Lana Grossa 31 Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Lana Grossa 31 Pullover in Silkhair

What is Being Made

This is a classic pullover sweater designed with a sophisticated silhouette. The garment features a structured body with shaped sleeves and a refined neckline. The pullover is available in three sizes: 36/38, 40/42, and 44, making it accessible for various body measurements. The design emphasizes elegant simplicity with clean lines and timeless appeal.

Techniques Used

The construction employs fundamental knitting techniques executed with precision. The sweater begins with ribbed cuffs and waistband sections, which provide elasticity and structure. The body is worked primarily in stockinette stitch, a foundational knitting technique that creates a smooth, flat fabric with a recognizable V-pattern texture. Shaping is accomplished through strategic increases and decreases: sleeve increases are distributed across multiple rows to create a gradual, professional taper, while the armhole and neckline shaping uses bind-off techniques to create clean, finished edges. The neck shaping is particularly detailed, involving multiple bind-off stages to create a comfortable, well-proportioned neckline opening.

Stitches Used

• Ribbed Pattern: A 4-stitch repeat worked in both flat rows and in the round. The pattern alternates knit-through-back-loop stitches (k2tbl) with purl stitches (p2), creating vertical columns that provide stretch and recovery
• Stockinette Stitch (St st): The primary fabric stitch, created by knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows, producing the classic smooth knit fabric
• Selvage Stitches: Edge stitches worked on every row to create neat, finished side edges that are easier to seam or pick up stitches from
• Knit-Through-Back-Loop (k2tbl): A twisted knit stitch that adds subtle texture and helps maintain rib pattern integrity

Materials and Tools

The pullover is worked in Lana Grossa Silkhair, a luxurious yarn composed of 70% superkid mohair and 30% silk. This fiber blend creates an exceptionally soft, lightweight fabric with a subtle sheen and delicate drape. The yardage required varies by size: 125 grams (approximately 525 meters) for size 36/38, 150 grams (approximately 630 meters) for size 40/42, and 175 grams (approximately 735 meters) for size 44. The yarn is worked at a gauge that requires size 3 mm and 4 mm needles. Specifically, size 3 mm needles are used for the ribbed sections to maintain elasticity, while size 4 mm needles are used for the stockinette stitch body to achieve the desired fabric drape. A 40 cm circular needle in size 3 mm is needed for working the ribbed neckline in the round, allowing for seamless construction of this critical finishing element.

Construction Details

The back panel is constructed first, establishing the foundation for the garment. It begins with a cast-on and ribbed cuff worked over 7 centimeters, which is then increased to transition to the wider body. The body is worked in stockinette stitch until reaching the appropriate length before armhole shaping begins. The front panel mirrors the back construction but includes detailed neck shaping that occurs in the upper portion. The neckline features a center bind-off with graduated decreases on each side, creating a smooth, comfortable opening. The sleeves are worked separately from the cuff upward, beginning with ribbing and transitioning to stockinette stitch with increases distributed strategically to create the proper sleeve cap ease. The sleeve cap shaping involves multiple bind-off stages that gradually reduce stitches, creating a smooth cap that fits properly into the armhole. All pieces are then assembled using standard seaming techniques to complete the finished pullover.