Berroco Anniu Top Jumper Knitting Pattern

Berroco Anniu Top

What Is Being Made

The Anniu Top is a knitted short-sleeved pullover sweater designed by Bristol Ivy. This garment is crafted as an experienced-level knitting project and features a contemporary, fitted silhouette with finished bust measurements ranging from 36" to 64" across eight size options. The finished length varies from 22¼" to 25¾" depending on the selected size. The design incorporates approximately 4 to 6 inches of ease, allowing for comfortable wearing room when selecting your appropriate size.

Construction Method and Techniques

The Anniu Top is constructed on the bias in two separate pieces, which are then seamed together. This bias construction creates interesting visual and structural properties in the finished garment. After the main body pieces are seamed, hem and armband bands are picked up and worked in the round, creating finished edges that frame the neckline and sleeves. The pattern uses locking stitch markers or safety pins to indicate seam locations, helping knitters maintain accurate construction throughout the project.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

The Anniu Top employs several specialized knitting stitches and techniques:

• Stockinette Stitch (St st) – The primary stitch used throughout the garment body, worked over the larger needles
• Twisted Rib – Used for the hem and armband finishes, worked in the round after seaming. This stitch is worked as knit one through the back loop alternating with purl one
• Drop Stitch – A specialty stitch where stitches are slipped off the needle and then carefully unraveled down to their base, creating ladder-like openings that add lace-like details to the design
• Yarn Forward (Yf) – A reverse yarn over technique that increases stitches by bringing yarn from back to front over the needle
• Through the Front Loop (Tfl) – A variation in how stitches are worked, particularly used in the twisted rib sections

Lace and Design Elements

The pattern incorporates lace techniques through the strategic use of drop stitches and yarn forward increases. These elements create an open, airy quality to the fabric, making the Anniu Top suitable for warm-weather wear while maintaining structure through the stockinette stitch base.

Materials and Gauge

The Anniu Top is designed to be worked in Berroco Modern Cotton DK yarn, a lightweight cotton blend. The pattern calls for 3 to 4 hanks of yarn (100 grams each) in colorway #6657 Lippit, depending on the size selected. Larger sizes require 4 hanks while smaller sizes use 3 hanks.

Needles and notions required include:

• 32-inch circular needles in sizes 5 (3.75 mm) and 7 (4.50 mm), or the size needed to obtain proper gauge
• One set of double-pointed needles (dpns) in size 5 (3.75 mm) for working small circumferences
• Locking stitch markers to track seam locations and pattern repeats

The gauge is 18 stitches and 30 rows equals 4 inches in stockinette stitch on the larger needle after blocking. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished measurements, and knitters are advised to check gauge before beginning the project to avoid sizing issues.