Berroco Meryton Jumper Knitting Pattern

Berroco Meryton Lace Sweater

What is Being Made

The Berroco Meryton is a top-down knitted sweater designed by Amy Christoffers. This intermediate-level garment features a sophisticated lace yoke and is worked seamlessly in the round from the neckline downward. The sweater is available in eight sizes, ranging from 32½ inches to 60½ inches in bust measurement, with finished lengths between 21 and 23 inches measured down the center back. The design shown in the pattern features approximately 4 inches of positive ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit.

Techniques Used

This sweater employs several advanced knitting techniques that contribute to its elegant construction and refined appearance. The garment is worked in the round using circular needles, which eliminates the need for seaming and creates a seamless, professional finish. The yoke is shaped using short rows, a technique that allows for custom shaping at the shoulders and upper body without increasing or decreasing stitches in traditional ways. This method provides a more tailored fit through the yoke area.

The pattern incorporates lace as a primary design element, particularly in the yoke section. Lace knitting involves creating decorative openwork patterns through strategic yarn overs and decreases, adding visual interest and a refined aesthetic to the upper portion of the sweater. The construction begins with a ribbed set-up section at the neckline before transitioning into the lace pattern work.

Stitches Used

The Meryton sweater utilizes fundamental knitting stitches combined in strategic ways to create its finished design. Stockinette stitch (abbreviated as St st) forms the base fabric and is used to establish gauge—24 stitches and 32 rounds equal 4 inches when worked on the larger needles. The pattern begins with ribbing (a combination of knit and purl stitches in alternating columns), which provides elasticity and structure at the neckline. The ribbing section uses a K2, P2 repeat worked for seven rounds.

The lace pattern incorporates yarn overs (abbreviated as yo), which create the decorative holes characteristic of lace knitting, combined with strategic knit stitches to form the openwork design. The pattern instructions reference working from a chart, indicating that the lace pattern is presented visually for ease of following the complex stitch sequences.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

This pattern calls for Berroco Skye yarn, a fiber blend that contains viscose, which gives it a luxurious drape and subtle sheen. The yarn is worked at a worsted weight, with 50 grams per ball. Yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 4 balls for the smallest sizes to 7 balls for the largest sizes. The color shown in the pattern is #7650 Dorado, a warm, golden tone.

The pattern requires two sizes of circular needles: 16-inch and 29-inch circular needles in sizes 3 (3.25 mm) and 5 (3.75 mm), allowing knitters to adjust needle size to achieve the specified gauge. Additionally, one set of four double-pointed needles in sizes 3 and 5 is needed for working the sleeve cap and ribbing sections where the circumference becomes too small for circular needles. A single stitch marker and waste yarn for holding sleeve stitches complete the notions required.

An important note regarding this yarn: Berroco Skye contains viscose, which may stretch when washed. The pattern specifically recommends that swatches be washed and blocked before measuring gauge to ensure accurate finished measurements. This step is essential for achieving the intended fit and drape of the completed garment.