Lana Grossa 37 Top Jumper Knitting Pattern

Lana Grossa 37 Top in Tropico

What is Being Made

The Lana Grossa 37 Top in Tropico is a lightweight knitted top designed for sizes 36/38 and 40/42. This garment features an elegant openwork lace pattern combined with ribbed edging at the bottom, neckline, and armholes, creating a sophisticated summer or transitional piece suitable for warm weather wear.

Knitting Techniques Used

This top employs multiple construction techniques to achieve its finished design:

• Bottom-up construction: The garment is worked from the bottom edge upward, allowing for easy adjustments and a natural progression of the design
• Worked flat and in the round: The body pieces are worked flat on straight needles, while finishing details including the neckband and armhole bands are worked in the round using circular needles
• Seamed construction: Shoulder and side seams are sewn together after individual pieces are completed, providing structure and durability
• Lace patterning: An openwork lace pattern is integrated into the design, creating visual interest and breathability ideal for warm-weather garments

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The pattern utilizes fundamental knitting stitches combined into specific stitch patterns:

• Rib pattern: A simple knit one, purl one (K1, P1) ribbing is used throughout for edgings, providing elasticity and a refined finish at the bottom, neckline, and armholes
• Knit front and back (K1f&b): This increase stitch is used within the openwork pattern to create the lace effect while maintaining stitch count through paired decreases
• Knit two together (K2tog): A right-leaning decrease used in the openwork pattern to balance the increases and create the characteristic lace openings
• Slip stitches: Stitches are slipped back to the left needle during the openwork pattern rows to manipulate stitch positioning and create the lace structure

Openwork Lace Pattern Details

The openwork pattern is constructed through a repeating sequence that begins with casting on two stitches. Each pattern row incorporates knit front and back increases paired with knit two together decreases, while stitches are strategically slipped back to the left needle. This technique creates a balanced lace fabric where yarn overs and decreases work together to form decorative openings without adding bulk to the garment.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Lana Grossa 37 Top in Tropico is designed to be worked in Lana Grossa Tropico yarn, a blend of 70% cotton and 30% Merino wool. This fiber composition provides breathability and moisture-wicking properties ideal for warm-weather wear, while the Merino wool adds elasticity and softness. The yarn is worked at 125 meters per 50 grams, requiring 200 grams for the smaller size (36/38) and 250 grams for the larger size (40/42). The recommended colorway is Grey/White/Turquoise Green/Mustard/Olive/Khaki (color 5), offering a multi-tonal palette suitable for versatile styling.

Needles and Tools Required

Three different needle sizes are specified to achieve proper gauge and construction:

• Size 6 mm needles: Used for the main body fabric, allowing the lace pattern to develop with appropriate drape
• Size 4 mm needles: Employed for the ribbed edgings at the bottom of the front and back pieces, creating a tighter gauge that provides structure and prevents stretching
• Size 3.5 mm circular needles: Available in 40 cm and 50 cm lengths, these are used for picking up and working the neckband, armhole bands, and bottom ribbing in the round, with the longer length accommodating the neckline stitches

Construction Process Overview

The top is constructed in separate pieces that are later assembled. The back and front panels are worked flat from the bottom edge upward, with the openwork lace pattern integrated into the body. Armhole shaping occurs after the body reaches the appropriate length, with the front featuring a center neck bind-off and graduated neck shaping on both sides. Once the body pieces are complete, they are pinned to measurements and