Berroco Rosalia Jumper Knitting Pattern

Berroco Rosalia Seamless Top-Down Knit Sweater

What Is Being Made

The Berroco Rosalia is a seamless, top-down knit sweater designed by Margaux Hufnagel. This intermediate-level garment is available in eleven sizes ranging from 34" to 70" bust circumference, with finished lengths between 20½" and 23½". The sweater is shown in size 38" bust with approximately 4–6" of positive ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit. The design features a classic pullover construction with set-in sleeves and a shaped neckline.

Construction Techniques

Rosalia is constructed using seamless, top-down methodology, which means knitting begins at the neckline and progresses downward. The body is worked in the round from the cast-on through the underarms, creating a tube with no side seams. At the underarm, the piece is divided to work the back and front separately. The sleeves are also worked in the round individually, then joined with the body to work the yoke in the round. The neckline is shaped using short rows, a technique that creates gradual shaping without the need for traditional decreases at the neck edge.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The sweater employs two primary stitch patterns. The ribbed cuffs and neckline are worked in k1, p1 ribbing, which creates vertical columns of knits and purls for elasticity and a finished edge. The main body and sleeves are worked in stockinette stitch (St st), the fundamental knit fabric created by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side, producing a smooth, classic appearance.

Yarn and Materials

Rosalia calls for Berroco Lanas Quick yarn in color #77204 Turquoise. Yardage requirements range from 5 hanks for the smallest size to 10 hanks for the largest sizes, with each hank weighing 100 grams. The pattern requires two circular needles in sizes 10 (6 mm) and 11 (8 mm)—specifically 16" and 32" lengths for the body and a set of double-pointed needles in both sizes for working the sleeves and smaller circumferences. Additional notions include four stitch markers (with one in a contrasting color to denote the beginning of each round), a tapestry needle for weaving in ends, and waste yarn for provisional cast-ons or stitch holders.

Gauge and Blocking

Accurate gauge is essential for proper fit. On the larger needle (size 11 / 8 mm), the stockinette stitch gauge is 12 stitches and 16 rounds per 4 inches (10 cm). On the smaller needle (size 10 / 6 mm), the ribbing gauge is 13 stitches and 21 rounds per 4 inches (10 cm). Both gauge measurements are taken after blocking, making blocking an important finishing step to achieve the intended finished measurements and drape of the sweater.