Berroco Chittenden Jumper Knitting Pattern

Berroco Chittenden Knit Sweater

What Is Being Made

The Berroco Chittenden is an intermediate-level knit sweater designed by Amy Christoffers. This pullover garment features a classic construction with a fitted silhouette, offering finished bust measurements ranging from 32 inches to 61 inches to accommodate multiple sizes. The sweater is designed with approximately 2 inches of ease for comfortable wear, and the back length measures 2 inches longer than the front for a contemporary, slightly elongated fit.

Construction Techniques

The Chittenden sweater employs a bottom-up construction method combined with seamed and in-the-round knitting techniques. The garment begins with the ribbed cuffs and body worked flat, then transitions to circular knitting for efficiency and seamless construction where appropriate. The body is worked in the round to the underarms, after which the front and back are divided and worked separately back and forth in rows. The sleeves are knit in the round to the underarm, with the sleeve caps then worked flat and sewn into the armholes using traditional seaming methods. This hybrid approach combines the speed of circular knitting with the shaping control of flat knitting.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch used throughout the Chittenden is Stockinette Stitch (St st), which creates a smooth, classic fabric ideal for showcasing yarn texture. The ribbing features a 2x2 rib pattern (knit 2, purl 2) worked flat, which provides stretch and recovery at the cuffs, waistband, and neckline. The ribbing on the back is notably 2 inches longer than the front ribbing, adding visual interest and a tailored detail to the finished garment.

Materials and Yarn

The Chittenden is designed to be worked in Berroco Cotolana, a yarn that weighs 50 grams per ball. The pattern calls for 8 to 16 balls depending on the finished size selected, with the sample shown knit in colorway #3503 Birch. Cotolana yarn provides a soft, versatile fiber suitable for sweater construction.

Needles and Tools

• 29-inch length circular knitting needles in sizes 6 (4.00 mm) and 8 (5.00 mm)
• 16-inch circular knitting needle in size 6 (4.00 mm)
• One set of four double-pointed knitting needles (dpns) in sizes 6 (4.00 mm) and 8 (5.00 mm)
• Two stitch markers in different colors for tracking pattern repeats and construction points
• One stitch holder for securing stitches during construction
• Waste yarn for temporarily holding stitches

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern is worked to a gauge of 18 stitches and 25 rows over 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch on the larger needles. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished measurements. The sweater is available in eight sizes with finished bust measurements of 32, 36.5, 40, 45, 48, 52.5, 56, and 61 inches, and finished lengths ranging from 27 to 29.5 inches measured down the center back.

Skill Level

Designed for intermediate knitters, the Chittenden requires familiarity with fundamental knitting techniques including circular knitting, working in the round, flat knitting, basic increases and decreases, and seaming. The combination of in-the-round and flat knitting techniques, along with sleeve cap shaping and armhole construction, makes this an ideal project for knitters looking to expand their skills beyond basic garment construction.