41 Pullover in Lana Grossa Cool Wool - Downloadable PDF

Design 41 Men's Pullover in Lana Grossa Cool Wool – Free Knitting Pattern (Downloadable PDF)

This free downloadable PDF from Lana Grossa presents Design 41 from the Merino Edition collection — a classic, well-structured men's pullover knitted in the brand's popular Cool Wool yarn. The pattern is sized for men and offers three size options, making it accessible to a wide range of knitters who want to create a polished, wearable garment with satisfying texture detail.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a men's pullover sweater, knitted in Dark Grey Mélange (colour 412). The design features a textured body pattern combined with a classic ribbed trim, giving it a refined yet relaxed aesthetic suited to everyday wear. The pullover is constructed in separate pieces — back, front, and sleeves — which are then seamed together.

Sizes

• Size 48/50 (first size, all instructions given in full)
• Size 52/54 (figures given in parentheses)
• Size 56/58 (figures given in parentheses)

Materials Required

• Yarn: Lana Grossa Cool Wool — 100% pure wool, 160 m per 50 g skein, in Dark Grey Mélange (col 412)
• Quantity: 650 g (size 48/50), 750 g (size 52/54), or 800 g (size 56/58)
• Needles: Size 4.5 mm straight needles and size 5 mm straight needles
• Additional: Size 4.5 mm circular needles (used for finishing, such as picking up neckband stitches)

Yarn: Lana Grossa Cool Wool

Lana Grossa Cool Wool is a well-loved, lightweight 100% pure wool yarn celebrated for its smooth stitch definition and excellent drape. Despite its name, it is a year-round yarn — the fine merino-type fibres make it breathable in milder weather while still providing warmth. Its smooth surface makes it ideal for showcasing both textured stitch patterns and clean ribbing, which are central to this design.

Techniques and Construction

The pullover is worked flat in separate pieces using a combination of two needle sizes. The smaller 4.5 mm needles are used for the ribbed welts and cuffs, creating a neat, elasticated edge, while the larger 5 mm needles are used for the main body sections worked in the texture pattern. Switching needle sizes in this way is a standard technique for ensuring the ribbing pulls in correctly while the body fabric retains an open, relaxed hand.

The sleeves are shaped with regular increases worked at each end to create the classic tapered sleeve silhouette. The shaping schedule varies by size — for example, the smallest size increases every 7th row initially and then every 8th row, while larger sizes use a combination of 8th-row and 6th-row intervals to achieve the correct width. This graduated shaping approach is a hallmark of well-drafted knitwear construction.

Stitches Used

• Rib pattern — worked on the smaller 4.5 mm needles for cuffs and welts; provides stretch and a tidy, professional finish at all edges
• Texture pattern — the main stitch pattern used across the body and sleeves on the larger 5 mm needles; adds visual interest and tactile depth to the fabric
• Standard increases — used at sleeve edges to shape the taper from cuff to underarm

Pattern Format and Accessibility

This pattern is available as a free downloadable PDF from Lana Grossa. Instructions are written out row by row, with the first size given in full and larger sizes indicated in parentheses throughout — a standard convention that makes the pattern easy to follow