Berroco Kokkini Jumper Knitting Pattern

Berroco Kokkini Knit Sweater

What is Being Made

The Berroco Kokkini is an intermediate-level knit sweater designed by Donna Yacino. This garment is constructed using a distinctive bottom-up, seamed construction method with lace patterning throughout. The sweater is available in seven sizes, ranging from 36" to 60" bust measurements, with a finished length of 30" across all sizes. The design shown features approximately 7" of positive ease at the bust.

Construction Techniques

The Kokkini employs a specialized multi-panel construction technique that sets it apart from standard sweater patterns. The center panels of both the back and front pieces are worked flat from the lower edge up to the neckline. After the center panels are completed, stitches are strategically picked up along the side edges of these center panels, and the side panels are then worked outward in pattern. This picked-up stitch method creates seamless integration between panel sections while maintaining consistent lace patterning. The sweater is worked flat on circular needles rather than in the round, and pieces are subsequently seamed together for finishing.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch pattern used throughout the Kokkini is a lace pattern stitch that repeats over a multiple of 4 stitches plus 3. The pattern alternates between purl rows worked on the wrong side and decorative lace rows worked on the right side. The lace row features yarn overs combined with a centered double decrease (slip 1 knitwise, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over), which creates the characteristic openwork design. This two-row repeat is worked consistently across all pattern sections, maintaining visual cohesion throughout the finished garment.

Yarn and Materials

The Kokkini is designed to be worked in Berroco Medina yarn. The yardage requirements range from 4 balls for the smallest sizes up to 6 balls for the largest sizes, with each ball weighing 100 grams. The pattern specifies color #4750 Taza. A 29" circular needle in size 6 (4.00 mm) is used for the main knitting, with gauge set at 25 stitches and 32 rows over 4 inches in the pattern stitch. A size 3.25 mm (D) crochet hook is also required, though specific crochet applications are not detailed in the provided pattern excerpt. Accurate gauge checking is emphasized as essential for obtaining correct finished measurements.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated at intermediate skill level, making it suitable for knitters with foundational knowledge who are ready to tackle more complex construction methods and lace patterning. The picked-up stitch technique and lace pattern require attention to detail and familiarity with advanced knitting concepts.