Bloomfield Sweater in Berroco Providence & Aerial - Downloadable PDF

Bloomfield Sweater by Amy Christoffers – Knitting Pattern Summary (Berroco Providence & Aerial)

The Bloomfield Sweater is an intermediate-level knitting pattern designed by Amy Christoffers and published by Berroco. Available as a downloadable PDF, this pattern produces a beautifully textured pullover sweater with a flattering silhouette, offered in a generous range of nine sizes to suit a wide variety of body types. The design is distinguished by its clever use of two yarns held together throughout, creating a fabric with exceptional depth of color and a delicate halo effect.

What Is Being Made

The Bloomfield is a seamless pullover sweater worked in the round from the bottom up. It is designed with 2–4 inches (5–10 cm) of positive ease, giving it a relaxed, comfortable fit. Finished bust measurements range from 35 inches up to 65½ inches (89–166.5 cm), making this pattern accessible across a broad size range. The sample shown in the pattern is knitted in the 38-inch / 96.5 cm size. Center back lengths range from approximately 21 to 24 inches (53.5–61 cm) depending on size.

Yarn and Materials

This pattern calls for two specific Berroco yarns worked together as a single strand throughout every stitch of the project:

• Berroco Providence – a DK weight yarn, used in colorway #1115 Rosecliff. Depending on size, the pattern requires between 7 and 13 balls (50 grams each).
• Berroco Aerial – a lace weight yarn, used in colorway #3411 Tea Rose. Depending on size, the pattern requires between 5 and 11 balls (25 grams each).

Holding a DK weight yarn together with a lace weight yarn is a well-established technique in knitting that allows the knitter to achieve a gauge and fabric weight similar to a worsted or aran yarn, while simultaneously introducing subtle color complexity and a soft, airy texture. The lace weight Berroco Aerial adds a gentle halo and tonal dimension to the solid base provided by Berroco Providence.

Needles and Notions

The pattern requires circular needles in two lengths and two sizes, as well as double-pointed needles for working small circumferences such as sleeves:

• 32-inch / 80 cm circular needles in sizes US 4 / 3.5 mm and US 6 / 4 mm
• 16-inch / 40 cm circular needles in sizes US 4 / 3.5 mm and US 6 / 4 mm
• Double-pointed needles (DPNs) in sizes US 4 / 3.5 mm and US 6 / 4 mm, or the knitter's preferred method for working small circumferences in the round
• 8 stitch markers
• A small amount of waste yarn to hold stitches

Gauge

Achieving correct gauge is essential for this pattern. The target gauge is 21 stitches and 28 rounds per 4 inches / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch, worked on the larger US 6 / 4 mm needle with one strand each of Berroco Providence and Berroco Aerial held together. Knitters are strongly encouraged to swatch and adjust needle size as needed before beginning the garment.

Construction Technique

The Bloomfield Sweater is constructed in the round, from the bottom up, a method favored by many knitters for its seamless finish and the ability to try on the garment as it progresses. Working in the round eliminates the need for seaming side panels, resulting in a cleaner, more polished finished fabric. The body and sleeves are worked separately in the round before being joined for the yoke, which is a common and efficient approach for seamless swe