Lana Grossa 24 Pullover Jumper Crochet Pattern

Lana Grossa 24 Pullover in Slow Wool Canapa

What is Being Made

This is a pullover sweater designed by Lana Grossa, featured in Filati Classici 15 edition. The garment is available in three sizes: 36/38, 40/42, and 44/46. The pullover features a combination of stockinette stitch and purl garter stitch patterning, creating textural interest across the body and sleeves.

Techniques Used

The Lana Grossa 24 Pullover is worked flat, meaning pieces are constructed separately on straight needles rather than in the round. This construction method allows for easier pattern management and shaping. The design incorporates both knitting and crochet techniques. The primary construction uses knitting needles, while the crochet hook is employed for finishing details. The garment is assembled by working individual pieces—front, back, and sleeves—which are then joined together.

Stitches Used

Two primary stitches form the foundation of this design:

• Stockinette Stitch (St st): Created by knitting on the right side and purling on the wrong side, this stitch produces a smooth, classic fabric. Stockinette stitch is used for selvage stitches and sections of the body, providing structure and drape.
• Purl Garter Stitch: Worked by knitting one stitch for the selvage, purling to the last stitch, then knitting one stitch for the selvage on every row. This creates a textured, ridged pattern that adds visual and tactile interest. The purl garter stitch motif is worked over a central section spanning 80 to 102 stitches depending on size, repeated across 22 rows and cycled six times for substantial patterning.

The collar is also worked in purl garter stitch, creating a coordinated finish at the neckline.

Materials and Tools

The Lana Grossa 24 Pullover is crafted from Lana Grossa Slow Wool Canapa, a sustainable yarn blend consisting of 90% superwash Merino wool and 10% hemp. This composition provides durability, easy care, and an eco-conscious fiber choice. The yardage requirement is 500 grams for size 36/38, 550 grams for size 40/42, and 600 grams for size 44/46. With a yardage of 100 meters per 50 grams, this allows crafters to calculate total yardage needed. The pattern calls for the yarn in Grey/Brown (color 14).

Needles and hooks required include size 6 mm knitting needles for the main construction and a size 4.5 mm crochet hook for finishing work. These tool sizes are appropriate for the yarn weight and create the intended fabric density and drape.

Construction Details

The pullover features shaped sleeves with increases worked at the beginning of right-side rows. The pattern includes strategic shaping: increases are worked at each end of a row, then every other row twice, followed by cast-on stitches at the beginning of subsequent rows to create the sleeve cap. The body features a marked center section for pattern placement, with selvage stitches maintaining clean edges. Bind-off instructions are provided to shape the sleeve cap and complete the garment. The design accommodates three size ranges with stitch count variations, ensuring proper fit across different body measurements.