished fabric. The pattern incorporates slip garter selvage on side edges—where the first stitch is slipped knitwise and the last stitch is knitted on every row—providing neat, professional-looking selvage edges ideal for seaming. A slip stitch selvage variation is also used in specific sections, with the first stitch knitted and the last stitch slipped purlwise with yarn in front. The rolled edge at the bottom is created by picking up stitches around the perimeter and knitting in the round for six rounds before binding off loosely.

Crochet Finishing

Crochet work is incorporated for the armhole edging, worked with single crochet stitches using a size 5 mm crochet hook. This detail adds a refined finish to the armholes and demonstrates the hybrid nature of the design.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The top requires 250 grams for size 36/38 or 300 grams for size 40/42 of Lana Grossa Fourseason yarn. This yarn is composed of 45% extrafine organic Merino wool, 40% organic cotton, and 15% recycled cashmarine, offering a blend of breathability, durability, and luxury. The yarn provides 105 meters per 50-gram ball, making it a worsted-weight yarn suitable for structured garments. The sample shown is worked in Coral (color 16).

Tools Required

• Size 6 mm knitting needles for the main body construction
• Size 6 mm circular needle, 80 cm long for the rolled edge and working in the round
• Size 5 mm crochet hook for armhole edging

Finishing and Blocking

The pattern includes professional finishing instructions: pieces are pinned to measurements and blocked before assembly, side seams are sewn together, and the rolled edge and armhole edging are added after the main construction is complete. This staged finishing approach ensures a polished, well-fitted final garment.