Lang PTO57-03 Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern

Lang PTO57-03 Sweater by Lang Yarns

Garment Overview

The Lang PTO57-03 is a knitted sweater designed using the Linello yarn from Lang Yarns. This pullover-style garment combines lace patterning with classic sweater construction, making it suitable for knitters seeking a project that balances decorative stitch work with wearable design.

Construction Method

This sweater is constructed using a bottom-up approach, meaning the knitter begins at the lower edge and works upward toward the shoulders and neckline. The garment is worked flat on straight needles for the majority of sections, with seaming used to join the pieces together. Selected portions are worked in the round, which is typical for seamless sections such as yoke or sleeve caps, reducing the number of seams required and creating a more refined finish.

Lace Techniques and Stitch Work

The sweater features lace patterning as a primary design element. Lace knitting involves strategic yarn overs and decreases that create openwork designs and decorative holes throughout the fabric. The pattern utilizes several fundamental lace stitches:

• Yarn overs (yo) – created by wrapping yarn around the needle to add stitches and form the characteristic openings in lace
• Knit two together (k2tog) – a right-leaning decrease that reduces stitch count
• Slip, knit, pass slipped stitch over (sl 1, k1, psso) – a left-leaning decrease used for balanced decreases alongside yarn overs
• Slip two stitches together knitwise, knit one, pass slipped stitches over (sl2tog, knitwise, k1, psso) – a double decrease creating more pronounced shaping in lace sections
• Knit stitches (k1) – the fundamental knit stitch forming the base fabric

Stitch Pattern Repeats

The lace design is based on a 14-stitch repeat across rows, with multiple row repeats creating the complete lace motif. This modular repeat structure allows the pattern to be adapted across different sizes while maintaining the integrity of the lace design. Knitters work these repeats across the width of each piece, building the decorative pattern systematically.

Seaming and Finishing

After individual pieces are knitted flat, they are seamed together using standard mattress stitch or similar techniques. This approach provides structural stability and clean seams, particularly important when working with lace patterns where edge stitches must align precisely. The combination of flat knitting and strategic seaming ensures professional garment construction.

Materials and Yarn

The sweater is designed for use with Lang Yarns Linello, a yarn specifically selected to showcase the lace stitch work. The pattern includes metric measurements throughout (in centimeters), with finished garment dimensions and schematic diagrams provided for accurate sizing. Knitters will require appropriate needles sized to achieve the specified gauge with their chosen yarn.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern provides detailed gauge information and multiple size options, with all measurements given in metric units. Schematic drawings illustrate finished dimensions, allowing knitters to select the appropriate size based on desired fit and body measurements.