Lana Grossa 29 Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Lana Grossa 29 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, making it suitable for a range of body measurements. The pullover showcases a classic construction with a fitted silhouette and refined stitch detailing throughout.

Construction Techniques

The Lana Grossa 29 Pullover is worked flat on straight needles and assembled using the seamed construction method. This bottom-up approach means the garment is knitted starting from the lower edges and working upward toward the shoulders and neckline. The bottom-up technique allows for easy try-ons during the knitting process and provides flexibility for adjusting length before completing the piece.

The sweater features full-fashion shaping on the sleeves, a professional technique where increases and decreases are worked a few stitches in from the edges to create clean, decorative lines that enhance the garment's finished appearance.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch pattern used in this pullover is half-brioche stitch, a textured and elastic stitch that creates visual interest and subtle dimensionality. The half-brioche stitch is worked over two rows:

• Row 1 (Right Side): Knit selvage stitch, then alternate knit and purl stitches across, ending with knit selvage stitches
• Row 2 (Wrong Side): Slip one stitch purlwise with yarn in front while pulling yarn tight, then create yarn-overs and slip stitches as directed in the pattern

The ribbing at the cuffs and lower edge uses a 1x1 rib pattern (alternating knit and purl stitches), which provides elasticity and helps the garment sit snugly at the wrists and hem. Selvage stitches are maintained at the edges of all pieces to ensure neat, finished seams.

Materials and Gauge

The Lana Grossa 29 Pullover requires 550 to 650 grams of yarn depending on size selection. The recommended yarn is Lana Grossa Slow Wool Canapa, a premium blend composed of 90% superwash Merino wool and 10% hemp. This fiber combination offers durability, easy care, and a subtle texture. The yarn is supplied in 50-gram balls with approximately 100 meters per ball, available in the color Fuchsia (col 12).

Two needle sizes are required for this project: size 5 mm needles for the ribbed cuffs and lower edges, and size 5.5 mm needles for the main body worked in half-brioche stitch. The recommended gauge is 16 stitches and 34 rows equal 10 x 10 centimeters when working the half-brioche stitch on size 5.5 mm needles. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for proper fit and drape.

Pattern Components

The pullover is constructed in separate pieces: a back panel, two front panels, and two sleeves. The back begins with 83 to 99 cast-on stitches depending on size, while sleeves start with 43 stitches and are increased using full-fashion shaping at regular intervals. The left and right fronts are worked with shaping to create armholes and neckline shaping, with stitches held on holders during construction for later assembly.