Lana Grossa Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Lana Grossa Pullover in Allora

What is Being Made

The Lana Grossa Pullover in Allora is a classic knitted sweater featuring a button-front closure design. This pullover is worked as a structured garment with two separate halves that are seamed together, creating a polished, finished look. The design includes a ribbed buttonhole band and matching button band, with ten decorative buttons providing both functional and aesthetic appeal to the front opening.

Knitting Techniques Used

This pullover employs several fundamental knitting construction techniques to achieve its professional appearance. The garment is worked flat on straight needles in separate pieces, then seamed together for a tailored finish. The bottom-up construction method begins at the cast-on edge and works upward toward the shoulders and neckline. Additionally, worked-in-the-round techniques are incorporated for the ribbed bands, which are picked up and worked circularly using a circular needle to create neat, finished edges along the button and buttonhole bands.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The pullover utilizes classic knitting stitches to create its structure and texture. Stockinette stitch forms the primary fabric body, created by knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows for a smooth, refined appearance. A rib pattern of p2, k3 (purl two, knit three) is used throughout the button and buttonhole bands, providing elasticity and a traditional finished edge. Garter stitch selvage is worked on every row by knitting the first and last stitch, creating neat side edges that are ideal for seaming. A slip stitch selvage variation is also employed, with the first stitch knitted through the back loop and the last stitch slipped purlwise to maintain consistent edge tension.

Shaping and Construction Details

The pullover features full-fashion increases worked at the sleeve edges, creating a professional, symmetrical appearance. Increases are strategically placed at regular intervals—every 24th and 26th row, then every 18th and 20th row, and finally every 14th and 16th row—depending on the size being knitted. This graduated increase pattern ensures proper sleeve cap shaping and a well-fitted armhole. The two halves of the front are worked separately with reversed shaping and pattern placement, allowing for the button and buttonhole bands to be positioned symmetrically on each side.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The pullover is knitted in Lana Grossa Allora, a premium blended yarn composed of 76% cotton, 14% superfine Merino wool, and 10% baby alpaca. This fiber composition creates a breathable, soft, and durable fabric suitable for a versatile pullover. The yardage is 300 meters per 50 grams. Yarn quantities required are 300 grams for sizes 36/38, and 350 grams for sizes 40/42 and 44. The sample shown is worked in Pastel Blue (color 7).

Needles and Notions

The pullover requires two sizes of needles to create proper gauge and fabric texture. Size 2.5 mm needles are used for ribbed sections where a tighter gauge is desired, while size 3.5 mm needles are used for the main stockinette stitch body. A size 3.5 mm circular needle measuring 40 centimeters long is essential for picking up stitches and working the button and buttonhole bands in the round. The design calls for ten 20 mm buttons by UNION KNOPF, item 453602, in color 22, providing both functional closures and decorative detail to the front opening.

Size Range

The pullover is available in three size options: 36/38, 40/42, and 44. Instructions are provided for the smallest size (36/38), with measurements for larger sizes given in parentheses throughout the pattern.