Lana Grossa 26 Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Lana Grossa 26 Pullover in Linea Pura Organico

What is Being Made

This is a classic knitted pullover sweater designed in three sizes: 36/38, 40/42, and 44. The garment features a contemporary color-block stripe pattern worked in three organic cotton colors: Light Grey, Reed, and Beige. The pullover is constructed with a traditional raglan sleeve design, making it a versatile layering piece suitable for various seasons and occasions.

Construction Method and Techniques

The Lana Grossa 26 Pullover is constructed using the bottom-up seamed method, meaning the back, front, and sleeves are knitted separately from the cast-on edge upward, then sewn together. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for easier stripe pattern management and traditional seaming techniques.

The design incorporates full-fashion decreases for shaping the raglan armholes, creating a refined, tailored appearance. The back and front pieces are shaped identically with decreases worked at regular intervals to form the characteristic raglan slope. Sleeves are shaped with increases worked at specific row intervals to create a comfortable, well-fitted sleeve cap that transitions smoothly into the raglan armhole.

Stitch Techniques

The primary stitch used throughout this pullover is garter stitch, which is created by knitting every row on both right-side and wrong-side rows. Garter stitch produces a textured, reversible fabric with distinctive horizontal ridges and provides excellent structure and stability for a garment of this style. This stitch choice contributes to the pullover's durability and casual aesthetic.

The visual interest of the design comes from the striped color patterns rather than complex stitch variations. Two distinct stripe patterns are employed: Stripe Pattern 1 for the back and front pieces, and Stripe Pattern 2 for the sleeves, allowing for coordinated but varied color sequences across the garment.

Stripe Patterns

Stripe Pattern 1 (Back and Front): This pattern repeats five complete cycles of [2 rows Light Grey, 8 rows Reed, 6 rows Beige, 2 rows Light Grey], followed by a final sequence of 2 rows Light Grey, 8 rows Reed, and 6 rows Beige, totaling 106 rows. This creates a balanced, rhythmic color distribution across the body of the sweater.

Stripe Pattern 2 (Sleeves): The sleeve pattern repeats six complete cycles of [2 rows Light Grey, 8 rows Reed, 6 rows Beige, 2 rows Light Grey], followed by 2 rows Light Grey, 10 rows Reed, and 6 rows Beige, totaling 124 rows. The longer sleeve pattern accommodates the increased row count needed for sleeve shaping while maintaining visual harmony with the body stripes.

Materials and Tools

The Lana Grossa 26 Pullover is knitted with Lana Grossa Organico yarn, a 100% organic cotton fiber that offers breathability and a natural feel. The yardage requirements vary by size: 250 grams (approximately 450 meters) in Light Grey for the smallest size, increasing to 350 grams for the largest size. Reed color requires 200 to 250 grams depending on size, while Beige requires 150 to 200 grams. The yarn is worked at a gauge of 90 meters per 50-gram ball.

Knitting is accomplished with size 4.5 mm needles, which are used for all main construction. A size 4 mm crochet hook is also included in the materials list, likely for finishing techniques such as edging or seaming details. The organic cotton composition makes this pullover an excellent choice for warm-weather wear or as a breathable layering piece year-round.

Sizing and Fit

The pattern provides detailed instructions for three sizes with measurements given in centimeters. The back piece measures approximately 35 centimeters from cast-on to the beginning of raglan shaping, with the total length reaching approximately 62 to 64 centimeters depending on size. Sleeve shaping begins at 16 to 20 centimeters from the cast-on edge, allowing for appropriate sleeve length and cap height proportional to each size.