Berroco Frances Jumper Knitting Pattern

Berroco Frances Knit Sweater

Garment Overview

The Berroco Frances is an intermediate-level knit sweater designed by Emily Nora O'Neil, featured in Berroco Booklet #355. This women's pullover sweater is available in seven sizes ranging from X-Small to 3X, with finished bust measurements from 36 inches to 60 inches and lengths from 23 inches to 25½ inches. The garment is designed with approximately 6 inches of ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit.

Construction Techniques

Frances is constructed using a bottom-up, seamless, worked-in-the-round method, which eliminates seaming and creates a smooth, continuous fabric. The sweater incorporates lace elements throughout the design, adding visual interest and texture to the finished piece. This construction approach is ideal for creating a polished, professional-looking garment with minimal finishing work.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The sweater features multiple stitch patterns worked at different gauges. The body is primarily worked in stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic knit fabric. The design incorporates two lace charts:

• Chart 1: Worked at a gauge of 23 stitches and 28 rounds over 4 inches
• Chart 2: Worked at a gauge of 22 stitches and 24 rounds over 4 inches

The stockinette stitch sections are worked at a gauge of 22 stitches and 30 rounds over 4 inches. Accurate gauge is essential for proper fit, and knitters are encouraged to swatch before beginning the project.

Materials and Tools

Frances is designed to be knitted with Berroco Fiora yarn in colorway #3814 Elberta. The yardage requirement ranges from 4 hanks for smaller sizes (X-Small and Small) to 6 hanks for the largest sizes (2X and 3X), with each hank weighing 100 grams.

The pattern requires the following knitting tools:

• One 29-inch length circular knitting needle, size 5 (3.75 mm)
• For sizes X-Small through Large: one set of four double-pointed knitting needles, size 5 (3.75 mm)
• For sizes 1X, 2X, and 3X: one 16-inch length circular knitting needle, size 5 (3.75 mm)
• One spare 29-inch circular needle, size 5 or smaller, for holding stitches
• One crochet hook, size 3.50 mm (E-4)
• Four stitch markers, with one in a different color to mark the beginning of rounds
• One ½-inch button for finishing

Skill Level and Suitability

This pattern is rated as Intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with some experience in circular knitting, lace techniques, and garment construction. The combination of seamless construction, lace patterning, and multiple size options requires attention to detail and familiarity with reading charts and adjusting for fit.