Lana Grossa 28 Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Lana Grossa Piuma Design 28 Pullover

What Is Being Made

The Lana Grossa 28 Pullover in Piuma is a classic crew-neck sweater available in sizes 36–40 and 42–46. This seamed pullover features a sophisticated color palette of Camel, Olive, Nougat, and Black, making it a versatile layering piece suitable for various occasions and seasons.

Knitting Techniques

This pullover is constructed using a bottom-up approach, with pieces worked flat on straight needles before being seamed together. This traditional construction method allows knitters to try on the garment as it progresses and make adjustments as needed.

The design incorporates multiple stitch patterns and techniques to create visual interest and texture:

• Ribbed cuffs and waistband: The sweater begins with a 2x2 rib pattern (knit 2, purl 2) at the lower edge, worked over 6 centimeters to create a fitted, elastic finish that hugs the body
• Reverse stockinette stitch: Used on the front and back as the primary background fabric, creating a smooth, refined surface
• Cable pattern: An aran cable pattern (referred to as Aran patt A) is worked over 22 stitches across the center front, adding dimensional texture and traditional Irish knitting heritage to the design
• Lace elements: The cable pattern chart includes yarn overs, introducing delicate lace details that complement the structured cables

Slip-stitch selvage edges are worked on every row by knitting the first stitch and slipping the last stitch purlwise with yarn in front, creating neat, professional seaming edges.

Stitches Used

The pullover employs a focused selection of fundamental knitting stitches:

• Knit stitch (k): The foundation of the stockinette background
• Purl stitch (p): Used in reverse stockinette sections and ribbed patterns
• Yarn over (yo): Creates the lace openings within the cable pattern
• Cable crosses: Worked according to the Aran pattern chart using a cable needle to create twisted rope effects
• Slip stitches: Used for selvage edges and pattern transitions

The cable pattern repeats over 16 rows, providing a balanced rhythm to the front panel design.

Materials and Tools

The Lana Grossa 28 Pullover requires 400 grams (450 grams for the larger size) of Lana Grossa Piuma yarn. This luxury blend consists of 75% pure wool, 15% alpaca, and 10% polyamide, offering warmth, softness, and durability. The yarn is supplied at 140 meters per 50 grams, providing excellent yardage for this project.

The color option featured is a sophisticated multi-color combination: Camel, Olive, Nougat, and Black (color 8).

Three needle sizes are required to complete this project:

• Size 7 mm needles: Used for casting on and working the ribbed cuffs and lower edge
• Size 8 mm needles: Used for the main body after the ribbed section, accommodating the reverse stockinette and cable pattern
• Size 6 mm crochet hook: Included in the pattern materials for finishing details

The pattern is sourced from Filati Journal 58 and is available as a downloadable PDF from Lana Grossa's official website, making it accessible for knitters worldwide.