Berroco Nina Jumper Knitting Pattern

Berroco Nina Knit Sweater

Garment Overview

The Berroco Nina is a women's knit sweater designed by Emily Nora O'Neil, featured in Berroco Booklet #354. This easy-skill-level pullover is crafted using a bottom-up, seamed construction method and worked flat on circular needles. The sweater is available in seven sizes ranging from X-Small to 3X, with finished bust measurements from 32 inches to 56 inches and a length ranging from 23½ inches to 26½ inches. The design incorporates approximately 2 inches of ease for comfortable wearing.

Knitting Techniques

The Nina sweater employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for knitters of all experience levels. The garment is worked flat using the bottom-up construction method, meaning pieces are knitted from the lower edge upward and then seamed together to create the finished sweater. This traditional approach allows knitters to try on the garment as they progress and make adjustments as needed.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The sweater features two primary stitch patterns: Stockinette Stitch (St st) and Lace Pattern. The lace pattern is worked over a multiple of 24 stitches, creating an openwork design element that adds visual interest and texture to the finished garment. The combination of solid stockinette sections with lace patterning provides both structure and delicate detailing.

Materials and Gauge

The Nina is knitted using Berroco Mixer yarn in the colorway #8145 Midnight. Depending on the size selected, the pattern requires between 5 and 9 hanks of yarn, with each hank weighing 50 grams. The recommended needles are size 7 (4.50 mm) circular knitting needles—specifically, one 29-inch length needle and one 16-inch length needle, or size as needed to obtain proper gauge.

The pattern specifies a gauge of 22 stitches and 28 rows over 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch and Lace Pattern. Checking gauge before beginning is emphasized as essential to ensure the finished sweater meets the intended measurements. A special note advises using a thicker section of Berroco Mixer yarn when casting on, as this preparation step makes the subsequent row easier to work.

Pattern Details

• Skill Level: Easy
• Craft: Knitting
• Construction: Bottom-up, seamed, worked flat
• Sizes: X-Small through 3X
• Finished Bust: 32–56 inches
• Finished Length: 23½–26½ inches
• Design Ease: Approximately 2 inches