Lana Grossa 32 Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Lana Grossa 32 Pullover in Linarte

What is Being Made

This is a classic pullover sweater designed in three sizes (36/38, 40/42, and 44). The garment features a refined construction with lace patterning integrated throughout the design, creating an elegant and sophisticated piece suitable for various occasions.

Construction Method

The pullover is worked flat on straight needles and then seamed together, rather than being knitted in the round. The garment is constructed bottom-up, meaning knitting begins at the lower edge and progresses upward toward the neckline and shoulders. This traditional approach allows for precise shaping and patterning control throughout the piece.

Knitting Techniques Used

• Full-fashion shaping: Increases and decreases are worked with deliberate stitch placement (noted as "inc 1," "inc 2," and "inc 3") to create clean, decorative edges along the sides and underarm areas rather than simple selvage increases
• Lace patterning: Integrated throughout the design to add visual interest and texture
• Ribbed edging: A multiple-of-4 rib pattern with two-stitch selvages provides structure and elasticity at edges
• Reverse stockinette stitch details: Used strategically alongside stockinette stitch for dimensional contrast
• Make-one increases (M1): Employed for seamless shaping, particularly in underarm and side vent areas

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The pullover utilizes several fundamental knitting stitches combined into cohesive patterns:

• Stockinette stitch (St st): The primary fabric, created by knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows, providing a smooth, classic appearance
• Reverse stockinette stitch (Rev St st): Purled on right-side rows and knitted on wrong-side rows, used for accent details and textural variation
• Ribbed pattern: A repeating sequence of knit-through-back-loop (k2tbl) and purl stitches (p2) worked over a multiple of 4 stitches, creating vertical columns that provide stretch and recovery
• Twisted stitches: Knit-through-back-loop stitches add subtle texture and prevent twisting in ribbed sections

Materials Required

The pullover is designed to be knitted with Lana Grossa Linarte yarn, a premium blend composed of 40% viscose, 30% cotton, 20% linen, and 10% polyamide. This fiber composition creates a lightweight, breathable fabric with excellent drape and a subtle sheen characteristic of viscose blends. The yarn is worked at a gauge of 125 meters per 50 grams.

Yardage requirements vary by size: 450 grams (approximately 1,125 meters) for size 36/38, 500 grams (approximately 1,250 meters) for size 40/42, and 550 grams (approximately 1,375 meters) for size 44. The recommended color is Pink (color 303).

Needles: Both size 4 mm and size 5 mm needles are required. The size difference allows for gauge control between ribbed edgings (typically worked on smaller needles for tighter tension) and the main body fabric (worked on larger needles for proper drape).

Design Features

The pullover incorporates side vents and carefully shaped underarm sections, indicating a fitted silhouette with attention to comfort and movement. The full-fashion increases create decorative vertical lines along the sides, adding visual interest while providing necessary width. The construction progresses from a ribbed lower edge through the main lace-patterned body, with strategic shaping at the underarms to ensure proper fit at the armholes.