877 Verdicchio - Jumper Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Berkshire Bulky

877 Verdicchio - Women's Knit Turtleneck Jumper

What is Being Made

The 877 Verdicchio is a cozy turtleneck jumper designed by Julie Turjoman, created as a contemporary winter essential for knitters. This pullover features a classic turtleneck collar and is available in sizes XS through 4XL, with finished bust measurements ranging from 37 ¼ inches to 65 ¼ inches. The garment is designed to fit with 2 to 4 inches of positive ease, making it a comfortable, relaxed-fitting piece suitable for layering or wearing as a standalone winter garment.

Knitting Techniques

This pattern employs several key knitting techniques to create a seamless, quick-knitting garment. The jumper is worked in the round, eliminating the need for seaming and reducing finishing time significantly. The construction uses a bottom-up approach, allowing knitters to start at the hem and work upward toward the neckline. A stranded colorwork technique is featured in a graphic border design, which adds visual interest while the remainder of the body maintains a solid color aesthetic. The combination of these techniques results in a garment that knits up with exceptional speed despite its cozy, substantial appearance.

Stitches Used

The 877 Verdicchio incorporates two primary stitch patterns to achieve its distinctive look and structure. Stockinette stitch is used in the colorwork border section, providing a smooth, classic fabric base that showcases the stranded pattern work beautifully. The majority of the body is worked in ribbing, which creates vertical texture and provides natural stretch and recovery. This ribbed construction contributes to the garment's fitted silhouette while maintaining comfort and ease of movement. The combination of these stitches—smooth stockinette for the graphic border and textured ribbing for the body—creates a balanced, visually appealing design.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The 877 Verdicchio is designed to be knitted using Valley Yarns Berkshire Bulky, a single-ply yarn composed of 85% wool and 15% alpaca. This fiber blend provides warmth, softness, and durability ideal for winter wear. Each skein weighs 100 grams and provides 108 yards of yardage, allowing for quick project completion due to the yarn's chunky weight classification.

The pattern calls for multiple colors of Valley Yarns Berkshire Bulky:

• Main Color (MC): 6 to 12 skeins depending on size, in Color 42 Dark Gray Heather, forming the primary body of the jumper
• Contrast Color 1 (CC1): 1 to 2 skeins in Color 1 Cream, used in the colorwork border
• Contrast Color 2 (CC2): 1 to 2 skeins in Color 10 Gold, contributing to the graphic border design
• Contrast Color 3 (CC3): 1 skein in an additional contrast color, completing the multi-color border pattern

The pattern requires appropriate needles for chunky-weight yarn worked in the round, though specific needle sizes and types are referenced in the complete pattern documentation. The single-ply construction of Berkshire Bulky makes it particularly forgiving for colorwork techniques, as the yarn structure allows clear stitch definition without excessive bulk at color changes.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is classified as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to expand their technique repertoire. While the seamless, in-the-round construction and stranded colorwork may present new challenges to beginner knitters, experienced crafters will find these techniques manageable and rewarding. The straightforward stitch patterns—stockinette and ribbing—combined with the quick-knitting properties of the chunky yarn make this an accessible intermediate project that delivers impressive results in reasonable timeframe.