Souvenir Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern
By Berroco
Specifications
| Brand: | Berroco |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Finished Size: | Bust: 89cm(35") to 175cm(69") |
| Featured Products: | Berroco Vintage Yarn - Acrylic Worsted |
What you'll need
1 Select Size
2 Select Colors
Berroco Vintage Yarn - Acrylic Worsted
Pumpkin (5176)
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Berroco Vintage Yarn - Acrylic Worsted
Tangerine (51130)
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Berroco Vintage Yarn - Acrylic Worsted
Bird's Egg (5136)
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Berroco Vintage Yarn - Acrylic Worsted
Dark Denim (5143)
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Berroco Vintage Yarn - Acrylic Worsted
Ballet Slipper (51120)
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Product Description
Souvenir Sweater in Berroco Vintage
What Is Being Made
The Souvenir is a knitted pullover sweater designed by Mel Kennelly. This intermediate-level garment is available in multiple sizes ranging from 35 inches to 69 inches bust measurement, with finished lengths between 23 and 27 inches. The sweater features a classic construction with front and back pieces worked flat in rows from the bottom up, making it accessible for knitters with some experience.
Techniques Used
This sweater employs several key knitting techniques. The garment utilizes flat knitting for the front and back panels, worked in rows rather than in the round for the main body sections. Color work is incorporated through the use of a chart pattern, with instructions for changing colors as you work. The pattern includes working with double-pointed needles for smaller circumferences and a circular needle for larger sections, allowing flexibility in construction method. Blocking is recommended after completion to achieve accurate finished measurements and proper gauge.
Stitches Used
The primary stitch throughout the Souvenir sweater is stockinette stitch (St st), which creates the smooth, classic fabric base. The pattern includes chart-based colorwork that integrates with the stockinette foundation, allowing for decorative patterning while maintaining the garment's structure.
Materials: Yarn and Needles
This design calls for Berroco Vintage yarn, a worsted-weight option available in multiple colorways. The yarn requirements vary by size, typically ranging from 6 to 12 hanks depending on the finished garment size. The specific colors used are:
- Pumpkin (#5176) — used as color C1
- Kiwi (#5124) — used as color C2
- Bird's Egg (#5136) — used as color C3
- Dark Denim (#5143) — used as color C5
- Ballet Slipper (#51120) — used as color C4
The pattern requires knitting needles in two sizes: size 6 (4 mm needles) for ribbing and smaller circumferences, and size 7 (4.5 mm needles) for the main stockinette fabric. A 16-inch circular needle in size 6 (4 mm) is also needed. Additional notions include stitch markers, waste yarn for holding stitches, and a tapestry needle for finishing.
Gauge and Finishing Details
The pattern specifies a gauge of 20 stitches and 29 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch using the larger needles. Gauge is measured after blocking, making this step essential for achieving the correct finished measurements. The sweater is designed with approximately 2 to 4 inches of positive ease, providing comfortable wearing room. The sample shown is knitted in size 38½ inches bust measurement.
This downloadable PDF pattern from Berroco provides complete instructions for creating a versatile, colorful sweater using classic knitting techniques and quality yarn.
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