Berroco Divvy Jumper Knitting Pattern

Berroco Divvy Sweater by Norah Gaughan

What Is Being Made

The Berroco Divvy is a women's knitted sweater designed by Norah Gaughan, available in seven size options to fit bust measurements from 30 inches up to 54 inches. The finished garment features a center back length ranging from 24 inches in the smallest size to 28 inches in the larger sizes, with approximately 10 inches of ease built into the design for comfortable wearing. This intermediate-level knitting project creates a sophisticated garment with lace detailing and a seamed construction.

Techniques Used

The Divvy sweater is constructed using a bottom-up approach, meaning the knitter begins at the lower edge and works upward toward the shoulders and neckline. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, requiring seaming to join the pieces together. A lace pattern is incorporated into the design, adding visual interest and texture to the finished sweater. The construction method involves picking up stitches along edges to transition between sections, such as moving from the back bottom section to the back bodice and sleeves.

Stitches Used

The pattern employs stockinette stitch as the primary stitch throughout the garment, which creates a smooth, classic fabric. The lace pattern is worked over a designated number of stitches within the stockinette base, creating decorative openwork sections. Purl stitches are used for bind-off edges, and knit stitches are worked for transition rows between pattern sections.

Materials Required

This pattern calls for Berroco Cirrus yarn in color 2502, with yardage requirements ranging from 5 hanks for the smallest size to 8 hanks for the largest sizes. Knitters will need size 10 (6mm) knitting needles or the appropriate size to achieve the correct gauge, along with a size H/8 (5mm) crochet hook for finishing details. Additional notions include stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and a stitch holder for securing stitches during construction.

Gauge and Fit Information

The pattern specifies a gauge of 15 stitches and 21 rows equal 4 inches when working in stockinette stitch using the larger needle. For the lace sections, the gauge on the bias is 4¼ stitches to 1 inch. The pattern emphasizes the importance of checking gauge before beginning to ensure proper fit across all seven size options.