Haskell Sweater in Berroco Sesame - Downloadable PDF

Haskell Sweater in Berroco Sesame — Pattern Summary

The Haskell Sweater is a women's pullover sweater designed by Donna Yacino and published by Berroco. Rated Intermediate in skill level, this knitting pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and offers an impressive nine sizes, with finished bust measurements ranging from 36 to 68 inches (91.5–172.5 cm), making it an inclusive and versatile design for a wide range of body types. The recommended ease is 2–4 inches of positive ease, giving the finished garment a relaxed, comfortable fit. The sample shown in the pattern is knitted in the 40-inch / 101.5 cm size. Center back lengths range from approximately 23 to 26 inches depending on size, making this a standard-length pullover suitable for everyday wear.

Design Overview

The Haskell is a classic pullover sweater construction that combines a main color (MC) and a contrast color (CC) for visual interest. The two-color approach suggests colorwork detailing — likely used for ribbing, trim, or accent sections — that elevates the sweater beyond a simple solid-colored knit while remaining approachable for an intermediate knitter. The overall silhouette is clean and wearable, with a design sensibility characteristic of Berroco's refined, contemporary aesthetic.

Yarn: Berroco Sesame

The pattern calls for Berroco Sesame, a worsted weight yarn sold in 100-gram balls. Two colorways are used:

• #7413 Cherry Blossom — the Main Color (MC), used for the body of the sweater
• #7406 Salt & Pepper — the Contrast Color (CC), used for accent or trim sections

The quantity of yarn required depends on size. The MC requires (4, 5, 6) [6, 7, 7] {8, 9, 9} balls, while the CC requires (1, 1, 1) [2, 2, 2] {2, 2, 2} balls. Berroco Sesame is a worsted weight yarn known for its smooth, consistent texture and excellent stitch definition, making it well-suited to both stockinette and any colorwork or textural elements in this design.

Needles and Notions

The Haskell Sweater is worked using both circular needles and double-pointed needles (DPNs) in two sizes, reflecting a construction that is worked largely in the round:

• 16-inch / 40 cm circular needles in sizes US 5 / 3.75 mm and US 7 / 4.50 mm
• 32-inch / 80 cm circular needles in sizes US 5 / 3.75 mm and US 7 / 4.50 mm
• Double-pointed needles in sizes US 5 / 3.75 mm and US 7 / 4.50 mm, or preferred needles for working small circumferences in the round (such as a long circular for magic loop technique)

Additional notions include 1 stitch marker and waste yarn for holding sleeve stitches, which indicates a seamless or partially seamless construction where sleeves are set aside and rejoined later — a hallmark of top-down or hybrid construction methods.

Gauge

The required gauge is 20 stitches and 26 rounds = 4 inches / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch on the larger (US 7 / 4.50 mm) needles. As with all garments, achieving accurate gauge is essential to ensuring the finished sweater matches the intended measurements. Knitters are strongly encouraged to swatch and adjust needle size as needed before casting on.

Techniques and Stitches

The Haskell