Lana Grossa M Jacket Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Lana Grossa M Jacket in Solo Lino – Design 03

What is Being Made

The Lana Grossa M Jacket in Solo Lino is a tailored cardigan jacket designed in three sizes (48, 50/52, and 54). This garment features a structured construction with a button band front, set-in armholes, and functional patch pockets with linings. The jacket is worked in a sophisticated color palette with Midnight Blue as the featured shade.

Construction Method and Techniques

This jacket is constructed using a bottom-up, seamed, and worked-flat approach. The garment pieces are knitted individually on straight needles, beginning at the lower edges and working upward toward the shoulders. Once all pieces are completed, they are seamed together to create the finished jacket. This traditional method allows for precise shaping at the armholes and shoulders, as well as controlled placement of design elements such as the front bands and pocket openings.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The jacket employs several key stitches and stitch patterns:

• Stockinette Stitch (St st): Knit on right-side rows and purl on wrong-side rows, forming the primary fabric of the jacket body and providing a smooth, refined surface.
• Reverse Stockinette Stitch (Rev St st): Purl on right-side rows and knit on wrong-side rows, used strategically within the front pieces to create textural contrast.
• Rib Pattern: A multiple of 2 plus 1, plus 4 selvage stitches. The rib pattern alternates between p1, k1tbl on right-side rows and k1, p1tbl on wrong-side rows, creating an elastic, textured trim. This pattern is used for the lower ribbed sections and the front band, providing structure and a professional finish.
• Two-Stitch Selvage: Selvage stitches frame the edges of each piece, ensuring neat seaming and a polished appearance.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Lana Grossa M Jacket in Solo Lino is knitted using Lana Grossa Solo Lino yarn, a high-quality blend composed of 80% recycled linen (viscose) and 20% linen. This fiber composition creates a lightweight, breathable fabric with a natural drape, making it ideal for a structured jacket. The yarn is worked at a gauge of 120 meters per 50 grams. The total yardage required is 750 grams for size 48, and 800 grams for sizes 50/52 and 54. The featured colorway is Midnight Blue (color 12), a sophisticated neutral tone suitable for versatile styling.

Needles and Tools

The jacket is worked on size 3 and 3.5 mm needles. The smaller needles (size 3 mm) are used for the ribbed sections, which require tighter tension to maintain elasticity and structure. The larger needles (size 3.5 mm) are used for the main stockinette sections, allowing for appropriate drape and fabric density in the body of the jacket.

Design Features

The jacket includes functional design elements that enhance both its aesthetic and practical appeal. Patch pockets with linings are incorporated, with pocket openings created by binding off stitches and replacing them with pre-knitted pocket linings. The front band features a slip-stitch detail worked over multiple rows, creating a refined edge suitable for button placement. Armholes are shaped symmetrically on both the front and back pieces, and shoulder shaping is worked to create a fitted silhouette that follows the natural contours of the body.