Lang 255-33 Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Lang 255-33 Pullover: Knitted Bottom-Up Sweater

What Is Being Made

The Lang 255-33 Pullover is a classic knitted sweater designed in a bottom-up construction method. This pullover is available in four sizes—S, M, L, and XL—with finished bust measurements ranging from 92 cm (36¼") to 128 cm (50½") and a consistent length of 60 cm (23½"). The design offers a timeless silhouette suitable for various body types and styling preferences.

Techniques Used

This pullover is constructed using the bottom-up technique, meaning knitting begins at the lower edge and progresses upward toward the shoulders and neckline. This method allows for straightforward sizing adjustments and easier try-ons during the knitting process. The pattern incorporates charted stitch patterns that must be followed for both right-side and wrong-side rows, requiring attention to row-by-row instructions for proper pattern alignment.

Stitches Used

The Lang 255-33 Pullover employs two primary stitch patterns:

• Pattern I (Ribbing): A fundamental 1x1 ribbing pattern created by alternating knit and purl stitches (k1, p1). This elastic stitch is typically used for cuffs, waistbands, and necklines to provide stretch and shape retention.
• Pattern II (Vertical Ribbed Texture): A charted pattern featuring vertical ribbed elements worked on larger needles. This pattern requires stitch counts divisible by 5, plus 4 stitches, plus 2 edge stitches. The chart displays both right-side and wrong-side row instructions, with rows 1–4 repeating throughout the pattern section. Edge stitches should be worked in knit on right-side rows and purl on wrong-side rows for neat selvage edges.

Materials and Tools

The Lang 255-33 Pullover is designed to be worked in LANGYARNS LUNA, a blend of alpaca and polyamide (nylon) that combines the softness of alpaca with the durability and elasticity of synthetic fiber. Yarn requirements vary by size: size S requires 500 g (10 balls), size M requires 550 g (11 balls), size L requires 600 g (12 balls), and size XL requires 650 g (13 balls). The yarn is worked in light grey (color 998.0003).

Needles required include LANGYARNS ADDI circular needles in sizes 6mm (US 10, UK 4) and 7mm (US 10.5, UK 2). A short circular needle in size 6mm is used for ribbed sections and neckline work, while the larger 7mm needles accommodate the main pattern sections with their increased stitch count and texture depth.

Pattern Structure and Considerations

The pullover follows a charted knitting pattern, making it essential to work from the provided schematic. The pattern notes that all rows—both knit and purl—are represented on the grid for clarity. Knitters should maintain consistent edge stitch treatment throughout, working edge stitches in knit on right-side rows and purl on wrong-side rows. The repeating pattern sequence (rows 1–4) creates the vertical ribbed texture characteristic of this design.