Berroco Naomi Jumper Knitting Pattern

Berroco Naomi Knit Sweater

What Is Being Made

The Naomi is a seamless children's knit sweater designed by Amy Christoffers. This pullover-style garment is worked from the top down in the round, featuring a shaped yoke constructed with short rows. The sweater includes two patch pockets with linings and is available in six children's sizes ranging from size 2 through size 12, with finished chest measurements from 24 inches up to 34 inches and lengths from 13 inches to 20.5 inches. The pattern is shown in size 10.

Techniques Used

This intermediate-level knitting project employs several key construction techniques. The garment is worked seamlessly from the neck down, eliminating the need for seaming after completion. The yoke shaping is accomplished using short rows, a technique that creates a contoured fit across the shoulders and upper chest without visible seams. The main body and sleeves are worked in the round using circular needles, which creates a smooth, continuous fabric. To minimize the natural striping that can occur with certain yarn colorways, the pattern recommends alternating between two balls of yarn every round, ensuring a more uniform appearance throughout the finished sweater.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch used throughout the Naomi is stockinette stitch (St st), which creates a smooth, classic knit fabric with a V-shaped texture on the right side. Stockinette stitch is worked in flat rows for the pocket linings and in the round for the main garment sections. The pattern requires basic knitting skills including casting on, joining for working in the round, and placing stitches on holders for later use.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Naomi calls for Berroco Sesame yarn in the colorway #7456 Acai. Yarn requirements vary by size: children's sizes 2 and 4 require 2 balls, size 6 requires 3 balls, sizes 8 and 10 require 4 balls each, and size 12 requires 5 balls. Each ball contains 100 grams of yarn.

The needle requirements include:

• Circular needles in sizes 6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm) in both 16-inch and 24-inch lengths for working the yoke and body in the round
• Double-pointed needles in sizes 6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm) for working the sleeve caps and finishing

Additional notions include 2 stitch holders for pocket and sleeve stitches, 1 stitch marker for marking the beginning of rounds, and waste yarn for temporarily holding sleeve stitches during construction.

Gauge and Fit

The pattern specifies a gauge of 22 stitches and 30 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch on the larger needle, measured after blocking. The recommended ease is approximately 2 to 4 inches of positive ease, providing a comfortable, relaxed fit suitable for children's wear. Checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure accurate finished measurements.