Titus Jumper in Berroco Aurelia - Downloadable PDF

Titus Jumper in Berroco Aurelia – Knitting Pattern Summary

About This Pattern

The Titus Jumper is an intermediate-level knitting pattern designed by Mel Kennelly and published by Berroco. Available as a downloadable PDF, this pattern produces a relaxed, stylish pullover sweater with a gently curved hem — the front sits approximately 1½ inches (4 cm) shorter than the back — giving the finished garment a modern, contemporary silhouette. The design is worked in a classic bottom-up construction, making it an approachable project for knitters who have moved beyond the basics and are comfortable working both in the round and flat.

What Is Being Made

The Titus Jumper is a pullover sweater offered in 10 sizes, with finished bust measurements ranging from 36½ inches (92.5 cm) up to 73½ inches (186.5 cm). The pattern recommends approximately 2–6 inches (5–15 cm) of positive ease, and the sample shown is knitted in size 2 at 41½ inches (105.5 cm) with 6 inches of positive ease, demonstrating the relaxed, comfortable fit the design is intended to achieve. Finished lengths range from approximately 21 to 23½ inches (53.5 to 59.5 cm) measured down the back, varying by size.

Construction Method

The sweater is constructed from the bottom up. The hems are worked separately and then joined so that the body can be knitted in the round up to the armholes. At the armholes, the work is divided and the front and back are worked flat as separate pieces. The shoulders are then finished with a seam join. Sleeves are worked and attached as part of the construction process. This combination of circular and flat knitting is typical of bottom-up sweater construction and gives knitters practice with both techniques within a single project.

Techniques Used

• Knitting in the round – the body is worked circularly up to the armhole divide, keeping the fabric seamless and smooth at the sides
• Flat knitting – the front and back yoke sections are worked back and forth after the armhole division
• Seaming – shoulders are joined with a seam for a clean, structured finish
• Hem construction – hems are worked separately before being joined to begin the body, adding a polished edge detail
• Working with held double strands – the entire garment is knitted holding two strands of yarn together, which creates a loftier, warmer fabric and contributes to the worsted-weight gauge
• Gauge swatching and blocking – gauge is measured after blocking, making a properly blocked swatch essential for achieving accurate finished measurements

Stitches Used

• Stockinette stitch (St st) – the primary stitch pattern used throughout the body and sleeves, creating a smooth, classic knitted fabric
• Ribbing or hem stitches are implied by the separate hem construction, consistent with standard bottom-up jumper finishing techniques

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for Berroco Aurelia, a yarn worked in two strands held together throughout. Two colorways are used:

• C1: Berroco Aurelia #11709 Blush Petal – required in quantities of 4 to 5 balls (100 g each) depending on size
• C2: Berroco Aurelia #11701 Vanilla Cream – required in quantities of 3 to 5 balls (100 g each) depending on size

The two-color combination gives the Titus Jumper its distinctive tonal character. Because both colors are held together as a double strand, the finished fabric blends the two hues into a unified, textured appearance rather than creating stripes or colorwork panels.

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