Berroco Ellerslie Jumper Knitting Pattern

Berroco Ellerslie Knit Sweater

What Is Being Made

The Berroco Ellerslie is an intermediate-level knit sweater designed by Amy Christoffers. This garment is a classic pullover sweater available in seven sizes, ranging from 32 inches to 56 inches in bust measurement, with finished lengths between 19 and 21¼ inches. The sweater is shown in the 44-inch size with approximately 3 inches of ease for comfortable wearing.

Knitting Techniques

The Ellerslie sweater is constructed using a bottom-up, seamed, and worked-flat approach, making it an accessible project for intermediate knitters. The pattern features several key construction techniques:

• I-Cord edging: The lower edges of the body and sleeves begin with an I-Cord, which is worked first using double-pointed needles. This decorative cord provides a finished edge and serves as the foundation for picking up stitches.
• Pick-up method: After the I-Cord is completed, stitches are picked up along the length of the cord and worked upward in stockinette stitch.
• Raglan shaping: The armholes are shaped using raglan decreases, which create diagonal lines from the underarm to the neckline.
• Applied I-Cord neckband: The neckline is finished with an applied I-Cord added during the finishing stage, providing a polished, professional edge.

Stitches Used

The Ellerslie sweater primarily uses stockinette stitch (St st) for the main body and sleeves, creating a smooth, classic fabric. The pattern incorporates specialized decrease stitches for shaping, including k3tog (knit three together) and SSSK (slip, slip, slip, knit) for the raglan armhole decreases. The I-Cord edging is created using a continuous knit stitch worked on double-pointed needles.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Ellerslie sweater is knit using Berroco Quinoa yarn in the colorway #1001 Sesame Seeds. Quinoa yarn is a natural fiber blend that offers excellent drape and comfort. The yardage required depends on size, ranging from 5 balls (50 grams each) for the smallest size to 9 balls for the largest size.

The pattern calls for size 7 (4.50 mm) knitting needles for the main body and sleeves, with a gauge of 20 stitches and 28 rows equaling 4 inches in stockinette stitch on the larger needles. Additionally, size 6 (4.00 mm) double-pointed needles are required for working the I-Cord edging. Knitters will also need waste yarn to hold stitches during construction.

Pattern Notes

Accurate gauge is essential for this project, and knitters are advised to take time to check their gauge before beginning to ensure accurate finished measurements. The pattern is designed to be worked flat on straight needles with seaming at the end, making it suitable for knitters who prefer flat construction over in-the-round methods.