Nadia Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern

Nadia Sweater in Berroco Ginkgo

What is Being Made

The Nadia Sweater is a pullover-style knitted garment designed by Amy Christoffers. This intermediate-level project creates a fitted sweater with a yoke construction, available in eight size options ranging from 33" to 54" bust measurements. The finished length varies from 23½" to 25½" depending on size selected. The sweater is designed with approximately 2–4" of ease for comfortable wear.

Construction Method and Techniques

The Nadia Sweater employs a modern bottom-up construction technique worked primarily in the round. The body and sleeves are knitted separately in the round from the bottom up, then joined together at the yoke. The yoke shaping utilizes short-row shaping to create a custom fit across the shoulders and neckline. This technique allows for precise shaping without the need for complex decreases, resulting in a smooth, professional finish.

The pattern incorporates stranded colorwork using a charted pattern. When changing colors during colorwork sections, the instructions specify holding yarn to the left and picking up the new color from underneath to twist the yarn, preventing holes in the fabric. This is a fundamental technique for clean, tight colorwork in knitting.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch (St st) – The primary stitch used throughout the body and sleeves, creating a smooth, classic fabric
• Ribbing (k1, p1) – Used for the cuff sections on sleeves and likely the hem and neckline for elasticity and structure
• Charted Pattern Stitches – Colorwork pattern worked over stockinette stitch base, incorporating the contrasting colors

Materials and Gauge

This project requires Berroco Ginkgo yarn, a 50-gram ball weight yarn. The color palette includes three colors: #9607 Moonstone (MC – main color), #9663 Lapis (CC1 – contrast color 1), and #9636 Amber (CC2 – contrast color 2). Yardage requirements range from 6 to 11 balls depending on size selected.

The pattern calls for US Size 6 (4.00 mm) and US Size 8 (5.00 mm) circular knitting needles in 16" and 29" lengths, plus one set of four double-pointed needles in each size for sleeve work. Additional supplies include two stitch markers in different colors and four stitch holders for managing stitches during construction.

Gauge is critical for this project: 19 stitches and 25 rounds equal 4" in plain stockinette stitch on larger needles, and 19 stitches and 23 rounds equal 4" in stockinette stitch over the charted pattern on larger needles. The pattern instructions emphasize checking gauge before beginning to ensure proper fit and finished measurements.

Yarn and Needle Specifications

Berroco Ginkgo is the specified yarn for this design. The pattern recommends using the exact yarn called for in the instructions to ensure accurate gauge and finished results. The use of both circular needles and double-pointed needles allows for seamless in-the-round knitting, eliminating the need for seaming and creating a more polished final garment.