Berroco Patti Jumper Knitting Pattern

Berroco Patti Knit Sweater

What is Being Made

The Berroco Patti is a knitted sweater designed by Amy Christoffers, suitable for intermediate-level knitters. This garment is available in multiple sizes ranging from 34 inches to 70 inches bust measurement, offering versatility for various body types. The sweater features a fitted silhouette created through strategic decreasing at the sides, with a lower edge that provides positive ease for comfortable wear. The finished length ranges from approximately 23 to 25.5 inches depending on size selection.

Techniques Used

The Patti sweater employs several key knitting techniques to achieve its construction:

• Bottom-up construction: The sweater is knitted from the lower edge upward, beginning with the back piece
• Worked flat: Pieces are knitted on straight needles in flat rows rather than in continuous rounds
• Seamed assembly: Individual pieces are joined together using seaming techniques
• Shaping through decreasing: Waist shaping is achieved through paired decreases (k2tog and SSK) worked every fourth row, creating a tapered silhouette
• Ribbed edging: The pattern begins with garter stitch ribbing at the lower edge to provide structure and prevent rolling
• Armhole and neckline shaping: Bind-off techniques are used to create armhole depth and neck openings

Stitches Used

The Patti sweater utilizes fundamental knitting stitches appropriate for an intermediate skill level:

• Stockinette stitch (St st): The primary stitch throughout the body of the sweater, creating a smooth, classic fabric
• Garter stitch: Used for the initial 5 rows at the lower edge to create a stable, non-rolling foundation
• Knit and purl stitches: Basic stitches that form the foundation of all pattern work
• Decreases: K2tog (knit two together) and SSK (slip, slip, knit) are used for waist shaping
• Bind-off: Used to secure stitches and create finished edges at armholes and neckline

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Berroco Patti pattern calls for specific materials to achieve the intended fit and drape:

Yarn: Berroco Chai, a yarn with 50 grams per ball. The pattern is shown in colorway #8603 Linen. Yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 5 balls for the smallest size (34 inches) to 10 balls for the largest size (70 inches). Berroco Chai is the recommended yarn for this pattern to ensure accurate gauge and finished measurements.

Needles and Notions: The pattern requires two sizes of knitting needles—size 4 (3.5 mm) for ribbing and size 6 (4 mm) for the main body. A 16-inch circular needle in size 4 (3.5 mm) is needed for neckline finishing. Additional notions include one stitch holder, two stitch markers, and one removable stitch marker for tracking pattern repeats and shaping rows.

Gauge: The pattern is worked to a gauge of 20 stitches and 26 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch using the larger needles. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for obtaining accurate finished measurements, and knitters are advised to swatch before beginning the project.

Pattern Characteristics

The Patti sweater is designed with a fitted waist created through consistent decreasing every fourth row over 15 decrease rows total. The lower edge is significantly wider than the bust measurement, providing a draped, feminine silhouette. Recommended positive ease is 2 to 4 inches, allowing for comfortable movement while maintaining the sweater's intended shape. The pattern provides detailed instructions for shaping armholes and necklines, making it suitable for knitters with intermediate experience who are comfortable with basic shaping techniques.