Berroco Copperfield Jumper Knitting Pattern

Berroco Copperfield Striped Top-Down Knit Sweater

What is Being Made

The Berroco Copperfield is an intermediate-level knit sweater designed by Alison Green. This garment is available in 11 different sizes, ranging from 38 inches to 74 inches in bust measurement, with finished lengths between 20½ and 29½ inches. The sweater is shown in the 41¼-inch size and is designed with approximately 3–6 inches of positive ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit.

Construction and Techniques

This sweater is constructed using a top-down method, beginning with neck and shoulder shaping worked in the round. The front and back pieces are then divided at the armholes, allowing for seamless construction and the ability to try on the garment during the knitting process. The design employs two-color striping throughout, creating visual interest and texture variation.

The garment utilizes both worked in the round and worked flat techniques. The yoke and upper body sections are worked circularly using circular needles, while other sections may be worked flat depending on the construction sequence. This hybrid approach combines the benefits of seamless knitting with the flexibility of flat construction where needed.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Copperfield features two primary stitch patterns that showcase the yarn's characteristics:

• Two-Color Garter Stitch: This foundational stitch pattern alternates between two colors (Dreamy and Fantastical) to create horizontal stripes. Garter stitch is a classic, reversible pattern that works equally well on both sides of the fabric, making it ideal for garments with visible edges. The gauge for this stitch is 20 stitches and 40 rounds per 4 inches after blocking.
• Brioche Stitch: This textured stitch adds dimensional interest to the sweater. Brioche stitch is known for its elastic, luxurious appearance and creates vertical columns of texture. The gauge for brioche stitch is 14 stitches and 40 rounds per 4 inches after blocking. The pattern instructions show brioche knit (brk) and brioche purl (brp) stitches worked in alternating colors, with yarn overs (yo) creating the characteristic brioche fabric structure.

The color work in this pattern is straightforward, alternating between light and dark colors rather than working complex colorwork motifs, making it accessible for intermediate knitters.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Copperfield is designed to be knit with Berroco Mistico yarn, a 50-gram ball weight. The pattern requires two colors: #2503 Dreamy (light color) and #2539 Fantastical (dark color). The yardage needed varies by size, requiring between 3 and 7 balls of each color depending on the finished bust measurement selected.

Needle requirements include:

• 16-inch and 32-inch circular needles in size 5 / 3.75 mm for the main body and yoke sections
• A set of double-pointed needles or preferred small circumference needles in size 5 / 3.75 mm for working the sleeves
• 16-inch circular needles in size 3 / 3.25 mm for ribbed edgings and finishing

Additional notions include stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping points, and waste yarn for temporarily holding sleeve stitches during construction. Proper gauge measurement after blocking is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements, as the pattern specifies different gauges for the two primary stitch patterns used.