Berroco Durak 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
With a roomy fit and sporty stripes, Durak from the Berroco Portfolio Vol. 8 Collection is a dynamite choice for active kids and adults alike. This crewneck pullover has dropped shoulders in the children's sizes and set-in sleeves for the adults, long sleeves, and fun pops of color that make it an easy grab and go layer for school, running errands, or weekend adventures. Durak is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up and seamed, adding structure to your finished sweater and making it more portable as you knit also—perfect for something to work on at the sidelines of practices or for easy tv knitting. Choose from Berroco’s fan-favorite Ultra Wool and Vintage yarns for your sweater, finding just the right color or fiber blend for each person who’s lucky enough to get one!
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes:
Child – to fit (2, 4, 6, 8) (10, 12, 14) years
Adult – to fit (30½–34½, 34-38, 38¼–42¼) [40¾–44¾, 45–49, 49–53, 52½–56½] {56¾–60¾, 60–64, 64¼–68¼}” chest
Finished Measurements:
Child – designed to fit with 2–4” positive ease, sample shown in size 8
Chest – (26½, 29, 30¾, 32½) [34, 35, 36]"
Length – (12, 13, 15, 17) [18, 19, 20]" /
Sleeve length – (12, 13, 13½, 14) [15, 16, 17]"
Adult – designed to fit with 2–6” positive ease, sample shown in size 46¾”
Chest – (36½, 40, 44¼) [46¾, 51, 55, 58½] {62¾, 66, 70¼}"
Length – 25, 25½, 26) [26½, 27, 27, 27½] {28, 28½, 29}"
Sleeve length – 18–20”
Yarn Requirements: Berroco Ultra Wool (100% Superwash Wool; 100g/219yds) or Berroco Vintage (50% Acrylic/40% Wool/10% Nylon; 100g/217yds)
Child –
Main Color – (2, 3, 3, 3) [4, 4, 4] hanks, shown in Vintage #5143 Dark Denim
Contrasting Colors – 1 hank each (all sizes), shown in Vintage #5176 Pumpkin and #5106 Smoke
Adult –
Main Color – (6, 6, 7) [7, 8, 8, 9] {10, 10, 11} skeins
Contrasting Color – 1 skein (all sizes)
Needles:
US 6 (4.00mm) single points and 16” circular
US 7 (4.50mm) single points
Gauge: 19 sts and 25 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch with US 7 (4.50mm) needles, blocked
Berroco Durak Knitted Sweater
What is Being Made
The Berroco Durak is an intermediate-level knitted sweater available in both adult and child versions. This unisex design offers multiple size options ranging from 36½" to 70¼" in chest circumference, with finished lengths between 25" and 29". The sweater is shown in a size 46¾" chest measurement and features a classic pullover construction suitable for various body types with approximately 2–6 inches of positive ease recommended for comfortable fit.
Construction Techniques
The Durak sweater is constructed using a bottom-up, seamed, worked-flat approach. The back, front, and sleeves are each worked individually in flat rows using straight needles, then sewn together at the seams to create the finished garment. This traditional construction method allows for precise shaping and sizing adjustments throughout the knitting process. Shoulder shaping is incorporated into the pattern through strategic bind-offs to create proper garment fit.
Stitch Patterns and Techniques
The primary stitch used in this sweater is Stockinette Stitch (St st), which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a recognizable V-pattern texture. The design incorporates striping techniques using two contrasting colors: a main color (MC) in Evergreen and a contrasting color (CC) in Golden, allowing for visual interest and design variation throughout the garment.
Yarn and Materials
The Durak is designed to be knitted with Berroco Lanas, a yarn that comes in 100-gram balls. The pattern requires 6 to 11 balls of the main color (Evergreen #95134) depending on size, plus 1 ball of the contrasting Golden color (#95109). This yarn weight and fiber content are specifically calibrated to achieve the pattern's required gauge.
Needles and Notions
- Knitting needles in sizes 6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm), with size selection based on individual gauge
- 16-inch circular needle in size 6 (4 mm) for ribbing and neckline work
- 2 stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and construction points
- 2 stitch holders for temporarily holding stitches during construction
Gauge and Blocking
The pattern specifies a gauge of 19 stitches and 25 rows over 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch when worked on the larger needles (size 7 / 4.5 mm). Accurate gauge is essential for proper fit, and the pattern recommends checking gauge before beginning the project. All gauge measurements are taken after blocking, making the blocking step crucial for achieving accurate finished dimensions.
Skill Level
Designed by Mel Kennelly, the Durak is rated as an Intermediate skill level project, making it suitable for knitters with foundational experience in basic stitches, shaping techniques, and garment assembly.
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