Auberge Jumper Knitting Pattern

Auberge Jumper in Berroco Lanas

What is Being Made

The Auberge Jumper is a women's pullover sweater designed by Alison Green, available in nine size options ranging from 36½" to 72" bust measurement. This intermediate-level knitting project produces a finished garment with a fitted yoke and body, with length options from 22¼" to 26" measured down the center back. The sweater is worked seamlessly in one piece from the neck down, making it an efficient construction method for creating a polished, professional-looking jumper.

Techniques Used

The Auberge Jumper employs several key knitting techniques to achieve its structured fit and refined appearance:

• Top-down construction: The entire garment is worked from the neck downward in one continuous piece, eliminating the need for seaming and allowing for easy fit adjustments as you knit.
• Short-row shaping: The neck is shaped using short rows with wrap-and-turn (w&t) techniques to create a contoured neckline that sits properly on the shoulders.
• Circular knitting: The pattern utilizes circular needles throughout, allowing for seamless in-the-round construction that produces a smooth, continuous fabric.
• Blocking: The pattern specifies that gauge measurements are taken after blocking, which is essential for achieving accurate finished dimensions and a professional appearance.

Stitches Used

The Auberge Jumper features straightforward stitch work suitable for intermediate knitters:

• Stockinette stitch (St st): The primary stitch used throughout the body and yoke, creating a smooth, classic fabric that showcases the yarn's color and texture.
• Garter stitch: Used for the initial neck ribbing, worked in alternating knit and purl rounds to create a textured, elastic edge that helps define the neckline.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Auberge Jumper is designed specifically for Berroco Lanas yarn, a worsted-weight fiber that provides structure and drape suitable for a fitted jumper. The pattern calls for 4 to 10 balls of Berroco Lanas (100 grams per ball) depending on the size selected, with the sample shown knitted in color #95106 Tea Rose.

The needle requirements include a range of circular and double-pointed needles to accommodate different stages of construction:

• 16" / 40 cm circular knitting needle, size 8 / 5 mm (larger needle for body)
• 32" / 80 cm circular knitting needle, size 8 / 5 mm (for larger circumference sections)
• 16" / 40 cm circular knitting needle, size 6 / 4 mm (smaller needle for ribbing)
• One set each of double-pointed needles in sizes 6 / 4 mm and 8 / 5 mm (for sleeve and neckline finishing)

The pattern specifies a gauge of 18 stitches and 24 rounds equal 4 inches / 10 centimeters in stockinette stitch using the larger size 8 / 5 mm needles, measured after blocking. Checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure the finished garment meets the intended measurements.

Additional Notions

Beyond yarn and needles, the pattern requires a stitch marker to denote the beginning of rounds and waste yarn to hold stitches during construction, standard notions for seamless in-the-round knitting projects.