Lana Grossa 27 Pullover Jumper Crochet Pattern

Lana Grossa 27 Pullover in Slow Wool Lino

What is Being Made

This is a pullover sweater designed from Filati Classici 15 edition, available in three sizes: 36/38, 40/42, and 44/46. The pullover features a classic construction with set-in sleeves, front pockets with ribbed trim, and a refined silhouette suitable for everyday wear.

Techniques Used

The Lana Grossa 27 Pullover employs a combination of knitting techniques to create its structure:

• Bottom-up construction: The body pieces are worked flat from the cast-on edge upward, allowing for straightforward shaping and sizing adjustments
• Seamed assembly: Individual pieces are sewn together after completion, creating clean, professional seams
• Top-down sleeves: Sleeves are worked from the top down using picked-up stitches, with full-fashion decreases for a tailored fit
• Pocket linings: Two pocket linings are worked separately in stockinette stitch and secured with ribbed pocket trim on the front
• Flat working method: All pieces are worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, providing flexibility in pattern work and shaping

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes fundamental knitting stitches to achieve its elegant appearance:

• Stockinette stitch (St st): The primary fabric throughout the sweater, created by knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows, producing a smooth, classic finish
• Ribbed pattern (Rib patt): A 2x2 rib (p2, k2) used for pocket trim detailing, providing elasticity and visual interest
• Full-fashion decreases: Decreases worked one stitch in from the edge on sleeves for a professional, shaped appearance
• Make one increases (M1R): Right-leaning increases used for side shaping, maintaining the integrity of the stitch pattern

Materials

The Lana Grossa 27 Pullover is designed to be worked in Lana Grossa Slow Wool Lino, a premium yarn blend combining natural fibers. The yarn composition is 85% superwash Merino wool and 15% linen, offering breathability and durability. Yardage requirements are 300 grams for size 36/38, and 400 grams for sizes 40/42 and 44/46. The pattern specifies the yarn weight as 400 meters per 100 grams, allowing for appropriate gauge calculations. The sample shown is worked in Green (col 9).

Needles and hooks required include size 3.5 mm straight needles, size 4 mm straight needles, size 3.5 mm and 4 mm circular needles each measuring 40 centimeters in length, and a size 4 mm crochet hook for finishing details.