Waverly Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern

Waverly Sweater in Berroco Providence

What is Being Made

The Waverly Sweater is an intermediate-level knitted pullover garment designed by Amy Christoffers. This sweater is available in eight sizes, ranging from a finished bust measurement of 35 inches (89 cm) to 65½ inches (165.5 cm), with corresponding length measurements from 22 inches (56 cm) to 25 inches (63.5 cm). The sweater is designed to be worn with 6–8 inches (15–20.5 cm) of positive ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit.

Knitting Techniques Used

The Waverly Sweater employs several key knitting techniques that define its construction and visual appeal. The body of the garment is worked in the round using circular needles, which creates seamless fabric from the cast-on edge up to the underarms. This circular knitting method is efficient and produces a polished, professional finish on the body.

The sweater features short-row shaping at the shoulders, a technique that creates custom shoulder angles and improved fit without the need for traditional seaming. After the short rows are completed, the shoulders are joined using a 3-needle bind off, which creates a secure, flat seam that is both functional and decorative.

The sleeves are constructed by picking up stitches around the armholes after the body is complete, then worked downward in the round to the cuffs. This method eliminates the need to set sleeves into armholes using traditional seaming techniques, making the construction process more streamlined.

The pattern incorporates colorwork elements, as the body begins with a contrasting color (CC1) cast-on, suggesting that stranded colorwork or color changes are featured in the design. The use of multiple yarn colors creates visual interest and pattern definition throughout the sweater.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch used in the Waverly Sweater is stockinette stitch (St st), which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a distinctive V-pattern on the right side. Stockinette stitch is the foundation of the sweater's main body and provides an excellent canvas for the colorwork pattern.

The pattern also employs ribbing at the cuffs and edges, created using smaller needles to ensure a snug, elastic finish that helps the sweater maintain its shape during wear and washing. The ribbed sections provide structure and prevent rolling at the edges.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

Yarn: The Waverly Sweater is designed to be knitted using Berroco Providence yarn. This yarn is worked in four coordinating colorways: Roger Williams (MC, the main color), Cliffwalk (CC1, a contrasting color), Fox Point (CC2, a secondary contrast), and Atlantic (CC3, a tertiary contrast). Yarn quantities vary by size, with the smallest size requiring 5 balls of the main color and 1 ball each of the three contrasting colors, while the largest size requires 9 balls of the main color and 2 balls each of two of the contrasting colors. Each ball of Berroco Providence weighs 50 grams.

Needles and Notions: The pattern requires a comprehensive set of needles in two sizes to accommodate the gauge changes needed for different sections. Knitters will need a 32-inch (80 cm) circular needle in size 4 (3.5 mm) and size 6 (4 mm), as well as a 16-inch (40 cm) circular needle in size 4 (3.5 mm) for working smaller circumferences. A set of double-pointed needles in both sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 6 (4 mm) is required for working the sleeves in the round. Additional notions include one stitch holder, one removable stitch marker, two regular stitch markers, and waste yarn for holding stitches temporarily during construction.

Gauge and Sizing

The recommended gauge for the Waverly Sweater is 22 stitches and 30 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) when working in stockinette stitch on the larger (size 6 / 4 mm) needles. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for obtaining accurate finished measurements, and knitters are advised to take time to check their gauge before beginning the project to ensure success.