Boy Sweater in Bergere de France Barisienne - M1172 - Downloadable PDF

Boy's Jacquard Round-Neck Sweater in Bergère de France Barisienne – Pattern M1172

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Bergère de France provides instructions for a classic boy's jacquard pullover with a round neck, known in French as a Pull Jacquard Col Rond. Designed for children aged 4 to 12 years, the pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty and is worked in the brand's own Barisienne yarn — a DK weight yarn proudly manufactured in the Lorraine region of France, where Bergère de France has been producing yarn since 1946.

About the Design

The sweater is a structured, colourwork pullover featuring a traditional jacquard (stranded colourwork) pattern worked across the body and sleeves. The design uses three colours of Barisienne yarn:

• Dolmen 22781 (Colour A) — the primary background shade
• Méthylène 22482 (Colour B) — a contrasting colour used in the jacquard motif
• Réglisse 22747 (Colour C) — an accent colour, requiring only one ball across all sizes

The finished garment includes a round neckline, set-in or shaped sleeves, and ribbed welts at the cuffs and lower body. The overall silhouette is neat and classic, making it a timeless wardrobe piece for boys.

Sizes and Measurements

The pattern is written for five sizes: 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 years. Finished chest measurements range from approximately 24 cm to 32 cm per half-chest (i.e., roughly 48–64 cm full chest), with sleeve and body lengths adjusted proportionally for each age group. A full measurement diagram is included in the pattern, with dimensions given in centimetres, covering the back/front panel and the right sleeve.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for Bergère de France Barisienne, a DK weight yarn made in France. The yarn quantities required vary by size:

• Colour A (Dolmen): 2–4 balls depending on size
• Colour B (Méthylène): 2–4 balls depending on size
• Colour C (Réglisse): 1 ball across all sizes

Knitting needles in size 3 mm are specified for the ribbing sections, with larger needle sizes referenced for the main body fabric — consistent with achieving the correct tension for a DK weight yarn. Needle sizes are given in metric measurements throughout the pattern.

Techniques and Construction

This pattern is classified as intermediate, making it suitable for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping and are ready to tackle colourwork. The key techniques involved include:

• Jacquard / stranded colourwork — carrying two or more yarn colours across the row to create a repeating decorative motif; this is the defining technique of the garment and requires consistent tension across floats
• 1x1 ribbing (côtes 1/1) — worked over approximately 4 cm (14 rows) at the lower edges and cuffs, providing elasticity and a neat finish
• Increases — sleeve shaping is achieved through a structured increase schedule; for the 10-year size, for example, increases begin from the first row and then follow a sequence of every 2 rows and every 4 rows, repeated multiple times to build the sleeve taper
• Casting on — the back begins with a cast-on of between 75 and 101 stitches depending on size, worked in Dolmen (Colour A)
• Flat knitting — the back, front, and sleeves are worked as separate flat pieces and seamed together

Stitches Used

• 1x1 Rib stitch (côtes 1/1)