Berroco Dou Dizhu Jumper Knitting Pattern
By Berroco
Specifications
| Brand: | Berroco |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Designer: | Mel Kennelly |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Techniques and Construction: | Bottom Up, Seamed, Stripes, Worked Flat |
Product Description
Bold colorblocking pairs with a cozy funnel neck in Dou Dizhu from the Berroco Portfolio Vol. 8 Collection. Berroco Ultra Wool is a smooth and warm superwash wool yarn that works up into garments that will stay looking and feeling great for a long time to come. Dou Dizhu is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up and seamed with an easy drop-shoulder fit and lower back hem for added coverage and warmth. Ultra Wool’s palette spans from subtle neutrals and soothing pastels to rich jewel tones and bold brights, making it a snap to find your favorites and to craft a sweater that just feels like you.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: to fit (32–34, 36–28, 40–42) [44–46, 48–50, 50–52, 54–56] {60–62, 64–66, 68–70}” chest
Finished Measurements: designed to fit with 2–4” positive ease, sample is shown in size 40”
Chest – (36, 40, 44) [48, 52, 56, 60] {64, 68, 72}
Length – (28½, 29, 29½) [29½, 30, 30½, 30½] {31, 31½, 32}" in back, front is 3” shorter
Sleeve length – (18, 18, 17) [17, 17, 16, 16] {15, 15, 15}"
Yarn Requirements: Berroco Ultra Wool (100% Superwash Wool; 100g/219yds)
Color 1 – (2, 2, 2) [2, 3, 3, 3] {3, 3, 4} skeins, shown in #33103 Wheat
Color 2 – (1, 2, 2) [2, 2, 2, 2] {2, 2, 3} skeins, shown in #33118 Marjoram
Color 3 – 1 skein (all sizes), shown in #33123 Iris
Color 4 – (3, 3, 3) [3, 4, 4, 4] {4, 5, 5} skeins, shown in #3325 Delicata
Needles:
US 7 (4.50mm) single points
US 8 (5.00mm) single points
Gauge: 19 sts and 25 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch with US 8 (5.00mm) needles, blocked
Berroco Dou Dizhu Striped Knit Sweater
What is Being Made
The Berroco Dou Dizhu is an intermediate-level knit sweater designed by Mel Kennelly. This garment is available in nine sizes ranging from 36" to 72" bust circumference, with finished back lengths from 28½" to 32" and front lengths approximately 3" shorter than the back. The sweater is shown in the 40" size and is designed with approximately 2–4" of positive ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit.
Construction and Techniques
The Dou Dizhu sweater is constructed using a bottom-up, seamed, and worked-flat method. All pieces—including the back, front, and sleeves—are knitted individually in flat rows on straight needles, then assembled together with seams. This construction approach allows for straightforward shaping and makes it easy to try on pieces as you work.
The design features horizontal stripes created by changing yarn colors throughout the piece. The striped pattern adds visual interest and demonstrates color work techniques suitable for intermediate knitters.
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
The primary stitch used in the Dou Dizhu is stockinette stitch (St st), which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a flat appearance. Stockinette stitch is worked by knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows when working flat, producing the characteristic V-pattern texture on the front of the fabric.
Yarn and Materials
This pattern calls for Berroco Ultra Wool, a 100% wool yarn. The design uses four coordinating colors:
- Wheat (C1, #33103)—the primary color, requiring 2–5 balls depending on size
- Marjoram (C2, #33118)—an accent color, requiring 1–3 balls depending on size
- Iris (C3, #33123)—a secondary accent, requiring 1 ball across all sizes
- Delicata (C4, #3325)—another accent color, requiring 3–5 balls depending on size
The pattern requires two sets of knitting needles: size 7 (4.5 mm) for ribbing or edging, and size 8 (5 mm) for the main fabric. Knitters should select needles that allow them to achieve the specified gauge.
Gauge and Blocking
The pattern specifies a gauge of 19 stitches and 25 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch using the larger (size 8 / 5 mm) needles. Gauge is measured after blocking, which is an essential step for achieving accurate finished measurements. Knitters are strongly encouraged to knit a gauge swatch, measure it before and after blocking, and adjust needle sizes if necessary to match the specified gauge.
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