Boys Round Neck Sweater in Bergere de France Sport - 71136-324 - Downloadable PDF

Boys Round Neck Sweater in Bergere de France Sport – Pattern Summary

This beginner-level knitting pattern from Bergere de France (pattern reference 71136-324) produces a classic boys' round neck sweater worked in the brand's Sport yarn weight. The design is clean, practical, and timeless, making it an ideal project for knitters who are building confidence beyond the very basics. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and covers five children's sizes: 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 years, so it can grow with a child or be revisited as a go-to gift knit across multiple years.

About the Design

The sweater features a round neckline, a structured ribbed hem and cuff treatment, and a main body worked in a charted pattern stitch. The silhouette is straightforward and wearable, designed to suit everyday use for boys. Armhole shaping and neck shaping are both included in the instructions, giving beginner knitters a gentle introduction to garment construction techniques such as casting off for shaping and working each shoulder section separately after the neck divide.

Sizing and Finished Measurements

The pattern is graded across five sizes. Body length to armhole and total finished length increase progressively with each size:

• 4 years: armhole shaping begins at approximately 25 cm (9¾ in), total length approximately 39 cm (15¼ in)
• 6 years: armhole shaping begins at approximately 28 cm (11 in), total length approximately 43 cm (17 in)
• 8 years: armhole shaping begins at approximately 31 cm (12¼ in), total length approximately 47 cm (18½ in)
• 10 years: armhole shaping begins at approximately 34 cm (13¼ in), total length approximately 51 cm (20 in)
• 12 years: armhole shaping begins at approximately 37 cm (14½ in), total length approximately 55 cm (21¾ in)

Techniques Used

This pattern introduces knitters to several core garment-making techniques in an accessible, well-paced way:

• Ribbing for welts and cuffs – worked on smaller needles to create a neat, elasticated edge
• Charted pattern stitch – the main body fabric is worked following a chart, with the knitter selecting the column appropriate for the size being made
• Armhole shaping – achieved by casting off stitches at the beginning of rows in a stepped sequence that varies by size
• Round neck shaping – the central neck stitches are cast off and each shoulder is then worked separately, with further decreases to shape the curve of the neckline
• Working back and front separately – the front follows the same construction as the back up to the armhole, then diverges for the neck opening
• Horizontal rib transition – 16 rows of horizontal rib are worked before transitioning into the main pattern stitch, adding a subtle textural detail

Stitches Used

The pattern calls for the following stitch types:

• 2x2 Rib (2/2 Rib) – worked on 3.5 mm needles for the welts and cuffs. On right-side rows: *k2, p2* repeated, ending k2. On wrong-side rows: *p2, k2* repeated, ending p2. This creates a firm, stretchy border that keeps edges from curling.
• Horizontal Rib – 16 rows are worked as a transitional band between the welt ribbing and the main pattern section
• Charted Pattern Stitch – the primary fabric of the sweater body, worked following the printed chart included in the PDF. The chart is size-specific, with each size column clearly indicated.

Materials Required

Yarn