Bergamot Pullover: Tester Showcase
Thank you so much to all the test knitters who participated in the Bergamot Pullover test! This was my first sweater pattern with set-in sleeves, and I am so grateful to have gotten positive feedback on the fit across the size range.
You can check out the details about each test knitter’s project below. This is a great opportunity to see the pattern worked in a wide range of yarns and modeled on folks of different shapes and sizes.
To see more information about the Bergamot Pullover pattern, or to purchase a copy of the pattern for yourself, check out the pattern page.
FIT & SIZING DETAILS
This size and gender inclusive pattern is graded to 2 fit types with 10 sizes each.
Fit I is graded based on a traditional women’s sizing chart and Fit II is graded based on a traditional men’s sizing chart. Both fit types include two sizes of optional bust darts.
This sweater is designed to be worn with 2-4” (5-10 cm) of ease at the bust/chest, but testers were encouraged to choose the size that would give them their preferred fit.
Fit I - Size A - Tori M.
Ease at bust/chest: 1" (2.5 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 1" (2.5 cm)
Bust Darts: None
Height: 5'1" (155 cm)
Yarn: Knitting for Olive Merino in Red Currant held together with Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair in Red Currant
Mods: Shortened the body by 0.75" (2 cm) and lengthened the sleeves by 8 rnds
Ravelry: Project Page
Fit I - Size A - Kathryn D.
Model: Hannah M. (they/them)
Ease at bust/chest: 2" (5 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 2" (5 cm)
Bust Darts: None
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
Yarn: Tahki Yarns Donegal Tweed Fine in 2717 Denim held together with Valley Yarns Hatfield in Navy
Mods: Lengthened body by 1.5” (4 cm)
IG: @beegston | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit I - Size B - Teresa Z.
Ease at bust/chest: 3" (7.5 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 1" (2.5 cm)
Bust Darts: None
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
Yarn: Explorer Knits & Fibers Denali DK in Turning Leaves
Mods: Shortened body by 0.5” (1.5 cm)
IG: @terryclothfibers | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit I - Size B - Lyla L.
Ease at bust/chest: 4" (10 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 2" (5 cm)
Bust Darts: None
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
Yarn: Explorer Knits & Fibers Cashmere Caverns Sock in Giant's Causeway held together with ZeeZee Textiles Suri Lace in Winter Pool
Mods: None
IG: @terrapinfiberworks | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit I - Size B - Sarena M.
Ease at bust/chest: 3" (7.5 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 2" (5 cm)
Bust Darts: None
Height: 5'1" (155 cm)
Yarn: Drops Air in Color 15 Purple Haze
Mods: None
IG: @sarenacrafts | YouTube: @sarenacrafts | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit I - Size C - Laurel G.
Ease at bust/chest: 6" (15 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 2" (5 cm)
Bust Darts: Cup 2
Height: 5' (152 cm)
Yarn: Madelinetosh Tosh 80/10/10 Fingering in Minimal Pink Clay/Optic held together with La Bien Aimee Kumo in Pretty in Pink
Mods: Shortened sleeves by 4 rnds
IG: @mycasaazul | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit I - Size C - Helen
Ease at bust/chest: 0” (0 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 3" (7.5 cm)
Bust Darts: Cup 1
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
Yarn: Les Garcons Marled British DK in Jonathan × Laurianne
Mods: None
Ravelry: Project Page
Fit I - Size D - Linda H.
Ease at bust/chest: 1" (2.5 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 1" (2.5 cm)
Bust Darts: None
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
Yarn: Locoporella Merino 4ply in Türkis held together with The Black Squirrel Amber Mohair Lace in Ecru Brute
Mods: Lengthen sleeves by 7 rnds
IG: @Lindaknitsyarn | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit I - Size E - Semah D.
Ease at bust/chest: 4" (10 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 3" (7.5 cm)
Bust Darts: Cup 1
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
Yarn: Craft Me Knot Yarn Co Masham Fingering in Wheat held together with Knitting for Olive Merino in Soil
Mods: Shortened body by 1” (2.5 cm). Lengthened sleeve by 1” (2.5 cm) and customized sleeve decrease rate for a wider upper sleeve.
