Lang 261-47 Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Lang 261-47 Viola Pullover: Knitted Bottom-Up Sweater

What is Being Made

The Lang 261-47 Viola Pullover is a classic knitted sweater designed in two size ranges: S–M and L–XL. The finished garment features a bust measurement of 112 cm for the smaller size and 128 cm for the larger size, with a total length of 74 cm (29¼ inches). This pullover is constructed as a seamed, flat-worked piece, making it an ideal project for knitters seeking a structured, traditional sweater construction method.

Techniques Used

This pullover employs a bottom-up construction method, where the body and sleeves are knitted from the lower edges upward and then seamed together. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, which means each piece (front, back, and sleeves) is created as a flat panel. After all pieces are completed, they are seamed together to form the finished sweater. This traditional approach provides excellent shaping control and is suitable for knitters with intermediate experience.

Stitches Used

The Lang 261-47 Viola Pullover incorporates three distinct stitch patterns throughout the design:

• Pattern I (Ribbed Cuff): Worked on 3.5mm needles, this pattern combines edge stitches with a repeating sequence of purl stitches and knit stitches (p1, k2, p1). This creates a classic ribbed texture that provides elasticity and structure to the cuffs and waistband.
• Pattern II (Main Body): Executed on 4.5mm needles, this section uses stocking stitch (also called stockinette stitch), which is created by knitting all stitches on the right-side rows and purling all stitches on the wrong-side rows. This produces the smooth, flat fabric characteristic of most everyday sweaters.
• Pattern III (Ribbed Details): Worked on 3.5mm needles, this pattern alternates single knit and purl stitches (k1, p1) to create a fine ribbed texture, often used for finishing edges and creating visual definition.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Lang 261-47 Viola Pullover is designed to be knitted with LANGYARNS Viola yarn in the colorway bordeaux 1021.0064. This yarn is a premium blend composed of cotton, nylon, baby alpaca, and fine merino, offering a combination of breathability, durability, and softness. The yardage requirement is 400 grams (approximately 8 balls) for the S–M size and 500 grams (approximately 10 balls) for the L–XL size.

Needles and Tools

This project requires ADDI knitting needles in two sizes to accommodate the different stitch patterns. Needles in size 3.5mm (US 4, UK 7) are used for the ribbed sections (Patterns I and III), while size 4.5mm (US 7, UK 7) needles are used for the main stocking stitch body (Pattern II). Additionally, one short circular needle in size 3.5mm (US 4) is recommended for working certain sections, though the garment is primarily constructed using flat needles and seaming techniques.

Construction Summary

The Lang 261-47 Viola Pullover combines classic knitting fundamentals with a refined fiber blend to create a versatile, wearable sweater. The interplay between ribbed and smooth stocking stitch sections provides both visual interest and functional elasticity at key areas. The bottom-up, seamed construction method makes this an excellent choice for knitters who prefer traditional garment assembly and appreciate the control that flat-working provides over shaping and fit.