Berroco Amari Jumper Knitting Pattern

Berroco Amari Knit Sweater

What is Being Made

The Berroco Amari is an intermediate-level knit sweater designed for children in sizes 2 through 10. This top features a classic pullover construction worked seamlessly from the neck down in the round. The sweater is shown in size 8 with finished chest measurements ranging from 22 inches to 30 inches, depending on size selected. The back length varies from 13½ inches in the smallest size to 19 inches in the largest size, with the front measuring approximately ½ inch shorter than the back.

Construction and Techniques

The Amari employs a top-down, seamless construction method that begins at the neck and works downward to complete the garment in one continuous piece. This approach allows for easy fitting adjustments and eliminates the need for seaming. The pattern utilizes short-row shaping to create a contoured neckline and to shape the hems, providing a refined fit around the neck opening and hem edges. The garment is worked primarily in the round using circular needles, which creates a smooth, continuous fabric without visible seams.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch used throughout the Amari is stockinette stitch (abbreviated as St st), which creates a smooth, classic knit fabric with a V-appearance on the right side. The neckline and hem areas feature garter stitch, created by alternating purl and knit rounds, which provides a textured, reversible border that helps the edges lie flat and prevents curling. The pattern incorporates wrap and turn (w&t) short-row techniques to shape the neck and hems, a method that involves wrapping stitches around the needle to create smooth transitions and avoid holes in the fabric.

Yarn and Materials

The Amari is designed to be knit with Berroco Remix Light yarn in the colorway Periwinkle (#6917). The yarn requirements vary by size, ranging from 1 ball for the smallest sizes to 2 balls for the larger sizes, with each ball weighing 100 grams. The pattern calls for circular needles in sizes 3 (3.25 mm) and 5 (3.75 mm), with the smaller needles used for the ribbed neckline and the larger needles for the body. A 16-inch circular needle is used for the yoke, and a 24-inch circular needle is needed for the body sections. Additionally, the pattern requires one set of four double-pointed needles in size 3 (3.25 mm) for working smaller circumferences, five stitch markers (including one in a contrasting color to mark the beginning of the round), and waste yarn for holding stitches during construction.

Gauge and Fit

The pattern specifies a gauge of 22 stitches and 32 rounds over 4 inches in stockinette stitch on the larger needles. Checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure the finished measurements match the intended sizes. The sweater is designed with 2 to 4 inches of positive ease, meaning the finished chest measurement will be larger than the wearer's actual chest measurement, allowing for comfortable movement and layering.