Forsyth Pullover in Berroco Spree - Downloadable PDF

Forsyth Pullover in Berroco Spree — Pattern Summary

About This Design

The Forsyth Pullover is a seamless, top-down raglan pullover designed by Åsa Buchta and published by Berroco. Rated Intermediate in skill level, this pattern is an excellent project for knitters who are comfortable working in the round and ready to explore yoke shaping, short-row neck construction, and raglan increases. The design is offered as a downloadable PDF and is sized to fit a wide range of bodies, with ten sizes spanning a finished bust measurement of 36 to 72 inches (91.5 to 183 cm). The sample shown in the pattern is knitted in size 44" / 112 cm, and the designer recommends approximately 2–4 inches (5–10 cm) of positive ease for a relaxed, comfortable fit.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a classic pullover sweater with a thoughtfully shaped yoke and a smooth, flattering silhouette. Finished lengths range from 22 to 26 inches measured down from the back neck, making it a versatile mid-length sweater suitable for everyday wear. The construction is entirely seamless, meaning no seaming is required at the end — a feature that many knitters find both satisfying and practical.

Construction Method

The Forsyth Pullover is worked in the round from the neck down, a popular top-down construction method that allows knitters to try on the garment as they go and adjust the fit before committing to the full length. Key construction highlights include:

• Raglan yoke shaping: Increases are worked at four raglan points to simultaneously grow the front, back, and two sleeves as the yoke expands downward.
• Short-row neck shaping: The back neck is raised using short rows with wrap and turn (w&t) technique, creating a more ergonomic neckline that sits higher at the back and lower at the front for a better fit around the shoulders and collar.
• Seamless in-the-round construction: The body and sleeves are worked as separate tubes after the yoke is complete, eliminating the need for any seaming.
• Stitch markers: Four stitch markers are used to track raglan lines throughout the yoke, with one marker in a contrasting color to indicate the beginning of the round.

Techniques Used

• Knitting in the round on both circular and double-pointed needles
• Raglan yoke shaping with paired increases
• Short rows with wrap and turn (w&t) for back neck elevation
• Picking up and working wraps together with their stitches to close short-row gaps
• M1R and M1L increases (make one right and make one left) for seamless, directional shaping
• M1pR (make one purlwise right) used in purl sections of the short-row shaping
• Holding stitches on waste yarn to separate sleeve stitches from body stitches
• Gauge swatching and blocking for accurate finished measurements

Stitches Used

• Stockinette stitch (St st) — the primary stitch pattern used throughout the body and sleeves, worked in the round as all knit stitches
• Purl stitches — incorporated in the short-row neck shaping sections
• Ribbing is implied for the neck, cuffs, and hem based on standard pullover construction at this skill level

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for Berroco Spree, a DK weight yarn sold in 50-gram balls. The sample is knitted in colorway #9407 Chili, a rich, warm tone. Depending on the size, the pattern requires between 7 and 16 balls of Berroco Spree, making it a moderately yarn-intensive project at larger sizes. Berroco Spree's DK weight gives the finished pullover excellent stitch