31 Pulli in Lana Grossa Silkhair - DE - Downloadable PDF

Lana Grossa Silkhair Modell 31 – Classici 20: Free Knitting Pattern for a Lightweight Mohair-Silk Pullover

This free downloadable PDF pattern from Lana Grossa presents Modell 31 from the Classici 20 collection — a delicate, elegant pullover knitted in the brand's luxurious Silkhair yarn. The design is worked in a soft salmon colorway (Fb 159) and is available in three sizes: 36/38, 40/42, and 44, making it suitable for a range of figures. The pattern is written in German and provides size-specific instructions clearly indicated in parentheses throughout.

About the Yarn: Lana Grossa Silkhair

Lana Grossa Silkhair is a premium lightweight yarn composed of 70% Mohair and 30% Silk, with a generous running length of 210 metres per 25 g. This fibre blend produces a characteristically airy, haloed fabric with a subtle sheen from the silk content. The mohair provides warmth and the signature fluffy halo, while the silk adds drape, lustre, and a smooth hand feel. The pattern calls for 125 (150 – 175) g of yarn depending on the size being knitted, making this an economical project in terms of yardage.

Needles and Tools Required

• Knitting needles size 3 (metric) — used for ribbing sections
• Knitting needles size 4 (metric) — used for the main body fabric
• Circular knitting needle size 3, 40 cm long — used for finishing the neckline

What Is Being Made

The pattern constructs a classic pullover sweater with a structured body, set-in or shaped sleeves, and a neat neckline. The garment is worked in separate pieces — a back piece (Rückenteil), a front piece (Vorderteil), and sleeves (Ärmel) — which are then seamed together. This traditional construction method allows for precise shaping and a well-fitted result.

Back Piece

The back is worked following the main pattern instructions. Shaping is achieved through a series of bind-offs on both sides, worked across multiple right-side rows. The pattern specifies decreases such as 3 x 7 stitches, 1 x 7 stitches, and 2 x 8 stitches on each side to create the armhole shaping. At a total height of 55 (56 – 57) cm, the remaining 32 stitches are bound off to complete the back shoulder and neck area.

Front Piece

The front piece is worked in essentially the same manner as the back. At a total height of 44 (45 – 46) cm, the neckline shaping begins: the central 10 stitches are bound off, and then decreases are worked on each side every second row — 1 x 3 stitches, 1 x 2 stitches, and 6 x 1 stitch — to create the characteristic rounded neckline. This gradual decrease sequence results in a smooth, elegant neckline curve that frames the collarbone beautifully.

Sleeves

The sleeves are cast on with 58 stitches using the size 3 needles and begin with a ribbed cuff section. The ribbing is worked starting with a right-side row (Hinreihe) and continues for 7 cm. Sleeve shaping is then worked as the piece progresses upward in the main stitch pattern on the larger needles.

Stitches and Techniques Used

Rib Pattern (Rippenmuster) in Rows

The rib pattern requires a stitch count divisible by 4 plus edge stitches. It is worked in rows as follows on the right side: edge stitch, 1 purl stitch, then a repeat of 2 twisted knit stitches (verschränkt), 2