Simone Jumper in Berroco Sesame - Downloadable PDF

Simone Jumper in Berroco Sesame – Knitting Pattern by Brenda York

The Simone Jumper is a charming children's pullover sweater designed by Brenda York and published by Berroco. Available as a downloadable PDF, this intermediate-level knitting pattern is sized for kids in sizes 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10, making it a versatile project for knitters who enjoy crafting wardrobe staples for younger wearers. The sample shown in the pattern is knitted in size 10, and the design is intended to be worn with approximately 2–4 inches (5–10 cm) of positive ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit.

Finished Measurements

The Simone Jumper is worked to the following finished chest and length measurements across the five sizes:

• Chest: 25, 27, 29, 31, or 33 inches (63.5, 68.5, 73.5, 78.5, or 84 cm)
• Length: 13½, 16, 18, 19½, or 21 inches (34.5, 40.5, 45.5, 49.5, or 53.5 cm)

Yarn: Berroco Sesame

This pattern is written specifically for Berroco Sesame, a worsted weight yarn sold in 100-gram balls. The colorway featured in the pattern is #7458 Matcha, a soft, earthy green tone. Depending on the size being knitted, the pattern calls for 2, 3, 3, 4, or 4 balls of Berroco Sesame. As with all Berroco patterns, knitters are encouraged to use the specified yarn to achieve the best results in terms of drape, stitch definition, and finished measurements. Berroco Sesame is a worsted weight yarn well suited to structured stitch patterns and clean ribbing details.

Needles and Notions

The Simone Jumper requires two needle sizes to accommodate the ribbed edging and the main body fabric:

• Size 6 / 4 mm straight or circular knitting needles (for ribbing and finishing)
• Size 8 / 5 mm knitting needles (for the main body in Stockinette stitch)
• A 16-inch / 40 cm circular needle in size 6 / 4 mm for neckband finishing
• 2 stitch holders, 1 stitch marker, and waste yarn to hold stitches during construction

Knitters are advised to swatch and adjust needle size as needed to match the stated gauge before beginning the project.

Gauge

The required gauge for this pattern is 20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch on the larger (size 8 / 5 mm) needles. Importantly, this gauge is measured after blocking, so knitters should block their gauge swatch before measuring. Achieving accurate gauge is especially important in a sized children's garment where small deviations can significantly affect the fit.

Construction Method: Bottom-Up, Worked Flat, and Seamed

The Simone Jumper is constructed using a bottom-up, worked flat, and seamed approach. This is a traditional and highly approachable construction method in which the back and front pieces are knitted separately as flat panels, beginning at the lower edge and working upward toward the shoulders. Once the individual pieces are complete, they are joined together using seaming techniques to create the finished three-dimensional garment. This method is well suited to intermediate knitters who are comfortable with basic garment shaping and finishing, including shoulder bind-offs and neckline shaping.

Working flat means that all rows are worked back and forth on straight or circular needles, with right-side and wrong-side rows alternating throughout. The seamed finish gives the jumper a neat, structured silhouette with clean edges at the sides and shoulders.

Stitches and Techniques Used

The Simone