Berroco Maris Jumper Knitting Pattern

Berroco Maris Knit Sweater

What Is Being Made

The Berroco Maris is an easy-level knit sweater designed by Amy Christoffers. This garment features a distinctive silhouette with the back measuring 2 inches longer than the front, creating a modern, layered aesthetic. The sweater is available in eight sizes ranging from 37 inches to 58 inches bust measurement, with finished back lengths between 24½ and 26½ inches. The design is intended to be worn with 4 to 6 inches of positive ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit.

Knitting Techniques

The Maris sweater is constructed using a bottom-up seamed method, meaning pieces are knitted from the lower edge upward and then sewn together. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing knitters to work back and forth in rows. This construction method is ideal for beginners and intermediate knitters, as it provides clear shaping points and straightforward assembly.

The sweater incorporates side slits marked at 3 inches from the cast-on edge, adding visual interest and ease of movement. Armhole shaping is introduced at 16 inches from the beginning, with graduated shoulder bind-offs that taper the neckline smoothly. The pattern uses stitch markers to indicate key shaping points throughout construction.

Stitches Used

The Maris sweater is worked entirely in Garter Stitch, the most fundamental knit stitch pattern. Garter Stitch is created by knitting every row on both sides of the fabric, producing a textured, reversible fabric with horizontal ridges. This stitch is perfect for beginner knitters because it requires no complex stitch manipulation and creates a fabric with excellent drape and durability. The consistent texture throughout the garment provides a clean, classic appearance suitable for any occasion.

Materials and Gauge

The Maris sweater is designed to be knitted with Berroco Mykonos yarn in colorway #8570 Hera. Depending on size selection, the project requires between 8 and 13 hanks of yarn, with each hank weighing 50 grams. This yarn choice contributes to the sweater's drape and wearability.

Construction requires two sizes of straight knitting needles: size 4 (3.50 mm) for the initial ribbing and edge work, and size 5 (3.75 mm) for the main body. A 24-inch circular knitting needle in size 4 is also needed for picking up stitches during finishing. Additional notions include two stitch markers and one stitch holder for managing active stitches during construction.

The pattern specifies a gauge of 21 stitches and 34 rows equals 4 inches in Garter Stitch on the larger needles. Achieving correct gauge is essential for obtaining the intended finished measurements, and the pattern strongly recommends checking gauge before beginning the project to avoid sizing issues.