Product Description
The Bernito is a children’s sweater that can be knitted in rounds from the collar. After the separation of the sleeves, you will start a simple intarsia section, which will create pretty rectangles. The body and sleeves are knitted on the back and forth Add mohair for extra softness.
GaugeUsing 4.5 mm needles, the main colour and a strand of mohair. 19 stitches and 28 rounds for 4 x 4 in (10 x 10 cm)
Needles80 cm (32 in.), 4.5 mm (US No. 7) circular needles 80 cm (32 in.), 4 mm (US No. 6) circular needles Double-tipped needles, 4.0 mm (US No. 6) and 4.5 mm (US No. 7), for the sleeves ribs, if you do not use the “magic lo
The Bernito: Children's Knit Sweater by Jean-Philippe Cliche
What Is Being Made
The Bernito is a downloadable knitting pattern for a children's sweater designed by Jean-Philippe Cliche. This pattern offers extensive sizing options ranging from 6 months through 12 years, making it a versatile design suitable for babies and children across multiple age groups. The sweater features a classic pullover construction with long sleeves and integrated design details including contrasting color pockets and side panels.
Sizing and Dimensions
The pattern includes 11 distinct size options to accommodate growing children:
- Infant sizes: 6 months, 12 months, and 24 months
- Children's sizes: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 years
Chest circumference ranges from 17 inches (43.25 cm) for the smallest size to 30 inches (76.25 cm) for the largest. Body length varies from 7 inches (17.75 cm) to 15 inches (38 cm), while sleeve length extends from 11.5 inches (29.25 cm) to 26 inches (66 cm), accommodating the proportional differences needed across the full age range.
Techniques and Construction
The Bernito employs intermediate-level knitting techniques appropriate for crafters with foundational skills. The pattern incorporates color work through the use of multiple yarn colors strategically placed throughout the design. Contrasting color sections are featured in pocket details and side panels, adding visual interest and design sophistication. The sweater is constructed using mohair blending, with a mohair strand (50 grams) knitted together with the main color and first contrasting color to create textured, dimensional fabric.
Yarn and Materials
The Bernito is designed for worsted weight yarn, providing a medium-weight fabric suitable for children's garments. The pattern calls for a three-color yarn scheme:
- Main Color (MC): Galet, ranging from 1 to 4 skeins depending on size
- Contrasting Color 1 (CC1): Kombucha, used for pocket details, requiring 1 to 2 skeins
- Contrasting Color 2 (CC2): Ernestine Lili, used for side panels, requiring 1 to 2 skeins
- Mohair Strand: 50 grams, knitted in combination with main color and CC1 for textural effects
The pattern is part of the Festival Twist 2019 project and is available as a downloadable PDF format, making it accessible for immediate use by knitters worldwide.
Skill Level
Classified as an intermediate difficulty pattern, The Bernito is suitable for knitters who have mastered basic stitches and are ready to explore color work and multi-strand knitting techniques. The combination of contrasting colors and mohair blending requires attention to detail and familiarity with managing multiple yarns simultaneously.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Pages: | 38 |
| Designer: | Jean-Philippe Cliche |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, French |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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