Berroco Enter Jumper Knitting Pattern

Berroco Enter Sweater by Norah Gaughan

What is Being Made

The Berroco Enter is a knitted sweater designed by Norah Gaughan, available in sizes to fit bust measurements from 30 inches up to 54 inches. The finished garment features bust measurements ranging from 38 to 60 inches with length to shoulder measurements between 15¾ and 23 inches, accommodating a wide range of body sizes and fit preferences.

Construction Method and Techniques

This sweater is constructed using a bottom-up approach, meaning the knitter begins at the lower edge and works upward toward the shoulders. The garment is worked flat on needles rather than in the round, and pieces are seamed together after completion. This traditional construction method allows for precise shaping and the incorporation of decorative stitch patterns throughout the design.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Enter sweater features multiple stitch techniques to create visual interest and texture. The primary fabric is worked in stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic knit fabric. The design also incorporates an openwork pattern as a central design element, which is created through strategic yarn overs and decreases. Specific stitch abbreviations used include:

• yo – yarn over, which creates decorative holes and increases
• ssk – slip, slip, knit, a left-leaning decrease
• k2tog – knit two together, a right-leaning decrease
• k – knit stitch

The openwork pattern is strategically placed, particularly in the center back of the garment, creating a lacy, feminine aesthetic while maintaining structural integrity through the stockinette stitch sections.

Materials and Gauge

The Enter sweater is designed to be knitted with Berroco Maya yarn in color 5622, with yardage requirements ranging from 5 to 10 hanks of 50-gram weight depending on the finished size. Two sizes of circular knitting needles are required: size 6 (4mm) needles and size 9 (5.5mm) needles, or sizes adjusted to obtain the specified gauge. Additional notions include removable stitch markers and a stitch holder for managing stitches during construction.

The pattern specifies two different gauges depending on the stitch pattern being worked: 19 stitches and 26 rows equal 4 inches in stockinette stitch when using size 9 needles, while 14 stitches and 26 rows equal 4 inches in the openwork pattern. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished measurements.

Skill Level

This pattern is rated for experienced knitters, reflecting the complexity of managing multiple stitch patterns, shaping techniques, and the precision required for the openwork sections and seamed construction.