Lana Grossa Crocheted Pullover Pattern

Lana Grossa Crocheted Pullover in Linea Pura A Mano

What is Being Made

This is a crocheted pullover sweater in a T-shaped construction, available in sizes 36/38 and 40/42. The design features an all-over wave stitch pattern worked in a multicolor organic cotton yarn, creating a textured, flowing aesthetic suitable for warm-weather wear.

Construction Techniques

The pullover employs several key crochet techniques to achieve its finished structure:

• Worked Flat: The back and front pieces are constructed flat using rows rather than in continuous rounds, allowing for precise shaping and pattern control.
• Worked Side to Side: The back piece is uniquely constructed by working from one sleeve cuff across to the opposite sleeve cuff, rather than from bottom to top. This directional approach is indicated on the schematic and allows the wave pattern to flow horizontally across the garment.
• Seamed Construction: After all pieces are completed, they are assembled using seaming techniques. Shoulder seams are sewn with the center left open for the neckline opening, and side and sleeve seams are joined to create the finished garment shape.
• Lace Elements: The wave pattern creates an openwork, lace-like texture that provides visual interest and breathability in the finished fabric.

Stitches Used

The pullover is constructed using fundamental crochet stitches combined to create the wave pattern:

• Double Crochet (dc): The primary stitch used throughout the pattern, providing structure and height to the fabric.
• Chain Stitches (ch): Used for foundation chains and pattern repeats. The initial foundation chain is 45 chains plus 3 additional chains (which count as a double crochet), with additional chains added at the right edge during construction.
• Slip Stitch (sl st): Used for joining and finishing details, including the slip stitch rounds worked around the neck edge and bottom edge of the body for a clean, finished appearance.
• Wave Pattern: The wave pattern is a charted stitch pattern with a multiple of 14 stitches plus 3 edge stitches, plus 3 additional stitches. The pattern is worked according to a provided chart, with rows 1–6 worked once, then rows 5 and 6 repeated throughout. The chart is read with wrong-side row numbers on the left edge and right-side row numbers on the right edge, beginning with a wrong-side row.

Materials

The pullover is crafted using high-quality materials specified for the pattern:

• Yarn: 600 grams for size 36/38 or 650 grams for size 40/42 of Lana Grossa A Mano, which is 100% organic cotton. The yarn is worked at 110 meters per 50 grams. The colorway used is Yellow/Apricot/Mint/Cyclamen/Taupe (color 16), a multicolor blend that creates visual depth in the wave pattern.
• Hook: A size 4.5 mm crochet hook is used throughout the project.
• Gauge: The pattern is worked to a gauge of 18 stitches and 9 rows equaling 10 x 10 centimeters in the wave pattern using the 4.5 mm hook. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for proper fit and finished measurements.

Finishing Details

The pullover is finished with professional blocking and assembly techniques. Pieces are pinned to specified measurements and blocked to shape before seaming. The neckline opening measures 28 centimeters across the center front and back. A single round of slip stitches is worked around both the neck edge and the bottom edge of the body, creating a neat, defined border that prevents stretching and adds a polished finish to the garment.