IG: @yeahidostuff | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit I - Size E - Maria I.
Ease at bust/chest: 2" (5 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 1" (2.5 cm)
Bust Darts: Cup 1
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
Yarn: Cascade BFL in Green Banana
Mods: Lengthened body by 1” (2.5 cm) and omitted two sleeve decrease rnds
Fit I - Size E - Marjorie M.
Ease at bust/chest: 5" (12.5 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 6" (15 cm)
Bust Darts: Cup 1
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Yarn: Ruby and Roses DK in Villager
Mods: Shortened body by 1” (2.5 cm) and did a rolled hem on the sleeves
IG: @marjoriemadestitches | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit I - Size F - Julia W.
Ease at bust/chest: 2" (5 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 2" (5 cm)
Bust Darts: None
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
Yarn: Sandnes Garn Alpakka Folgetrad in Bubbelgum helf together with Woodland Fibre Arts Merino Single in Strawberry Pop
Mods: None
IG: @woodquarterknits | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit I - Size F - Amanda C.
Ease at bust/chest: 3" (7.5 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 1" (2.5 cm)
Bust Darts: None
Height: 5' (152 cm)
Yarn: Knit Picks Swish DK in Throne
Mods: None
IG: @abarrios80 | TikTok: @am.barrios | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit II - Size B - Finley m.
Ease at bust/chest: 3" (7.5 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 4" (10 cm)
Bust Darts: None
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Yarn: Knitting for Olive Merino in Dusty Dove Blue held together with Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair in Dusty Dove Blue
Mods: Shortened body by 1” (2.5 cm)
IG: @tiburonfinfibers | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit II - Size B - Teresa S.
Ease at bust/chest: 7" (17.5 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 3" (7.5 cm)
Bust Darts: None
Height: 5' (152 cm)
Yarn: The Fibre Co Arranmore Light in Derrycane held together with Knit Picks Alpaca Cloud Lace in Arabella
Mods: Shortened body by 8.5” (21.5 cm), shortened sleeves by 6” (15 cm), did fewer sleeve decreases, and lengthened collar slightly
Ravelry: Project Page
Fit II - Size B - Mrpercyknits
Ease at bust/chest: 5" (12.5 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 3" (7.5 cm)
Bust Darts: None
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Yarn: Knitcrate Vidalana Oasis in Sahara
Mods: Modified sleeve decreases for a wider upper sleeve
IG: @mrpercyknits | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit II - Size C - Tam L.
Model: Len
Ease at bust/chest: 2" (5 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 1" (2.5 cm)
Bust Darts: None
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
Yarn: Miss Babs Killington in Dark Perseus
Mods: Shorted body to 11.5” (29 cm) before ribbing
IG: @tamlang88 | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit II - Size C - Elliott
Ease at bust/chest: 4" (10 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 5" (12.5 cm)
Bust Darts: None
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
Yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners Bluefaced Leicester Fleece DK in Brook
Mods: None
Ravelry: Project Page
Fit II - Size D - Paula N.
Model: Joe
Ease at bust/chest: 2" (5 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 2" (5 cm)
Bust Darts: None
Height: 6' (183 cm)
Yarn: BC Garn Loch Lomond GOTS in 17 Moss
Mods: None
IG: @nunezymom | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit II - Size E - Claudia
Ease at bust/chest: 6" (15 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 3" (7.5 cm)
Bust Darts: None
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
Yarn: Rosários 4 Romaria in color 02
Mods: Shortened collar
Ravelry: Project Page
Fit II - Size F - Amanda
Model: John
Ease at bust/chest: 3" (7.5 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 3" (7.5 cm)
Bust Darts: None
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
Yarn: Lambstrings Edelwood
Mods: Lengthened body to 16” (41 cm) and shortened the sleeves
IG: @mandagocraft
