Parsley Pullover in Berroco Remix - Downloadable PDF

Parsley Pullover in Berroco Remix — Pattern Summary

About This Design

The Parsley Pullover is a charming children's knitted sweater designed by Brenda York and published by Berroco as part of Booklet #374. This intermediate-level pattern produces a classic pullover silhouette sized for children, with a textured charted pattern detail on the yoke area that adds visual interest beyond a simple stockinette garment. The design is practical, wearable, and thoughtfully constructed with a modest amount of ease — approximately 2 to 4 inches — making it comfortable for active children while still looking neat and well-fitted.

Sizes and Finished Measurements

The pattern is written for five children's sizes: 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10. Directions are given for size 2, with changes for the remaining sizes listed in parentheses throughout. Finished chest measurements range from 25 inches (size 2) up to 33 inches (size 10), and finished lengths range from 13½ inches to 21 inches depending on the size selected. Knitters are encouraged to take the built-in ease into account when choosing a size for their child.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a children's pullover sweater — a garment knitted in separate pieces (back and front) and finished with set-in or marked armhole construction. The sweater features a ribbed hem and cuffs, a garter ridge transitioning into the main body, and a charted stitch pattern worked across the upper body and yoke. The overall aesthetic is classic and clean, making it a versatile wardrobe staple for everyday wear.

Techniques Used

• Flat knitting worked back and forth on straight needles for the main body pieces
• 2×2 ribbing for the hem and cuffs, creating a neat, elasticated edge
• Garter ridge — a single purl row on the wrong side after transitioning to larger needles, creating a subtle horizontal ridge that separates the ribbing from the stockinette body
• Stockinette stitch for the main body sections
• Charted stitch pattern worked across the upper body, introducing a textured or decorative element in the yoke area
• Armhole markers placed at the beginning and end of a designated row to indicate the start of the armhole shaping
• Stitch holders used to hold stitches in reserve during construction
• Double pointed needles (dpns) used for finishing details such as neckband or sleeve edging worked in the round
• Gauge checking — the pattern specifies two separate gauge measurements, one for stockinette and one for the charted pattern, both on the larger needles

Stitches Used

• Knit and purl stitches — the fundamental building blocks throughout
• 2×2 rib (k2, p2 repeat) for all ribbed sections
• Stockinette stitch (St st) — knit on right side, purl on wrong side — used for the main body
• Garter stitch ridges — created by knitting specific rows on the wrong side
• Charted pattern stitches — worked from a stitch chart included in the pattern, adding texture or a decorative motif to the upper garment

Materials

The pattern calls for Berroco Remix, an aran weight yarn sold in 100-gram balls, shown in colorway #3919 Mist. The quantity required ranges from 2 balls (size 2) to 4 balls (sizes 8 and 10). Berroco Remix is a notable yarn choice for a children's garment — it is a blend of recycled fibers that offers softness, durability, and a gentle heathered appearance, making it both practical and attractive for everyday kids' knitwear.

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