Rosalia Jumper Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Rosalia Jumper in Berroco Lanas Quick

What Is Being Made

The Rosalia Jumper is a knitted pullover sweater designed by Margaux Hufnagel, available in nine sizes ranging from 34" to 70" bust measurement. This intermediate-level project features a modern construction method where the body is worked seamlessly in the round from the bottom up to the underarms, then divided for separate front and back sections. The sleeves are also worked in the round before being joined to the body for yoke shaping. The finished garment offers a comfortable fit with approximately 4–6 inches of positive ease, resulting in lengths between 20½" and 23½" depending on size selection.

Construction Techniques

The Rosalia Jumper employs contemporary circular knitting techniques throughout its construction. The body begins with a ribbed cast-on worked on smaller circular needles, establishing a fitted waistband before transitioning to stockinette stitch on larger needles for the main body. This two-needle-size approach creates natural shaping and texture variation. The sleeves follow a similar methodology, worked in the round using double-pointed needles or circular needles depending on stitch count. A notable design feature involves short-row shaping at the neck, a technique that creates a custom-fitted neckline without traditional bind-offs. The yoke is worked in the round after sleeve and body sections are joined, allowing for seamless integration and adjustable fit through strategic decreasing.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch (St st): The primary fabric stitch used for the main body and sleeves, creating a smooth, classic knit surface
• Ribbing (k1, p1): Used for the waistband and cuff sections to provide elasticity and a finished appearance
• Short rows: Employed for neck shaping to create a contoured neckline with proper depth and fit

Materials and Gauge

This pattern calls for Berroco Lanas Quick yarn in color #77204 Turquoise, with yardage requirements ranging from 5 to 10 hanks depending on size (each hank weighs 100 grams). The project requires two sets of circular needles—16" and 32" lengths in both sizes 10 (6 mm) and 11 (8 mm)—plus one set of double-pointed needles in the same sizes for sleeve work. Additional notions include four stitch markers (with one in a contrasting color to mark the beginning of rounds), a tapestry needle for finishing, and waste yarn for provisional techniques.

Achieving proper gauge is essential for accurate finished measurements. The pattern specifies 12 stitches and 16 rounds equal 4 inches in stockinette stitch when worked on the larger size 11 (8 mm) needles, and 13 stitches and 21 rounds equal 4 inches in k1, p1 ribbing on the smaller size 10 (6 mm) needles. These gauge measurements are taken after blocking, making a gauge swatch and blocking process a critical step before beginning the project.