Lana Grossa 29 Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Lana Grossa 29 Pullover in Alta Moda Alpaca

What is Being Made

This is a classic pullover sweater designed for knitters seeking an elegant, refined garment. The Lana Grossa 29 Pullover is a seamed, crew-neck sweater available in three sizes: 36/38, 40/42, and 44. The finished garment measures approximately 59 to 60 centimeters from the cast-on edge, making it a versatile piece suitable for layering or wearing as a standalone top.

Knitting Techniques Used

This pullover employs a bottom-up construction method, meaning the sweater is knitted starting from the lower edge and working upward toward the shoulders. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, and pieces are later seamed together to create the finished sweater. This traditional approach allows for precise shaping and control over the final fit.

The design incorporates lace detailing through an eyelet border pattern, which adds visual interest and a delicate touch to the construction. The eyelet border is worked from a chart and features yarn overs and decreases that create small decorative holes, adding sophistication to the finished piece.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch throughout this pullover is garter stitch, which is created by knitting every row. Garter stitch produces a dense, textured fabric with horizontal ridges and is worked on size 6 mm needles. This fundamental stitch creates a stable, durable fabric ideal for a classic pullover silhouette.

The eyelet border is a decorative stitch pattern worked according to a provided chart. This pattern uses a multiple of 2 stitches plus 2 stitches, with 2 additional selvage stitches for neat edges. The eyelet border is worked over 6 rows and incorporates yarn overs to create the characteristic lace holes. On wrong-side rows, all stitches and yarn overs are knitted to maintain the garter stitch base.

Materials and Tools

This pullover requires 500 to 600 grams of Lana Grossa Alta Moda Alpaca yarn, depending on the chosen size. The yarn composition is 90% alpaca, 5% pure wool, and 5% polyamide, offering a luxurious, soft fiber blend with excellent drape and warmth. The yarn is worked at a gauge of 140 meters per 50 grams.

The color specified in the pattern is Fuchsia (color 63), a vibrant hue that showcases the alpaca fiber's natural luster and the eyelet lace details beautifully.

Knitting needles required include size 6 mm needles for the main body and sleeves, and a size 6 mm circular needle measuring 40 centimeters long for any ribbing or edge work. Additionally, a size 4.5 mm crochet hook is included in the materials list, likely for finishing edges or adding a refined border detail.

Pattern Structure and Shaping

The pullover consists of three main pieces: a back, front, and two sleeves. The back is cast on with 106 to 120 stitches depending on size and worked in garter stitch until reaching approximately 59 to 60 centimeters from the cast-on edge. Neck shaping involves binding off the center stitches and gradually decreasing at the neck edges before shaping the shoulders with successive bind-offs.

The front follows the same construction as the back until the neck shaping begins at a lower point on the garment. The front neck is shaped more gradually than the back, with multiple decreases worked over several rows to create a comfortable, well-proportioned neckline opening.

The sleeves are cast on with 42 stitches and begin with 5 rows of garter stitch, followed by the 6-row eyelet border pattern. After the eyelet border is complete, the sleeves continue in garter stitch with increases worked at each end to add width and accommodate the arm opening. Increases are strategically placed at different row intervals depending on the size being knitted.

Design Details

The eyelet border pattern adds a sophisticated lace element that contrasts beautifully with the dense garter stitch body. This combination of textures creates visual depth and interest while maintaining the structural integrity of the garment. The seamed construction ensures clean, professional-looking edges and allows for precise fit adjustments during assembly.