18 Poncho Pullover in Lana Grossa Ecopuno - DE - Downloadable PDF

Pattern Summary: Lana Grossa Ecopuno Poncho Pullover – Model 18 (Lookbook 06)

This downloadable PDF pattern from Lana Grossa presents Model 18 from Lookbook 06 — a stylish poncho pullover (Ponchopulli) designed for knitters looking to create a relaxed, versatile layering piece. The garment blends the silhouette of a traditional poncho with the wearability of a pullover, making it a fashionable and practical addition to any handknitted wardrobe. The pattern is available as a free downloadable PDF and is written in German.

Garment Overview

The Ponchopulli is a poncho-style pullover featuring a relaxed, draped fit with shaped shoulders. Its construction involves careful side shaping with decorative increases, giving the garment a structured yet flowing form. The design is worked in a classic stockinette stitch body with a ribbing detail, creating a clean and elegant finish that lets the yarn's natural texture and color take centre stage.

Sizes Available

• Size 36
• Size 38/40
• Size 42/44

Instructions for sizes 38/40 and 42/44 are given in parentheses throughout the pattern. Where only one figure is given, it applies to all sizes.

Techniques Used

This pattern is suitable for knitters with some experience, as it incorporates several shaping techniques that require attention to detail:

• Side shaping with decorative increases (betonte Zunahmen) — increases are worked at both sides on right-side rows to create the characteristic poncho-style width
• Graduated increase sequences — increases are worked in every right-side row initially, then every 4th row, and then every 2nd or 6th row depending on the size, producing smooth, angled side edges
• Overcut shoulder shaping (überschnittene Schultern) — the shoulders are shaped with a series of decreases at a total height of 64 (62.5 – 61) cm, giving the garment its distinctive dropped or extended shoulder line
• Casting on and building from a small stitch count — the back piece begins with just 3 stitches and expands outward, a technique that creates the triangular or trapezoidal poncho shape from the centre outward

Stitches Used

• Stockinette stitch (Glatt rechts) — the main fabric stitch, worked as knit on right side, purl on wrong side, creating a smooth, flat surface
• Rib stitch (Rippenmuster) — worked as 1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch alternating, used for edges and trims to provide elasticity and a neat finish

Tension / Gauge

The stated tension for this pattern is 21 stitches and 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch using 4.5 mm needles. Achieving the correct gauge is important for ensuring the finished garment matches the intended sizing, particularly given the shaped increases that build the poncho silhouette.

Materials

Yarn

The pattern calls for Lana Grossa Ecopuno, a premium blend yarn composed of 72% cotton, 17% virgin wool (Schurwolle), and 11% alpaca. This thoughtful fibre combination produces a yarn that is soft and breathable thanks to the cotton content, while the wool and alpaca add warmth, drape, and a subtle halo. The yarn has a running length of 215 metres per 50 g, making it a lightweight yet substantial choice for a garment of this style.

• Colour used: Hellgrau (Light Grey), colour number 14
• Quantity required: 350 g for sizes 36 and 38/40; 400 g for size 42/44