Rena Jumper in Berroco Tiramisu - Downloadable PDF

Rena Jumper in Berroco Tiramisu – Pattern Summary

About This Design

The Rena Jumper is an intermediate-level pullover pattern designed by Alison Green, worked primarily in crochet with knitted finishing details. It is available as a downloadable PDF and is published by Berroco. The design is a stylish, relaxed-fit jumper that cleverly combines classic granny square crochet construction with smooth double crochet panels and knitted ribbed edgings, resulting in a garment with rich textural contrast and a modern, wearable silhouette.

What Is Being Made

The finished garment is a pullover jumper (sweater) sized across a wide range of bust measurements: (34, 38, 42) [46, 50, 54, 58] {62, 66, 70} inches, making it genuinely size-inclusive. The pattern sample is shown in size 38" / 96.5 cm. Finished lengths range from approximately 20 to 21 inches depending on size. The designer recommends approximately 2–6 inches of positive ease, giving the jumper a comfortable, relaxed drape rather than a close-fitted silhouette.

Construction and Techniques

The Rena jumper uses a distinctive hybrid construction method that makes it a particularly interesting project for crafters who enjoy both crochet and knitting. The construction proceeds in clearly defined stages:

• Granny squares and triangles form the foundation of the pullover body. These motifs are worked for three rounds or rows individually before being joined together by working a fourth round and slip stitching to connect adjacent pieces.
• The joining technique uses special abbreviations including ch1-join and ch2-join methods, where chain stitches and slip stitches are used to seamlessly connect motifs as they are worked, creating a cohesive fabric without separate seaming of the squares themselves.
• Once the motif sections are assembled, rows of double crochet are added to the sides of the body, extending the fabric and shaping the garment. These panels are then seamed to complete the body structure.
• The sleeve cuffs, hem, and neckline are finished using knitting: stitches are picked up and knit along the crochet edges, adding a polished, stretchy ribbed border in a contrasting texture.

This approach means the pattern incorporates both worked flat and worked in the round techniques. The crochet body sections are worked flat in rows, while the knitted edgings are worked in the round using circular and double-pointed needles. The overall construction is partially seamless in the motif-joining phase, with minimal seaming required for the side panels.

Crochet Stitches and Techniques Used

• Double crochet (dc) – the primary stitch used for both the granny square motifs and the side panel rows
• Slip stitch (sl st) – used extensively in the joining rounds to connect squares and triangles
• Chain stitches (ch) – used within the granny square construction and in the ch1-join and ch2-join special techniques
• Granny square construction – a beloved traditional crochet technique in which clusters of double crochet stitches are worked into chain spaces in rounds, creating a square motif with open, lace-like character
• Granny triangles – half-motif variations used to fill in edges and shape the garment neatly at corners and seam lines
• Lace patterning – the open chain spaces inherent in granny square construction give the fabric a light, airy, lace-like quality throughout the body of the jumper

Knitting Stitches and Techniques Used

• Picking up and knitting stitches along crochet edges – a technique that bridges the crochet body and knitted borders cleanly
• Working in the round on circular needles and double-pointed needles for the cuffs, hem, and neckline