Chiara Jumper in Berroco Dulce - Downloadable PDF

Chiara Jumper in Berroco Dulce — Knitting Pattern Summary

About This Pattern

The Chiara Jumper is an intermediate-level knitting pattern designed by Amy Christoffers and published by Berroco. This elegant pullover sweater is worked seamlessly in one piece from the neck down, making it a satisfying project for knitters who are comfortable with circular knitting, short rows, and basic shaping techniques. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, and all corrections are incorporated into updated versions as they are released.

What Is Being Made

The Chiara is a classic pullover jumper featuring a shaped yoke worked with short rows for a smooth, tailored fit across the shoulders and upper body. The garment is designed with a generous 4–8 inches (10–20 cm) of positive ease, giving it a relaxed, comfortable silhouette. It is available in a wide range of sizes, with a finished bust measurement spanning from 37 inches up to 68 inches (approximately 94 cm to 173 cm), making it highly inclusive across body types. The center back length ranges from 21 to 24½ inches (53.5 to 62 cm) depending on the size chosen. The sample shown in the pattern photography is worked in size 41½ inches / 105.5 cm.

Construction Method

The Chiara is constructed top-down in a single seamless piece, beginning at the neckline and working downward through the yoke, body, and sleeves. This construction method eliminates the need for seaming and allows knitters to try on the garment as they go, adjusting fit as needed. The yoke is shaped using short rows, a technique that creates smooth, rounded shaping by working partial rows or rounds and turning the work before completing the full circumference. Short rows in yoke construction are particularly effective at raising the back neck for a more comfortable, professional fit.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Stockinette stitch (St st) — the primary stitch pattern used throughout the body and yoke, worked in the round
• 2x2 Ribbing (K2, P2) — used for the neckband, worked in the round on smaller needles to create a neat, stretchy edge
• Short rows — used to shape the yoke for a smooth, fitted shoulder and raised back neck
• M1 increases (Make 1) — used during the yoke increase rounds to evenly distribute added stitches and shape the upper body
• Working in the round — the entire garment is worked on circular needles, with double-pointed needles used where the circumference becomes too small for circulars
• Colorwork accents — the pattern calls for two contrast colors (CC1 Sapphire #2022 and CC2 Onyx #2033) in addition to the main color, suggesting decorative stripe or colorwork detailing within the design
• Stitch holder technique — sleeve stitches are placed on waste yarn while the body is worked, a common top-down seamless construction method

Yarn and Materials

This pattern is written specifically for Berroco Dulce, a worsted weight yarn sold in 50-gram balls. The main color used in the sample is #2011 Silver (MC), requiring between 5 and 9 balls depending on size. One ball each of #2022 Sapphire (CC1) and #2033 Onyx (CC2) are also required for contrast color details. Berroco Dulce is the recommended yarn, and the pattern notes that every effort has been made to ensure accuracy when using this specific yarn.

Needles and Notions

• 16-inch / 40 cm circular needles in sizes US 3 / 3.25 mm and US 6 / 4 mm — used for the neckband and upper yoke
• 32-inch / 80 cm circular needles in sizes US 3 /