Berroco Quinto Jumper Knitting Pattern
By Berroco
Specifications
| Brand: | Berroco |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Designer: | Alison Green |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Techniques and Construction: | Bottom Up, Seamed, Worked Flat, Worked In The Round |
Product Description
Classic Gansey-inspired style meets sweatshirt-level comfort in Quinto from the Berroco Portfolio Vol. 8 Collection. Sized to fit the whole family, Quinto takes a crew neckline pullover with a drop-shoulder fit and adds an allover texture to the yoke that transitions to a diamond texture panel framed with rice stitch columns. It’s easy to find just the right shade for every member of the family with the option to use either Berroco Vintage or Berroco Ultra Wool, and both provide a soft, machine-washable choice that’s cozy and comfortable to wear. Double duty garments make it easy to always have the right thing to grab for anything from school or work to weekend outings or family portraits, and Quinto can easily transition with you and your family through all of your must-do activities! Texture panel is charted only.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes:
Child – to fit (2, 4, 6) [8, 10, 12] years
Adult – to fit (30¼–34¼, 34¾–38¾, 37¾–41¾) [42½–46½, 46¼–50¼, 50–54, 53¾–57¾] {57½–61½, 62¼–66¼, 66–70}”
Finished Measurements:
Child – designed to fit 2–4” positive ease
Chest – (24¾, 26¼, 28½) [30¾, 33¼, 34¾]"
Length – (12½, 14¾, 16¾) [18, 19¼, 20½]"
Sleeve length – (12, 13, 14) [15, 16, 17]"
Adult – designed to fit with 2–6” positive ease
Chest – (36¼, 40¾, 43¾) [48½, 52¼, 56, 59¾] {63½, 68¼, 72}"
Length – (25, 26, 26) [26½, 26½, 27, 27] {27½, 27½, 28}"
Sleeve length – 17” (all sizes)
Yarn Requirements: Berroco Ultra Wool (100% Superwash Wool; 100g/219yds) or Berroco Vintage (50% Acrylic/40% Wool/10% Nylon; 100g/217yds)
Child – (2, 3, 4) [4, 5, 5] skeins Berroco Ultra Wool, shown in #33161 Matcha
Adult – (6, 7, 7) [8, 9, 9, 10] {10, 11, 12} hanks Berroco Vintage, shown in #5174 Rye
Needles:
US 5 (3.75mm) single points and DPNs
US 7 (4.50mm) single points and DPNs
Gauge:
19 sts and 32 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch with US 7 (4.50mm) needles, blocked
21 sts and 32 rows = 4" in rice stitch with US 7 (4.50mm) needles, blocked
Berroco Quinto Knit Sweater
What is Being Made
The Berroco Quinto is an adult knit sweater designed by Alison Green. This intermediate-level knitting project is available in ten sizes, ranging from 36¼ inches to 72 inches in chest circumference, with finished lengths between 25 and 28 inches. The pattern is suitable for knitters with some experience and offers positive ease recommendations of 2–6 inches for a comfortable, relaxed fit.
Knitting Techniques Used
The Quinto sweater employs multiple construction techniques to create a well-structured garment. The sweater is worked flat in pieces and worked in the round for different sections, combining both methods for optimal shaping and fit. The construction follows a bottom-up approach, building the garment from the hem upward. All pieces are seamed together, allowing for precise finishing and professional seam placement that contributes to the sweater's overall structure and durability.
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
The Quinto features two primary stitch patterns that create visual interest and texture:
- Stockinette Stitch (St st): Used as the primary stitch pattern, stockinette creates a smooth, classic fabric with a distinctive V-pattern appearance on the right side. This foundational stitch is worked at a gauge of 19 stitches and 32 rows over 4 inches using the larger needles after blocking.
- Rice Stitch: An alternating textured stitch pattern worked over an odd number of stitches, Rice Stitch is created by alternating knit and purl stitches on the right-side rows while knitting all stitches on wrong-side rows. This creates a subtle, bumpy texture that adds visual depth. Rice Stitch is worked at a gauge of 21 stitches and 32 rows over 4 inches using the larger needles after blocking.
Materials: Yarn and Needles
The Quinto is designed to be worked in Berroco Vintage, a yarn that comes in 100-gram hanks. The pattern calls for color #5174 Rye, with yardage requirements ranging from 6 hanks for the smallest size to 12 hanks for the largest size, making this an accessible project for various budgets and preferences.
Two sizes of knitting needles are required to achieve proper gauge and fabric control. Size 5 / 3.75 mm needles are used for ribbed edges and cuff sections, while size 7 / 4.5 mm needles are used for the main body fabric in stockinette and rice stitches. A 16-inch circular needle in size 5 / 3.75 mm is also needed for working certain sections in the round. Additional notions include 4 stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping, and 4 stitch holders for temporarily securing stitches during construction.
Gauge and Finishing
Accurate gauge is essential for this project and is measured after blocking to ensure proper finished measurements. The pattern emphasizes checking gauge before beginning to save time and guarantee accurate fit across all ten size options.
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