Gallikos Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Gallikos Pullover in Berroco Vibe

What is Being Made

The Gallikos Pullover is an intermediate-level knitted sweater designed by Amy Christoffers. This garment is a classic pullover-style sweater available in eight different sizes, with finished bust measurements ranging from 34 inches to 64 inches and finished lengths from 21¾ inches to 27 inches. The sweater is shown in a size 38-inch bust with approximately 3 inches of ease built into the fit.

Construction Method and Techniques

The Gallikos Pullover uses a modern seamless construction technique worked primarily in the round. The body is knitted in the round from the bottom up to the underarms, eliminating the need for seaming on the sides. The sleeves are also worked in the round separately, and then all pieces are joined at the underarm to complete the yoke in one continuous piece. This construction method creates a garment with minimal seaming and ensures consistent stitch tension throughout.

The sweater begins with a ribbed cuff worked on smaller needles, which is then transitioned to larger needles for the main body. A charted pattern motif is introduced after the initial ribbing, with a 25-stitch repeating panel that is worked multiple times depending on the size being knitted. The pattern chart rows 1–22 are repeated 3 to 4 times depending on size, followed by rows 23–42 worked once to complete the patterned section.

Stitches Used

• Reverse Stockinette Stitch: The primary stitch used throughout the body and patterned sections, created by purling every round when working in the round
• Ribbing: Alternating knit and purl stitches (K1, P1) used for the initial cuff and ribbed edging to create elasticity and a fitted edge
• Charted Pattern: A 25-stitch motif panel that creates texture and visual interest in the body of the sweater

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Gallikos Pullover is designed to be knitted in Berroco Vibe, a yarn that comes in 50-gram balls. The pattern calls for 5 to 11 balls depending on the size being made, with the sample shown knitted in color #1555 Poppy. Berroco Vibe is the recommended yarn for this pattern to ensure proper gauge and finished measurements.

Needles and Notions Required

• 29-inch circular needles in size 9 (5.50 mm) for ribbing and initial setup
• 29-inch circular needles in size 10½ (6.50 mm) for the main body and pattern work
• One set each of double-pointed needles in sizes 9 (5.50 mm) and 10½ (6.50 mm) for sleeve and yoke shaping
• Stitch markers to denote pattern repeats and construction points
• Tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends
• Waste yarn for holding stitches during construction

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern requires a gauge of 15 stitches and 22 rows over 4 inches when measured in Reverse Stockinette Stitch and charted pattern on the larger needle size. Achieving proper gauge is essential for accurate finished measurements and proper fit. The pattern provides eight size options to accommodate a wide range of body measurements and preferences.