Vela Pullover in Berroco Vintage Handpaint - Downloadable PDF

Vela Pullover in Berroco Vintage Handpaint – Free Knitting Pattern Summary

The Vela Pullover is a free, downloadable PDF knitting pattern designed by Mel Kennelly and published by Berroco. Rated Intermediate in skill level, this project is a knitted pullover sweater worked in the beautiful hand-dyed colorway Berroco Vintage Handpaint #5205 Deep Sea Green. The pattern is sized inclusively across eleven sizes, making it a versatile wardrobe staple for a wide range of body types.

What Is Being Made

The Vela is a classic pullover sweater designed with a relaxed, comfortable fit. It is shown in Size 4 with a finished bust measurement of 44¼" / 112.5 cm. The pattern recommends approximately 2–4 inches / 5–10 cm of positive ease, meaning the finished garment is intended to be slightly larger than the wearer's actual bust measurement for a relaxed, draped silhouette. Finished lengths range from approximately 23" to 30¼" depending on size, offering a comfortable mid-hip length across the size range.

Sizes and Finished Measurements

• Sizes available: 11 sizes total — (1, 2, 3, 4) [5, 6, 7] {8, 9, 10, 11}
• Finished bust: (32, 36¼, 40, 44¼) [48, 52¼, 56] {60¼, 64, 68¼, 72}" — spanning from 32" up to 72" / 81.5–183 cm
• Finished length: (23, 23½, 24, 24½) [25, 25½, 26½] {27½, 28½, 29½, 30¼}"
• Recommended ease: Approximately 2–4" / 5–10 cm positive ease

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for Berroco Vintage Handpaint, a worsted weight yarn sold in 100 g hanks. The specific colorway used is #5205 Deep Sea Green, a richly toned hand-painted yarn that adds organic color variation and visual depth to the finished pullover. Yardage requirements scale with size, ranging from 5 hanks for the smallest sizes up to 11 hanks for the largest.

• Yarn: Berroco Vintage Handpaint, 100 g hanks, colorway #5205 Deep Sea Green
• Yarn weight: Worsted
• Hanks required: (5, 5, 6, 6) [6, 7, 8] {8, 9, 10, 11} hanks

Needles Required

The Vela Pullover requires multiple needle sizes and lengths to accommodate both the body and smaller circumference sections such as sleeves and cuffs:

• 16" / 40 cm circular needles in sizes US 6 / 4 mm and US 8 / 5 mm
• 32" / 80 cm circular needles in sizes US 6 / 4 mm and US 8 / 5 mm
• Double-pointed needles (DPNs) or preferred needles for working small circumferences in sizes US 6 / 4 mm and US 8 / 5 mm

As with all knitting patterns, knitters are advised to work to gauge and adjust needle size as needed. The two needle sizes suggest a ribbed or textured border section worked on the smaller needle, with the main body worked on the larger needle — a common technique for achieving neat, fitted edges on a pullover.

Notions

• 8 stitch markers, including 1 in a distinct color to mark the beginning of round (BOR)