Round Collar Sweater in Bergere de France Ideal - 72680-02 - Downloadable PDF

Round Collar Sweater in Bergere de France Ideal – Pattern 72680-02

This intermediate-level knitting pattern from Bergere de France produces a classic round collar sweater, worked in a sophisticated combination of textured and openwork stitch patterns. The design is available as a downloadable PDF and is knitted in Bergere de France IdéAL, a DK weight yarn, making it a versatile and wearable project for knitters who are comfortable with shaping and multi-stitch pattern work. The sweater is offered in five sizes — S, M, L, XL, and XXL — ensuring a flattering fit across a wide range of body types.

What Is Being Made

The finished garment is a round collar sweater, a timeless wardrobe staple featuring a neat, circular neckline and a structured silhouette. The design combines areas of stocking stitch with an elegant lace pattern, adding visual interest and a delicate, feminine touch to an otherwise classic pullover shape. The sweater is constructed in separate pieces — back, front, and sleeves — which are then seamed together, a traditional construction method well-suited to intermediate knitters looking to develop their finishing skills.

Yarn and Materials

• Yarn: Bergere de France IdéAL, a DK weight yarn, in the colourway Vannerie (shade 23316)
• Yarn quantities: 7 balls (S), 8 balls (M), 9 balls (L), 10 balls (XL), 10 balls (XXL)
• Needles: 3.0 mm needles for ribbed welts and cuffs, and 3.5 mm needles for the main body and lace sections

Bergere de France IdéAL is a well-regarded DK weight yarn known for its smooth, even texture, which makes it particularly well-suited to stitch definition — an important quality when working lace and rib patterns where clarity of stitch structure enhances the overall appearance of the finished garment.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• 1/1 Rib (k1, p1 ribbing) — worked on 3.0 mm needles for the welts and cuffs, providing stretch and a neat, elasticated edge. The rib sections are worked for 6 cm (2¼ in) over 24 rows before transitioning to the main body.
• Stocking Stitch (St st) — worked on 3.5 mm needles, forming the smooth, classic fabric of the main body panels. Stocking stitch is the foundation of the sweater's structure and provides a clean backdrop against which the lace pattern stands out.
• Lace Pattern (Lace patt) — worked on 3.5 mm needles over a repeat of 6 stitches. This two-row repeat creates an openwork effect using yarn-overs and decreases:
  • Row 1 (RS): k2tog, yo, k2, yo, sl1, k1, psso
  • Row 2: purl
  The lace pattern uses paired decreases — k2tog (knit two together) and sl1, k1, psso (slip one, knit one, pass slipped stitch over) — balanced by yarn-overs (yo) to maintain stitch count while creating decorative eyelets. This technique is a staple of traditional lace knitting and adds an airy, elegant quality to the fabric.
• Pattern Stitch (Patt st) — an additional stitch pattern referenced in the instructions, worked on 3.5 mm needles, contributing further textural variety to the design.

Shaping and Construction Techniques

The pattern includes carefully graded armhole shaping, worked using a series of cast-offs at the beginning of rows. Decreases are worked 3 stitches in from the edge to create a neat, fully fashioned finish — a technique that keeps the selvedge