Berroco Lighted Structures Louvre Jumper Knitting Pattern

Berroco Lighted Structures Louvre Knitted Sweater

What Is Being Made

The Louvre is a knitted sweater designed by Åsa Buchta for intermediate-level knitters. This garment features a classic pullover construction with set-in sleeves and is available in multiple sizes ranging from 38½" to 74" bust circumference. The finished length varies from approximately 21½" to 24½" depending on the size selected. The sweater is designed with approximately 2–4 inches of positive ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit.

Construction Technique

The Louvre sweater is constructed using a flat knitting method, with the back, front, and sleeves worked separately on straight needles before being sewn together during the finishing process. This traditional construction approach allows for precise shaping and detailed stitch work throughout the garment. The pattern begins with a ribbed set-up section that establishes the foundation for the main pattern stitch.

Stitches and Pattern Details

The sweater features a specialized pattern stitch worked over a multiple of 4 stitches. The construction begins with a 2x2 ribbed cuff, created by alternating knit and purl stitches in a structured pattern. The ribbing is worked for 2½ inches on smaller needles to create a fitted edge that helps the sweater sit securely at the wrists and hem.

A notable stitch technique used in this pattern is the RC2 (Right Cross 2) abbreviation, which involves skipping one stitch and knitting the next stitch, then knitting the skipped stitch. This creates a subtle crossed-stitch detail that adds visual interest and texture to the garment.

After the ribbed set-up section, the pattern transitions to the main Pattern Stitch on larger needles, which creates the primary texture and appearance of the finished sweater.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Louvre is designed to be knitted with Berroco Lumi yarn in the colorway #8130 Greenery. This yarn is worked at 50 grams per ball, with yardage requirements ranging from 11 to 21 balls depending on the finished size selected.

The pattern requires two sizes of knitting needles:

• Smaller needles (Size 3 / 3.25 mm) – used for the ribbed cuff sections and a 16-inch circular needle for neckline finishing
• Larger needles (Size 5 / 3.75 mm) – used for the main body and pattern stitch sections

Knitters should select the needle size that allows them to achieve the specified gauge of 27 stitches and 35 rows over 4 inches in the Pattern Stitch on the larger needles, measured after blocking.

Additional Notions and Finishing

Beyond yarn and needles, the pattern calls for waste yarn to hold stitches during construction and removable stitch markers to track pattern repeats and shaping increases or decreases. Proper gauge measurement after blocking is emphasized as essential for achieving accurate finished measurements.