Berroco Avalon Jumper Knitting Pattern

Berroco Avalon Knit Sweater

What is Being Made

The Berroco Avalon is an intermediate-level knit sweater designed by Alison Green. This pullover garment is available in nine sizes, ranging from 36¼ inches to 68¼ inches bust measurement, with finished lengths between 18½ and 21½ inches. The sweater is shown in the 40-inch size and is designed with approximately 2–4 inches of positive ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit.

Construction Techniques

The Avalon sweater is constructed using a bottom-up seamless approach, meaning the body is knit from the lower edge upward in one continuous piece. The garment is worked in the round, which eliminates the need for seaming and creates a smooth, professional finish. This construction method is popular among intermediate knitters as it allows for easy fit adjustments during the knitting process and produces a more polished final garment.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch pattern featured in the Avalon is Moss Stitch, a classic textured pattern that creates a subtle, woven appearance. When worked in the round, Moss Stitch is created by alternating knit and purl stitches in a specific sequence:

• Rounds 1 and 2: Knit 1, purl 1, repeated around
• Rounds 3 and 4: Purl 1, knit 1, repeated around
• These four rounds are repeated throughout to maintain the pattern

This stitch pattern provides texture and visual interest while remaining accessible to intermediate-level knitters.

Yarn and Materials

The Avalon sweater is knit using two yarns held together throughout the entire project, creating a unique blend and texture:

• Berroco Carousel (100 grams per ball): 3–6 balls depending on size, in colorway #4441 Duck Pond
• Berroco Aerial (25 grams per ball): 4–8 balls depending on size, in colorway #3459 Merlot

The combination of these two distinct Berroco yarns creates a sophisticated color and texture blend. Total yardage requirements vary by size, with smaller sizes requiring approximately 7 balls combined and larger sizes requiring up to 14 balls combined.

Needles and Notions

The pattern requires the following needles and supplies:

• 32-inch circular needles in sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 6 (4 mm)
• One set each of double-pointed needles or preferred small-circumference needles in sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 6 (4 mm) for working the armholes and neckline
• Four stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping
• Waste yarn or a stitch holder for securing stitches during construction

Gauge and Finishing

The pattern is worked to a gauge of 22 stitches and 32 rounds per 4 inches (10 cm) in Moss Stitch using the larger 6 (4 mm) needles. This gauge is measured after blocking, making it essential to knit a gauge swatch and block it before beginning the sweater to ensure accurate finished measurements. The two-needle size system allows for a looser gauge on the body (using larger needles) while maintaining tighter gauge on ribbed or fitted sections (using smaller needles), a common technique in sweater construction.