The Broccoli Jumper – Knitting Pattern - Fancy Lace Stitch

Are you looking for an adult sweater pattern that's out of the ordinary, without being too complicated? The Brocoli Sweater is for you. With its slightly openwork and textured Brocoli stitch, its loose and enveloping fit, and its top-down construction, this knitting pattern is a real gem to add to your project list. A sweater that almost knits itself... and makes you want to start again!

The pattern is available in French and English

✨ Why we love it

The Brocoli stitch is that little something extra that makes this sweater irresistible. Both structured and airy, it creates a beautiful visual relief that evolves row after row under your fingers, and frankly, it's almost addictive. You want to keep going, to see the pattern form, to knit another row (and then another...).

Its loose and cozy fit envelops the body without constricting it, for optimal comfort on cooler days. It's the kind of sweater you snuggle into with a cup of tea, and instinctively grab from your closet.

And knitting-wise? The top-down construction with well-guided raglans makes assembly super enjoyable: no seams to sew, a consistent finish, and a pattern that holds your hand from the first stitch to the double collar. Even if you've never knitted a top-down sweater before, the explanations are there for you!

🎁 A perfect project to give (or to treat yourself to!)

Looking for a knitted gift idea made with love? The Brocoli Sweater is a project you can knit again and again, in different colors, for yourself or for the people who matter to you. A vibrant mohair yarn for winter, a terracotta shade for autumn, a pastel for spring... the possibilities are endless.

It's also the ideal pattern to offer to a knitter who wants to try textured stitches or explore top-down construction for the first time. Accessible, well-explained, with links to YouTube tutorials: everything is designed to make the experience a pleasure from start to finish.

📐 Available Sizes

This adult sweater pattern is available in 6 sizes:

XS – S – M – L – XL – XXL
Measured bust circumference: 49 – 51 – 52 – 57 – 63 – 65 cm
Positive ease of 15 cm for each size
Total circumference: 102 – 106 – 110 – 114 – 118 – 126 cm

💡 How to choose your size? Measure your bust circumference and add 15 cm of ease to find the size that suits you.

🧵 Materials & Recommended Yarns

This sweater is knitted with two strands held together for a result that is both light and warm:

• 1 strand of Unicorn – Hobbii (100g = 400m | 3.5mm needles | 75% Wool · 25% Polyamide | Super Fine category)
  Quantity: 3 – 3 – 3 – 4 – 4 – 4 balls
  Or the equivalent in meters: 980 – 1050 – 1100 – 1300 – 1400 – 1500 m
• 1 strand of Friends Kid Silk – Hobbii (25g = 200m | 4mm needles | 72% Mohair · 25% Silk · 3% Wool | Lace category)
  Quantity: 5 – 6 – 6 – 7 – 7 – 8 balls
  Or the equivalent in meters: 990 – 1070 – 1120 – 1320 – 1420 – 1520 m

You can, of course, use equivalent yarns from your favorite haberdashery. The main thing is to respect the categories (Super Fine + Lace) and check your gauge!

📏 Gauge

30 stitches × 26 rows = 13 cm × 10 cm
Knitted in Brocoli stitch, with 4.5 mm needles.

⚠️ The gauge is essential to obtain the correct dimensions. Don't skip this step; it's your best ally!

🛠️ Materials Needed

• 4.5 mm circular needles – 80 cm
• 3.5 mm circular needles – 80 cm and 40 cm
• 2 stitch markers (SM)
• A tape measure
• Small scissors
• Tapestry needle

💡 Knit-Sis Tip: use metal needles to facilitate the passage during the 4-stitch decrease together in Brocoli stitch; it really makes a difference!

🧶 Pattern Construction: Top-Down

This adult sweater pattern is constructed in a progressive and structured way for a perfect drape from the first time:

1. The back is knitted first, with increase stitches to provide ease and form the back's foundation.
2. The shoulders: stitches are picked up, and increases are made on the neckline side for a harmonious opening.
3. The front is knitted following the textured Brocoli pattern.
4. The join: front and back are assembled to knit the body in the round up to the twisted ribbing.
5. The sleeves: formed by picking up stitches under the arms, with a few decreases, then twisted ribbing.
6. The double collar: stitches picked up on the neckline for an elegant and comfortable collar, bound off with live stitches.

📚 Techniques Used

• Knit stitch, purl stitch
• Twisted rib stitch
• Raglan: right-leaning increase (RLI) and left-leaning increase (LLI)
• Bind off stitches (classic and tubular)
• Yarn over / 4 stitches together / 3 stitches together / 2 stitches together 👉 YouTube Tutorial: Brocoli stitch
• Bind off live stitches (for the collar) 👉 YouTube Tutorial
• Pick up stitches on the wrong side 👉 YouTube Tutorial

Each technique is explained in the pattern, and links to video tutorials are included to guide you step by step. You'll never be alone!

🌿 Textured Adult Sweater Pattern: What is Brocoli Stitch?

The Brocoli stitch is an original knitting stitch that alternates yarn overs and multiple decreases (4 stitches together, 3 stitches together) to create a slightly openwork, very graphic relief. It's more accessible than it seems: once you get into the rhythm, the pattern repeats hypnotically. This is one of the great pleasures of this pattern—watching the texture form row after row, and not being able to stop.

If you're looking for a knitting pattern with a textured stitch, an openwork top-down sweater, or a project to explore multiple decreases in knitting, the Brocoli Sweater is exactly what you need.

💛 This pattern is for you if...

• You've already knitted a few projects and want to tackle a full sweater
• You love textured stitches that add dimension to your creations
• You want a loose, cozy, and timeless sweater that you'll wear for years
• You're looking for a well-guided top-down adult sweater pattern with integrated tutorials
• You want something beautiful... and a little addictive 🌀

✨ Ready to start? Add the pattern to your cart and join all the knitters who have already fallen for the charm of the Brocoli stitch! And if you want to keep exploring, check out our other adult sweater patterns or our openwork and fancy stitch patterns—there's something for everyone at Knit-Sis 🧡