Adara Jumper in Berroco Lucca - Downloadable PDF

Adara Jumper in Berroco Lucca — Knitting Pattern by Amy Christoffers

The Adara Jumper is a beautifully structured pullover sweater designed by Amy Christoffers and published by Berroco. This intermediate-level knitting pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and offers a flattering, relaxed silhouette with thoughtful stitch detailing. With nine sizes ranging from a 36" to 68" finished bust measurement, Adara is designed to fit a wide range of bodies, with a recommended 2–4 inches of positive ease for a comfortable, contemporary fit. The sample shown in the pattern is knitted in the 40" / 101.5 cm size.

What Is Being Made

Adara is a classic pullover jumper — a knitted sweater worked in separate back and front pieces with set-in or shaped sleeves. Finished lengths range from approximately 23" to 26" depending on size, making it a versatile mid-length jumper suitable for everyday wear. The design combines the clean simplicity of garter and stockinette fabric with decorative charted panel detailing, giving the garment visual interest without overwhelming complexity.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for Berroco Lucca, a yarn sold in 50-gram balls. Depending on size, the project requires between 7 and 14 balls. The sample is knitted in colorway #5807 Pewter, a sophisticated neutral tone. Berroco Lucca is the recommended yarn for this design, and the pattern notes that every effort has been made to ensure accuracy when using this specific yarn.

• Yarn: Berroco Lucca, 50 g balls, color #5807 Pewter
• Quantity: (7, 8, 9) [9, 10, 11] {12, 13, 14} balls depending on size

Needles and Notions

The pattern requires two needle sizes to achieve the correct gauge and fabric structure. A short circular needle is also used for finishing details such as neckbands or cuffs.

• Main needles: US size 6 / 4 mm and US size 7 / 4.5 mm (straight or circular), or size needed to obtain gauge
• Additional needle: 16" / 40 cm circular needle, US size 6 / 4 mm
• Notions: 4 stitch markers, waste yarn to hold stitches

Gauge

Achieving accurate gauge is essential for this pattern, as the design uses multiple stitch patterns with different row and stitch densities. All gauge measurements are taken after blocking.

• Garter stitch on larger needles: 18 stitches and 32 rows = 4" / 10 cm
• Sleeve Chart pattern on larger needles: 20 stitches and 32 rows = 4" / 10 cm
• Body Chart pattern on larger needles: 15 stitches = 3" / 7.5 cm

Techniques Used

Adara is worked flat in separate pieces, which are then seamed together — a traditional construction method well-suited to intermediate knitters who are comfortable reading charts and working multiple stitch patterns simultaneously. The back is cast on with smaller needles and begins with a stockinette hem before transitioning to the larger needles for the main body fabric.

Stitch markers are used throughout to delineate the decorative Body Chart panels from the surrounding fabric, keeping the pattern organized and easy to follow. Knitters place markers on the first row and slip them on subsequent rows, working the charted sections between markers and the background fabric on either side. Waste yarn is used to hold stitches, a common technique when working sleeve joins or neckline shaping without binding off permanently.

• Flat knitting worked in separate pieces
• Chart reading for both the Body Chart and Sleeve Chart panels
• Stitch marker placement and slipping to track pattern repeats
• Waste yarn stitch holding for shaping