Be Sweet Bamboo Pullovers Jumper Knitting Pattern

Be Sweet Bamboo Pullovers: Addo A-Line Regatta Crewneck

What Is Being Made

The Addo A-Line Regatta Crewneck is a knitted pullover sweater designed with a flattering A-line silhouette. This pattern creates a classic crewneck pullover featuring an elegant A-line shape that gradually widens from the waist downward, offering a comfortable and versatile fit. The finished garment in the Medium/Large size measures 27 inches in length with 18-inch sleeves and an 18-inch bust measurement, making it suitable for a range of body types.

Techniques Used

This sweater is constructed using bottom-up knitting methodology, meaning all pieces are worked from the lower edges upward toward the shoulders. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for easier stitch manipulation and shaping. The finished pieces are then seamed together using traditional sewing techniques to create the complete pullover. This construction method provides excellent control over the A-line shaping through strategic decreases and allows for precise finishing details.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

The primary stitch used throughout this pattern is stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a flat knit side and a bumpy purl side. Stockinette stitch is achieved by alternating knit rows and purl rows when working flat. The pattern incorporates decrease stitches to create the A-line shaping, specifically using ssk (slip, slip, knit) and k2tog (knit two together) decreases on the back and left front pieces. These decreases are strategically placed at the edges to gradually reduce stitch counts and create the tapered waist and flared hem characteristic of the A-line silhouette.

Pattern Structure and Construction

The Addo A-Line pattern consists of five main pieces:

• Back piece: Cast on with 108 stitches and shaped with decreases worked every 6 rows for 8 repetitions, reducing to 88 stitches. The piece is worked straight to 16 inches, then underarm markers are placed before continuing to full length.
• Left front piece: Cast on with 70 stitches and decreased to 60 stitches using the same decrease rhythm as the back. This piece includes a neckline bind-off of 16 stitches worked 6 inches above the underarm marker.
• Right front piece: Cast on with 50 stitches and decreased to 40 stitches, worked with purl rows at the beginning to create a mirror image of the left front.
• Sleeves (two pieces): Each sleeve is cast on with 68 stitches and worked straight in stockinette stitch to 16 inches without shaping.

All pieces are bound off and then seamed together using internal seaming techniques to create a finished, professional appearance.

Materials and Gauge

This pattern requires 8 to 9 balls of Be Sweet Bamboo yarn, which is a 100% bamboo fiber yarn with a yardage of 115 yards per 50-gram ball. Bamboo yarn is prized for its silky texture, breathability, and drape, making it an excellent choice for a pullover that will be comfortable against the skin. The pattern is worked on US 6 (4mm) needles, which provide the correct gauge for the design. The specified gauge is 19 stitches and 25 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch, which is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements. The pattern also calls for 4 coil-less safety pins to mark underarm placement points during construction, ensuring proper alignment when seaming the pieces together.

Finished Appearance

The completed sweater shown in the pattern is displayed in #668 Violet, a rich purple colorway of Be Sweet Bamboo yarn that showcases the yarn's lustrous qualities. The A-line silhouette creates a flattering shape with a fitted waist that gradually expands toward the hem, while the crewneck neckline provides a classic, versatile neckline suitable for layering or wearing alone.