Rainham Jumper in Berroco Emberstone - Downloadable PDF

Rainham Jumper – Knitting Pattern Summary (Berroco Emberstone)

The Rainham Jumper is a cosy, relaxed-fit pullover sweater designed by Åsa Buchta and published by Berroco. Worked in the brand's chunky-weight Berroco Emberstone yarn, this intermediate-level knitting pattern delivers a generously proportioned, casual silhouette that is equally well-suited to weekend wear and layering. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, making it instantly accessible for knitters who are ready to cast on right away.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a pullover jumper (sweater) with a comfortable, oversized feel. The sample shown is knitted in size 3 at a finished bust measurement of 43¾" / 111 cm, worn with approximately 10" / 25 cm of positive ease. The pattern recommends 4–10" / 10–25 cm of positive ease, giving knitters flexibility to choose a closer or more relaxed fit depending on personal preference. Nine sizes are offered in total, spanning finished bust measurements from 35¼" / 89.5 cm up to 69½" / 176.5 cm, making this pattern genuinely size-inclusive. Finished lengths range from approximately 22" / 56 cm to 27½" / 70 cm, including shoulder shaping.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for Berroco Emberstone, a chunky-weight yarn sold in 100 g balls. The colourway shown in the sample is #11020 Blue Skies. Depending on the size being knitted, the pattern requires between 5 and 11 balls:

• Sizes 1–2: 5 balls
• Size 3: 6 balls
• Sizes 4–5: 7–8 balls
• Size 6: 8 balls
• Sizes 7–9: 9–11 balls

Berroco recommends using the specified yarn to ensure accurate results in terms of gauge, drape, and finished dimensions. Chunky-weight yarn like Emberstone knits up quickly on larger needles, making this an appealing project for intermediate knitters who want a satisfying, relatively fast knit without sacrificing structure or stitch definition.

Needles Required

The Rainham Jumper is worked with size 10 / 6 mm needles in two circular lengths and one set of double-pointed needles (or an equivalent method for small circumferences):

• 16" / 40 cm circular needle, size 10 / 6 mm – typically used for working smaller circumferences such as neckbands or sleeve cuffs in the round
• 32" / 80 cm circular needle, size 10 / 6 mm – used for the main body sections worked in the round
• Double-pointed needles (DPNs), size 10 / 6 mm – or the knitter's preferred method for working small circumferences, such as magic loop

As with all patterns, knitters are encouraged to swatch and adjust needle size as needed to achieve the correct gauge.

Notions

Additional materials required include stitch markers (with at least one in a contrasting colour to mark the beginning of round), waste yarn for holding stitches, and a tapestry needle for finishing.

Techniques and Construction

The Rainham Jumper is an intermediate-level pattern, meaning it is well-suited to knitters who are comfortable working in the round and have some experience with shaping techniques. While the full construction details are contained within the PDF, the use of circular needles in multiple lengths and double-pointed needles indicates that the garment is worked in the round, a method that eliminates the need for seaming along the body and creates a smooth, continuous fabric. Working in the round is a hallmark of modern seamless or minimal