Berroco Marquita Jumper Knitting Pattern

Berroco Marquita Knit Sweater

What Is Being Made

The Marquita is a classic knit sweater designed by Amy Christoffers, offered in seven sizes ranging from 36" to 60" bust measurement with finished lengths between 22" and 24". This intermediate-level garment features approximately 2–4" of ease for comfortable wearing. The sweater showcases a striking striped colorwork design that combines three coordinating colors from the Berroco Pima 100 yarn line, creating visual interest throughout the piece.

Techniques Used

This sweater is constructed using the bottom-up seamed method, meaning the back and front pieces are knit separately from the bottom edge upward, then joined together with seams. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for straightforward shaping and color changes. The design incorporates horizontal stripes that alternate between colors, creating a rhythmic pattern across the body of the sweater. The neckline is finished using a circular needle to pick up and work stitches around the neck opening.

Stitches Used

• Garter Stitch: Used for the initial 2" cuff at the lower edge of the back and front pieces, creating a textured, reversible fabric that prevents curling
• Stockinette Stitch: The primary stitch throughout the body of the sweater, worked in alternating color stripes to create the main fabric with a smooth, classic appearance

Materials

This pattern calls for Berroco Pima 100 yarn, a 100% pima cotton fiber available in 100-gram hanks. The color palette consists of three shades: #8470 Goats Beard (main color), #8406 Stone Crop (contrast color 1), and #8419 Dianthus (contrast color 2). Yardage requirements vary by size, with the main color and first contrast color each requiring 3–4 hanks depending on size, while the second contrast color requires 1–2 hanks.

Construction requires straight needles in sizes 5 (3.75 mm) and 7 (4.50 mm), with the smaller needles used for the garter stitch cuff and ribbing, and the larger needles for the main stockinette stitch body. A 16" circular needle in size 5 (3.75 mm) is needed for finishing the neckline. Additional notions include 2 stitch markers and 1 stitch holder for managing stitches during construction.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 20 stitches and 27 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch on the larger needles. Checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure proper finished measurements. Seven size options are provided, accommodating bust measurements from 36" to 60", with corresponding adjustments in cast-on stitches and yardage requirements.