Mei Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Mei Pullover in Berroco Millefiori

What is Being Made

The Mei Pullover is an oversized, drapey knit sweater designed by the Berroco Design Team. This pullover features a relaxed fit with finished bust measurements ranging from 62 to 82 inches, making it an intentionally loose-fitting garment suitable for layering or a comfortable everyday wear style. The pullover is available in six size options with corresponding length adjustments from 24 to 27 inches.

Construction Method

This garment is constructed in one piece, worked from side to side (right edge to left edge) rather than the traditional top-down or bottom-up approach. This sideways construction method creates unique fabric characteristics and allows for interesting shaping possibilities. The pullover is divided at the neck to create separate front and back sections, with stitches held on waste yarn during the construction process.

Knitting Techniques Used

• Long-tail cast-on method to begin the garment with 192 to 216 stitches depending on size
• Slip stitch edging at selvage edges for a finished appearance
• Stitch marker placement to denote pattern sections and construction divisions
• Waste yarn holding to temporarily secure stitches during the neck division process
• Side-to-side construction creating horizontal fabric growth rather than vertical

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Mei Pullover employs a combination of fundamental knitting stitches. The main fabric is worked in stockinette stitch (St st), which creates a smooth, classic knit fabric with characteristic V-shaped columns. The garment features a ribbed edge pattern consisting of alternating knit and purl stitches ([k1, p1]) worked over five stitches at the beginning of right-side rows and the end of wrong-side rows. This ribbed edging provides structure and definition to the garment's edges while the interior remains in stockinette stitch.

Yarn and Materials

The Mei Pullover is designed to be knit with Berroco Millefiori yarn, a worsted-weight yarn supplied in 100-gram balls. The pattern requires 6 to 9 balls depending on the selected size, with the color shown in the pattern being #7893 Azalea. Construction requires a 29-inch circular needle in size 9 (5.50 mm) or the size needed to achieve the specified gauge. Additional materials include one stitch marker and waste yarn for holding stitches during construction.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 16 stitches and 22 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished measurements. The pattern is available in six sizes with bust measurements of 62, 66, 70, 74, 78, and 82 inches. The designer notes that this garment is intentionally very oversized and drapey, and knitters should consider this characteristic when selecting their size to ensure the desired fit.

Skill Level

The Mei Pullover is classified as a beginner-level knitting project, making it accessible to newer knitters while still providing interesting construction techniques. The pattern uses basic stitches and straightforward shaping, though the side-to-side construction method offers an educational opportunity for knitters expanding their technical skills.