Berroco Antigua Jumper Knitting Pattern

Berroco Antigua Knit Sweater

What is Being Made

The Berroco Antigua is a knitted pullover sweater designed for intermediate-level knitters. This garment is available in nine sizes ranging from 32" to 64" bust measurement, with finished lengths between 27" and 30" depending on size. The sweater features a fitted silhouette with positive ease of 2–4 inches, making it suitable for layering or a closer fit depending on personal preference.

Techniques Used

This sweater is constructed using a bottom-up knitting method, meaning the garment is worked from the lower edge upward. The pieces are worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, and the finished sections are seamed together to create the final garment. The design incorporates lace patterning as a decorative element, adding visual interest and texture to the finished piece.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Antigua sweater primarily uses stockinette stitch (St st) as the foundational stitch throughout the garment. Lace motifs are introduced through a detailed chart that is repeated across the body of the sweater. The pattern also incorporates reverse stockinette stitch sections, which create textured panels and are strategically placed to frame the lace chart repeats. Decreases are worked within these reverse stockinette sections rather than at the side seams, creating a refined shaping technique that maintains clean edges for seaming.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Antigua sweater is designed to be knitted with Berroco Liana yarn. Yardage requirements range from 5 to 11 hanks (50 grams each) depending on the finished size, with the color shown in the pattern being #8279 Passion Flower. The pattern calls for two sizes of knitting needles: size 6 (4.00 mm) needles for the main body fabric, and size 4 (3.50 mm) needles for ribbed edgings. A 16" circular needle in size 4 is recommended for working the neckline. Additional notions include six stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and a stitch holder for temporarily securing stitches during construction.

Gauge and Construction Details

The pattern specifies a gauge of 20 stitches and 28 rows over 4 inches when working stockinette stitch on the larger size 6 needles. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for obtaining accurate finished measurements. The sweater is constructed with a back piece, front piece, and sleeves that are worked separately and then seamed together. Stitch markers are used throughout to clearly delineate the lace chart sections and reverse stockinette panels, ensuring pattern accuracy across multiple repeats.