Berroco Chatwyn Jumper Knitting Pattern

Berroco Chatwyn Knit Sweater

What Is Being Made

The Berroco Chatwyn is an intermediate-level knit sweater from the Summer Silk Spring 2018 Collection, designed by Alison Green. This garment features a sophisticated construction method that begins with a yoke panel worked flat from side to side, with stitches picked up along the edges to create the front and back pieces. The body is then joined at the underarms and completed in the round as one continuous piece. The finished sweater is available in nine sizes, ranging from 33" to 57" bust measurements, with corresponding lengths from 21¾" to 24½". The design includes approximately 2–4" of ease for comfortable wearing.

Construction Techniques

This sweater employs several advanced knitting techniques to create its elegant silhouette and intricate patterning:

• Top-Down Construction: The sweater begins at the yoke and works downward, allowing for easy fitting adjustments and try-ons during the knitting process.
• Worked Flat and In-the-Round: The yoke panel is worked flat back and forth on circular needles, while the body is worked in the round for seamless construction.
• Short-Row Shaping: Short rows are strategically used to shape the front and back pieces as stitches are picked up from the side edges of the yoke panel, creating a custom fit through the shoulders and bust.
• Cable and Lace Patterns: The design incorporates both cable and lace stitches, worked from charted patterns to create visual interest and texture throughout the garment.
• Seamless Joining: The front and back pieces are joined at the underarms without seaming, resulting in a smooth, professional finish.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Chatwyn features a combination of fundamental and decorative stitches:

• Stockinette Stitch (St st): Used as the base fabric for gauge measurement and portions of the garment.
• Cable Stitches: Incorporated into the yoke panel and body for dimensional texture and traditional sweater appeal.
• Lace Stitches: Charted lace patterns add openwork details and visual sophistication to the design.
• Garter Stitch: Knit stitches (K) and purl stitches (P) are combined strategically, with edge stitches worked in garter stitch (K3 at edges) for stability and a finished appearance.

Yarn and Materials

The Chatwyn is designed to be knit with Berroco Summer Silk, a luxurious yarn that combines silk with other fibers for a refined drape and subtle sheen. The yarn is worked at a worsted weight (50 grams per ball), and the pattern requires between 4 and 6 balls depending on the finished size selected. The color shown in the pattern is #4021 Soiree.

Needles and notions required include:

• 16" circular needles, size 7 (4.50 mm)
• 29" circular needles, size 7 (4.50 mm)
• 4 stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and construction points
• 4 removable stitch markers or safety pins for holding stitches during construction
• 1 stitch holder for securing stitches temporarily

Gauge and Sizing

Achieving the correct gauge is essential for this project. The pattern specifies a gauge of 22 stitches and 32 rounds over 4 inches in stockinette stitch. For the charted cable and lace patterns, the gauge is 46 stitches over 9 inches and 32 rows over 4 inches. Knitters are advised to take time to check their gauge before beginning to ensure proper fit and finished measurements. The pattern includes detailed finished measurements for bust and length across all nine size options, allowing for precise selection based on desired fit.