Lavandin Pullover in Berroco Corsica - Downloadable PDF

Lavandin Pullover in Berroco Corsica – Knitting Pattern Summary

About This Pattern

The Lavandin Pullover is a beautifully crafted knitting pattern designed by Brenda York and published by Berroco as part of Booklet #370 Love Berroco. Available as a downloadable PDF, this pattern is rated Intermediate in skill level, making it an excellent project for knitters who are comfortable with shaping, gauge management, and working with stitch markers. The finished garment is a classic pullover sweater with a clean, wearable silhouette suited to a wide range of body types.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a women's pullover sweater worked in a timeless, elegant style. The garment is designed with approximately 2 to 4 inches of positive ease, giving it a relaxed yet refined fit. It is shown in a finished bust size of 36 inches, and the pattern includes a generous range of sizes to accommodate a wide variety of figures.

• Finished Bust Sizes: 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, and 54 inches
• Finished Lengths: 25½, 26, 26½, 26½, 27, 27½, 27½, and 28 inches depending on size

The inclusion of eight sizes makes this pattern highly versatile, and the built-in ease ensures a comfortable, flattering drape across the body.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for Berroco Corsica, a DK weight yarn sold in 50-gram balls, used here in colorway #3616 Pear. Berroco Corsica is a premium yarn known for its smooth texture and beautiful stitch definition, which makes it ideal for showcasing the clean lines and subtle detailing of this pullover design.

• Yarn: Berroco Corsica, 50 g balls, color #3616 Pear
• Yarn Amount Required: 6(7-8-8-9-10-10-11) balls depending on size
• Primary Needles: Straight knitting needles, size 5 (3.75 mm), or size needed to obtain gauge
• Secondary Needles: 16-inch length circular knitting needle, size 4 (3.25 mm), used for finishing details such as neckband or cuffs
• Notions: 6 stitch markers, 2 stitch holders

As with all Berroco patterns, knitters are strongly encouraged to use the specified yarn — Berroco Corsica — to achieve the best results and match the drape, stitch definition, and yardage requirements shown in the original sample.

Gauge

Achieving the correct gauge is critical to the success of this project. The pattern specifies a gauge of 22 stitches and 28 rows equal 4 inches worked in Stockinette stitch on the larger size 5 (3.75 mm) needles. Knitters are advised to take time to check their gauge before beginning, as even small variations can significantly affect the finished dimensions of the pullover.

Techniques and Stitches Used

The Lavandin Pullover is constructed using foundational and intermediate knitting techniques. The primary fabric of the sweater is worked in Stockinette stitch, which creates the smooth, classic surface characteristic of polished, wearable knitwear. The use of a smaller circular needle for certain sections — likely the neckline or ribbed edgings — introduces an element of circular knitting alongside the flat construction worked on straight needles.

• Stockinette Stitch (St st): The main body fabric, created by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side, producing a smooth face and clean drape
• Flat Knitting: The body and sleeves are worked back and forth on straight needles
• Circular