Boy Sweater and Hat in Bergere de France Sport - M1152 - M1153 - Downloadable PDF

Boy's Jacquard Sweater and Pompom Hat in Bergere de France Sport – Patterns M1152 and M1153

This downloadable PDF from Bergère de France contains two coordinating knitting patterns for boys: a jacquard and cable sweater (Pull Jacquard et Torsades, pattern M1152) and a jacquard pompom hat with faux-fur pompom (Bonnet Jacquard à Pompon Fourrure, pattern M1153). Both designs are worked in Bergère de France Sport weight yarn — classified as aran weight — and are rated advanced in difficulty, making them a rewarding project for experienced knitters looking to combine colourwork and textural techniques in a single set. The yarn colorway name referenced in the pattern is Arlequin, with two specific yarn shades used: Tatou 24458 (colour A) and Vaisseau 21739 (colour B).

About Bergère de France Sport Yarn

Bergère de France is a French yarn manufacturer with roots dating back to 1946, producing all of its yarn at its spinning mill in Lorraine, France. The brand produces over 8 million balls of yarn per year across more than 50 qualities and several hundred shades. Choosing Bergère de France Sport for these patterns means working with a yarn that reflects a commitment to local, French-made production. The Sport yarn in this aran weight delivers excellent stitch definition, which is particularly important when combining the detailed jacquard colourwork and raised cable motifs featured in these designs.

Pattern M1152 – Boy's Jacquard and Cable Sweater (Pull Jacquard et Torsades)

What Is Being Made

Pattern M1152 is a boys' pullover sweater featuring a combination of jacquard colourwork and cable (torsade) panels. The sweater is sized for boys aged 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14 years, making it a versatile pattern for a range of ages. The construction includes a back, front, and left sleeve (with the right sleeve presumably mirrored), and the finished garment is a structured, visually striking piece suited to cooler seasons.

Yarn Requirements

• Tatou 24458 (Colour A): 5 balls (age 6), 6 balls (age 8), 7 balls (age 10), 8 balls (age 12), 9 balls (age 14)
• Vaisseau 21739 (Colour B): 3 balls (age 6), 4 balls (ages 8 and 10), 5 balls (ages 12 and 14)

Needles

The pattern calls for knitting needles in sizes 3.5 mm and 4 mm. The smaller needles are typically used for ribbing or border sections, while the larger 4 mm needles are used for the main body fabric, including the jacquard colourwork and the cable panels.

Techniques and Stitches Used

This sweater brings together several distinct knitting techniques, which is why it carries an advanced difficulty rating:

• Jacquard colourwork (Jacquard): The pattern includes a charted jacquard design worked from Grille n° 1, which is a colourwork grid specific to each size. Jacquard knitting involves carrying two or more yarn colours across a row, creating a repeating or geometric pattern on the fabric surface. Knitters must follow the chart carefully, noting that the first row is worked on the wrong side of the fabric.
• Cables (Torsades): Cable knitting creates raised, twisted rope-like columns on the fabric by crossing groups of stitches over one another using a cable needle. In this pattern, cables are worked alongside the jacquard sections, adding a rich textural contrast to the colourwork panels.
• Stocking stitch / Jersey endroit (right-side knit fabric): The main body sections are worked in stocking stitch (knit on the right side, purl on the wrong side) using