36 Pulli in Lana Grossa Ecopuno - DE - Downloadable PDF

Pattern Summary: Lana Grossa Ecopuno Sweater – Model 36 (Filati Journal 60)

What Is Being Made

This free downloadable PDF pattern from Lana Grossa provides instructions for knitting a relaxed, oversized pullover sweater (Pulli), published as Model 36 from Filati Journal 60. The design features a generously wide, casual fit that is intentionally sized to suit a range of figures across the stated sizes. A standout feature of this sweater is a bold cable panel running across the full width of the body, flanked by smooth stockinette-style sections, giving the garment a classic yet textured aesthetic that works beautifully in the chosen yarn.

Sizes

The pattern is written to fit sizes 36 through 46 (European sizing). Because of the deliberately generous, relaxed ease built into the design, the pattern notes that one set of instructions covers all listed sizes, making it an accessible choice for a wide range of knitters and wearers.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Lana Grossa Ecopuno – a premium blend of 72% cotton, 17% virgin wool (Merino), and 11% (Baby) Alpaka, with a yardage of approximately 215 metres per 50 g skein. The colourway specified in the pattern is Green (shade 41), and approximately 500 g total is required.
• Needles: Two circular knitting needles, each 80 cm in length – one in size 3.5 mm and one in size 4.5 mm. The smaller needle is typically used for ribbed or border sections, while the larger needle is used for the main body of the sweater.

Techniques Used

• Circular needle knitting – the pattern uses circular needles worked flat or in the round as appropriate for constructing the sweater body and details.
• Cable knitting – a prominent cable pattern (Zopfmuster) is worked across the full width of the sweater body. The cables are crossed at regular intervals; the pattern references crossings at specific row counts, including a notable structural change after the 4th cable crossing at row 141 from the welt.
• Shaping at armhole – armhole openings are marked at 22.5 cm (76 rows) from the end of the welt, after which knitting continues straight. As the cable section progresses, the flanking smooth sections decrease in stitch count while the central smooth stitches increase correspondingly, keeping the total stitch count constant while naturally shaping the upper body.
• Stitch marker placement – markers are used to denote the beginning of armhole shaping on both sides.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

• Glatt links (smooth purl / reverse stockinette): Used in wide flanking panels on either side of the cable section – 54 stitches on each side – creating a soft, receding background that allows the cables to stand out prominently.
• Zopfmuster (cable pattern): A full-width cable motif worked across 98 stitches in the centre of the fabric, following a charted stitch diagram (Strickschrift). This is the defining decorative element of the sweater.
• Randmaschen (selvedge/edge stitches): Single edge stitches are worked at each side to create neat, stable selvedges for seaming or finishing.
• Glatt rechts (smooth knit / stockinette): Introduced in the centre of the upper section as the flanking reverse stockinette panels reduce, maintaining the overall stitch count during upper-body shaping.

About the Yarn: Lana Grossa Ecopuno

Lana Grossa Ecopuno is a thoughtfully blended yarn that combines the breathability and softness of cotton with the elasticity and warmth of Merino wool and the luxurious halo and lightness of Baby