Berroco Samana Jumper Knitting Pattern

Berroco Samana Knit Sweater

What is Being Made

The Berroco Samana is a women's knit sweater designed for intermediate knitters. This garment is available in six sizes ranging from X-Small to 2X, with finished bust measurements from 40 inches to 60 inches and a length of approximately 22½ to 25 inches depending on size. The sweater is intentionally designed with approximately 10 inches of positive ease, making it a comfortable, relaxed-fit garment suitable for layering or wearing as a standalone piece.

Construction Techniques

The Samana sweater is constructed using a bottom-up method, meaning the knitter begins at the lower edge and works upward toward the shoulders and neckline. The garment is worked flat on circular needles, allowing for the creation of individual pieces that are later seamed together. This traditional approach gives knitters excellent control over fit and shaping throughout the construction process. The design incorporates lace elements, adding visual interest and texture to the finished sweater.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch pattern used in this design is Reverse Stockinette Stitch, which creates a distinctive textured surface with bumps facing outward. The gauge for this sweater is 19 stitches and 23 rows per 4 inches when worked in Reverse Stockinette Stitch. Accurate gauge is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements, and the pattern instructions emphasize checking gauge before beginning the project to avoid sizing issues.

Materials and Yarn

The Berroco Samana calls for Berroco Linus yarn in the colorway #6810 Hummingbird. Yarn quantities vary by size, requiring between 5 and 8 hanks of yarn, with each hank weighing 50 grams. Berroco Linus is a supercharged yarn option that works beautifully in this pattern.

Tools and Notions

• One 29-inch circular knitting needle in size 8 (5.00 mm) or the size needed to obtain correct gauge
• Two stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping points

Pattern Details

This is a paid pattern from Berroco Booklet #342, classified as skill level Intermediate. The pattern includes detailed shaping instructions for shoulders and neckline, with specific bind-off sequences that vary by size. The neckline features a center bind-off of 22 stitches with graduated shoulder shaping on both sides. The use of multiple yarn hanks during the final shaping allows the knitter to work both sides of the sweater simultaneously, ensuring symmetrical decreases and professional finishing.