Berroco Arto Jumper Knitting Pattern
By Berroco
Specifications
| Brand: | Berroco |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Techniques and Construction: | Bottom Up, Cables, Seamed, Worked Flat |
| Pattern Code: | 303 |
Product Description
Arto is a basic pullover that is covered with handsome mirrored cables. Knit in Berroco Remix, a tweedy cotton blend yarn that gives this sweater a classic, rustic look without the bulk of wool. Arto is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up and seamed. Cable pattern is charted only.
Skill level: Intermediate
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL)
Finished Measurements:
Chest – 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)”
Length – 25½ (26½ 27, 28, 28½)”
Yarn Requirements: 6 (7, 8, 9, 9) skeins Berroco Remix (30% Nylon/27% Cotton/24% Acrylic/10% Silk/9% Linen; 100g/216yds), shown in # 3970 Pitch
Needles:
US 6 (4.00mm) straights and 16" circular
US 7 (4.50mm) straights
Gauge: 18 sts and 25 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch with larger needles
This pattern also available in Berroco 303 - Remix
Berroco Arto Men's Sweater
What is Being Made
The Berroco Arto is a men's crewneck sweater designed by the Berroco Design Team. This intermediate-level knitting project is available in five sizes ranging from X-Small to X-Large, with finished chest measurements from 36 inches to 52 inches and finished lengths from 25½ inches to 28½ inches. The sweater is worked in a classic construction method suitable for knitters with some experience.
Knitting Techniques
The Arto employs several key knitting techniques to create visual interest and structure:
- Bottom-up construction: The sweater is knitted from the bottom edge upward, allowing knitters to try on the garment as it progresses and adjust length as needed
- Worked flat: The body and sleeves are knitted flat on straight needles rather than in the round, then seamed together at the end
- Seamed construction: Pieces are joined using seaming techniques, creating clean, professional-looking seams
- Cable knitting: Decorative cable stitches are incorporated into the design, adding texture and visual depth to the finished sweater
Stitches Used
The primary stitch throughout the Arto is stockinette stitch (St st), which creates the smooth, classic fabric base. Cable stitches are worked using a cable needle (cn) to create the distinctive twisted rope-like patterns that characterize cable knit sweaters. The pattern includes shaping techniques such as binding off stitches at armhole and shoulder edges, and decreasing stitches at the neckline to create proper fit and garment shaping.
Materials and Tools
The Arto is designed to be knitted with Berroco Remix yarn in colorway #3970 Pitch. Yarn requirements range from 6 hanks for the smallest size to 9 hanks for the largest sizes, with each hank weighing 100 grams. The pattern calls for straight knitting needles in sizes 6 (4.00 mm) and 7 (4.50 mm), allowing knitters to adjust needle size to achieve the specified gauge. Additional tools include a 16-inch circular knitting needle in size 6 (4.00 mm) for neckline finishing, a cable needle for working cable stitches, and stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping points. The recommended gauge is 18 stitches and 25 rows per 4 inches when working stockinette stitch on the larger needles, ensuring proper fit across all sizes.
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your experience.