Berroco Odele Jumper Knitting Pattern

Berroco Odele Knit Sweater

What Is Being Made

The Berroco Odele is an intermediate-level knit sweater designed by Amy Christoffers. This garment features a classic pullover construction with finished bust measurements ranging from 37 inches to 58 inches across eight size options. The sweater is designed with approximately 4 to 6 inches of ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit. Length measurements vary by size from 24 inches to 27 inches, making this a versatile piece suitable for various body types and style preferences.

Construction Techniques

The Odele sweater is constructed using a bottom-up seamed method, meaning the garment pieces are knitted individually from the lower edge upward and then sewn together. The sweater is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for traditional row-by-row construction. This approach provides excellent stitch definition and control throughout the knitting process.

The pattern incorporates strategic shaping to create a flattering silhouette. The back piece begins with a wider cast-on, then features decreases over the first 9 inches of length to create a tapered waist. Following the waist shaping, increases are worked every half inch over a 3-inch section to add fullness through the hip area. Armhole shaping is accomplished through cast-on stitches rather than bind-offs, a technique that creates clean, structured armhole edges.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch pattern used throughout the Odele is Stockinette Stitch (St st), which creates the classic smooth, V-textured fabric characteristic of traditional knit sweaters. Shaping is achieved through standard decreases including k2tog (knit two together) and SSK (slip, slip, knit) for waist shaping, and M1L (make one left) and M1R (make one right) increases for hip shaping. A provisional cast-on using waste yarn is recommended for the initial cast-on, allowing for potential future modifications or finishing techniques.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Odele is designed to be knitted with Berroco Mykonos yarn in colorway #8506 Artemis. Yarn requirements range from 5 hanks for the smallest size to 9 hanks for the largest size, with each hank weighing 50 grams. This yarn choice creates a fabric with excellent drape and stitch definition suitable for the sweater's tailored silhouette.

Needles and Gauge

The pattern calls for straight knitting needles in size 4 (3.50 mm) for the main garment pieces and a 16-inch circular needle in size 3 (3.25 mm) for ribbing and finishing details. A stitch holder is required for managing stitches during construction. The recommended gauge is 24 stitches and 32 rows over 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch on the larger needles. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished measurements, and the pattern instructions emphasize checking gauge before beginning the project to ensure a well-fitting garment.