Berroco Milkweed Jumper Knitting Pattern

Berroco Milkweed Knit Sweater

What is Being Made

The Berroco Milkweed is a women's knit sweater designed by Amy Christoffers, available in seven sizes ranging from X-Small to 3X. The finished bust measurements span from 32 inches to 56 inches, with a finished length between 25 and 27.5 inches depending on size. This garment features approximately 2 inches of ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit suitable for everyday wear.

Techniques Used

This intermediate-level knitting project employs several key construction techniques. The sweater is worked flat on straight needles, meaning pieces are knitted separately rather than in the round. The garment uses a bottom-up construction method, where knitting begins at the lower edge and progresses upward toward the neckline. Seaming is used to join the individual pieces together, creating a finished sweater. Lace stitch patterns are incorporated into the design, with charted lace worked up the center back of the garment for visual interest and texture.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch used throughout most of the sweater is stockinette stitch (St st), which creates a smooth, classic knit fabric. The pattern includes charted lace stitches that are worked selectively on the center back portion of the sweater, adding decorative detail while maintaining the garment's wearability. Stitch markers are used during construction to help track pattern repeats and shaping increases or decreases.

Materials and Gauge

The Berroco Milkweed is designed to be knitted with Berroco Indigo yarn in the colorway Faded Straight (#6407). Yarn requirements range from 3 hanks for the smallest size to 6 hanks for the largest size, with each hank weighing 100 grams. The pattern calls for size 7 (4.50 mm) straight knitting needles for the main fabric and a 24-inch circular knitting needle in size 6 (4.00 mm) for ribbed sections or edges. The recommended gauge is 20 stitches and 28 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch and charted pattern when worked on the larger needles. Achieving proper gauge is essential before beginning the project to ensure the finished garment fits as intended.

Additional Pattern Notes

• Skill level is rated as Intermediate, suitable for knitters with foundational experience
• Pattern includes detailed size adjustments for X-Small through 3X in parentheses throughout instructions
• Berroco recommends using the specified Berroco Indigo yarn for best results
• Pattern PDFs are updated when corrections are discovered; knitters should verify they have the most recent version