Berroco Sesia Jumper Knitting Pattern

Berroco Sesia Sweater

What is Being Made

The Berroco Sesia is a women's knitted sweater designed by Amy Christoffers, featured in Berroco Booklet #356. This garment is an intermediate-level knitting project available in seven sizes ranging from X-Small to 3X, with finished bust measurements from 46 inches to 70 inches. The sweater is intentionally designed with approximately 16 inches of ease, creating an oversized fit at the bust while maintaining a fitted silhouette at the waist.

Techniques Used

The Sesia sweater is constructed using a bottom-up seamed method, meaning the body and sleeves are knitted separately from the bottom edge upward and then seamed together. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing knitters to work on individual pieces before assembly. This construction method provides excellent control over shaping and fit, making it ideal for achieving the sweater's tailored waist and oversized bust proportions.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch used throughout the Sesia sweater is stockinette stitch (St st), which creates the smooth, classic knit fabric characteristic of this design. Stockinette stitch is achieved by alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side when working flat, producing the traditional V-pattern texture that is both elegant and versatile.

Materials and Yarn

The Sesia sweater requires Berroco Karma yarn in the colorway Prussian Blue (#3463). Yarn quantities vary by size, ranging from 10 hanks for the X-Small size to 17 hanks for the 3X size, with each hank weighing 50 grams. This fiber choice provides a durable, supercharged yarn suitable for creating a garment with excellent stitch definition and drape.

Needles and Notions

• Straight knitting needles in sizes 10 (6.00 mm) and 11 (8.00 mm)
• 24-inch length circular knitting needle in size 10 (6.00 mm) for finishing details
• 3 stitch holders for securing stitches during construction
• 2 stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping points

Gauge

The pattern specifies a gauge of 12 stitches and 18 rows equaling 4 inches in stockinette stitch using the larger needles (size 11). Achieving accurate gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished measurements, and Berroco recommends taking time to check gauge before beginning the project to ensure successful results.

Sizing and Fit Details

Directions are provided for women's sizes X-Small through 3X, with the X-Small fitting a 30-inch bust and the 3X fitting a 54-inch bust. Finished lengths range from 23½ inches for the smaller sizes to 26 inches for the 3X size. The sweater's design philosophy emphasizes the intentional ease allowance, making it crucial for knitters to carefully select their size based on desired fit rather than standard bust measurements alone.