Classic Elite Yarns Brisco Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Classic Elite Yarns Brisco Pullover

Garment Overview

The Brisco Pullover is a simple drop shoulder, cropped pullover designed by Tonia Barry and originally published in Century and Winter 1611. This easy-skill-level sweater features a distinctive textured surface created through alternating ridge patterning, making it an accessible project for knitters seeking visual interest without complex shaping techniques.

Construction Method

This pullover is worked flat on straight needles using a bottom-up seamed construction. The back and front pieces are knitted separately from the cast-on edge upward, then seamed together. This traditional approach allows knitters to try on the garment during construction and provides straightforward shaping at the armholes and neckline.

Primary Stitches and Techniques

• 2 x 2 Rib – A textured elastic stitch worked over a multiple of 4 stitches plus 2. The ribbing alternates knit and purl columns (K2, P2) and is used for the lower edge cuffs, providing stretch and a finished appearance. Worked for 2 inches at the beginning of both back and front pieces.
• Stockinette Stitch (St st) – Smooth knit fabric created by knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows. Forms the foundation of the ridge pattern.
• Reverse Stockinette Stitch (Rev St st) – The inverse of stockinette, created by purling on right-side rows and knitting on wrong-side rows. Used alternately with stockinette to create the ridge effect.
• Ridge Pattern – A six-row repeat combining three rows of stockinette stitch followed by three rows of reverse stockinette stitch. This creates a visually textured surface with horizontal ridges running across the body of the garment. The pattern is worked over any number of stitches and covers the main body area from the ribbed cuff to the armhole shaping.

Shaping and Fit

The Brisco features drop shoulder construction with minimal armhole shaping. Removable markers indicate the base of the armholes, and the piece is worked straight up to the shoulder. Neck shaping is accomplished through bind-offs: the center stitches are bound off, then additional stitches are bound off at each neck edge over two rows to create a gentle neckline curve. The garment is cropped in length, offering a modern silhouette.

Sizing

Available in six sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, and 2XL. The pattern provides stitch counts and measurements for each size, with cast-on counts ranging from 38 to 58 stitches depending on the size selected.

Materials Required

This pattern requires knitting needles in two sizes – smaller needles for the ribbed cuff and larger needles for the body – along with yarn from Classic Elite Yarns. A removable marker is needed to indicate armhole placement during construction. The pattern is compatible with seaming techniques, requiring basic finishing skills.

Skill Level

Rated as Easy, making the Brisco Pullover an excellent choice for knitters with foundational skills who want to expand their repertoire with textured stitch patterns and basic garment shaping.