Berroco Zitterhall PDF

Berroco Zitterhall Knitted Sweater

What is Being Made

The Berroco Zitterhall is an intermediate-level knitted sweater designed by Amy Christoffers. This pullover-style garment is available in nine sizes, ranging from 33¾ inches to 60½ inches bust measurement, with a finished length of approximately 23 to 25¼ inches measured down the center back. The design is shown in size 42½ inches and features a modern fit with 2–4 inches of positive ease for comfortable wearing.

Techniques Used

The Zitterhall employs several advanced knitting techniques that create a sophisticated, seamlessly constructed garment. The sweater is worked in the round using circular needles, which eliminates the need for seaming and creates a smooth, continuous fabric. The design incorporates stranded colorwork, a technique where two colors of yarn are carried across the back of the work to create patterned sections. The sweater is constructed bottom-up, meaning knitting begins at the lower edge and progresses upward toward the shoulders and neckline. This approach allows for easy fitting adjustments and straightforward sleeve cap shaping. The seamless construction combined with in-the-round knitting produces a professional finish with minimal finishing work required.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch used throughout the Zitterhall is stockinette stitch (St st), which creates the smooth, classic V-shaped texture characteristic of traditional knitted sweaters. The stranded colorwork technique involves carrying the contrast color yarn across the back of stockinette stitches to create the patterned design elements. The gauge for this sweater is 18 stitches and 26 rounds measured over 4 inches in stockinette stitch on the larger needles, which is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Zitterhall is knitted using Berroco Vintage, a worsted-weight yarn. The main color (MC) is #5105 Oats, with quantities ranging from 4 to 7 hanks (100 grams each) depending on the size selected. The contrast color (CC) is #51135 Shocking, requiring 1 to 2 hanks depending on size. The pattern calls for two sizes of circular needles: 16-inch and 29-inch needles in both size 6 (4.00 mm) and size 8 (5.00 mm), allowing for adjustments to achieve the correct gauge. Additionally, one set each of double-pointed needles in sizes 6 and 8 are needed for working the sleeve caps and neckline in the round. The pattern also requires four stitch markers (with one in a contrasting color to mark the beginning of each round), waste yarn for temporarily holding sleeve stitches, and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends.