Lana Grossa 22 Jacket Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Lana Grossa Amoroso Design 22 Jacket

Garment Overview

The Lana Grossa Amoroso Design 22 Jacket is a knitted cardigan constructed using a bottom-up, seamed, and worked-flat method. This classic cardigan design is available in two size ranges: 36–40 and 42–46, making it suitable for a range of body measurements. The jacket features structured shaping with raglan sleeves and includes functional pocket details integrated into the front panels.

Techniques and Construction Method

This cardigan employs bottom-up construction, meaning pieces are knitted from the cast-on edge upward toward the shoulders. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for traditional seaming to join the pieces together. This approach provides excellent stitch definition and control over shaping, particularly important for the precise decreases required in neck and raglan armhole shaping.

The design incorporates selvage stitches on every row—the first stitch is slipped knitwise and the last stitch is knitted—creating clean, professional edges that facilitate seaming. Charted stitch patterns guide the knitter through decorative motifs and textural elements, with charts labeled A/B, C/D, and E/F. Chart rows are numbered at the edges, with left-edge numbers indicating wrong-side rows and right-edge numbers indicating right-side rows. Knitters work rows 1–3 of the pattern once, then repeat rows 2 and 3 throughout the specified sections.

Shaping and Fit Details

The jacket features neck shaping accomplished through strategic decreases worked every 6th row eleven times, followed by decreases every 4th row once. This gradual shaping creates a flattering neckline. Raglan armhole shaping is incorporated simultaneously with neck shaping, providing a fitted sleeve cap that tapers smoothly into the bodice.

The cardigan includes functional pockets with integrated linings. Pocket linings are created separately by casting on 30 stitches and working in stockinette stitch for 14 centimeters. These linings are then worked into the front panels using a rib pattern, creating a secure and professional pocket construction.

Stitch Patterns and Techniques

• Stockinette Stitch (St st): The primary fabric structure, used for pocket linings and base construction
• Charted Patterns: Multiple decorative stitch patterns worked from charts, allowing for complex colorwork or textural variations
• Ribbed Patterns: Used for pocket placement and structural elements, worked from charts A and B
• Decreases: Knit 2 together (k2tog) and purl 2 together (p2tog) decreases, worked as needed to maintain pattern integrity during neck and armhole shaping
• Bind-off: Strategic bind-offs used to create pocket openings, with stitches later worked from holders

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Lana Grossa Amoroso Design 22 Jacket requires 400 to 500 grams of Lana Grossa Amoroso yarn, depending on size selection. This premium yarn is composed of a carefully balanced blend: 23% pure wool, 23% silk, 23% cotton, 23% acrylic, and 8% polyamide. This fiber composition creates a yarn with approximately 400 meters per 100 grams, offering excellent drape, durability, and a luxurious hand feel. The yarn is worked in the colorway Greige/Green Beige/Light Grey/Sand (color 1), a sophisticated neutral palette suitable for versatile styling.

Needles and Tools

Construction requires size 3.5 mm and 5 mm needles. The 3.5 mm needles are used for ribbed pattern sections and initial cast-on, creating a tighter gauge that provides structure and elasticity. The 5 mm needles are used for the main body and chart patterns, creating a more open gauge appropriate for the decorative stitch work. A 3.5 mm circular needle measuring 120 centimeters long is also required, likely for managing larger stitch counts during body construction or for working certain sections in the round if needed.

Gauge and Measurements

Precise gauge is essential