Berroco Portfolio, Vol. 3
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Annui Top
Dropped stitches add an elegant look to this tee. Work both body pieces individually on the bias, then seam after blocking and dropping stitches.
Shown in size 40"
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust – 36(40-44-48-52-56-60-64)"
Length – 22¼(22¾-23¼-23¾-24¼-24¾-25¼-25¾)"
Note: This garment was designed with approximately 4 – 6" of ease. Please take this into consideration when selecting your size.
YARN
BERROCO MODERN COTTON DK (100 grs): 3(3-3-3-4-4-4-4) hanks #6657 Lippit
NEEDLES and NOTIONS
32" circular needles, sizes 5 (3.75 mm) and 7 (4.50 mm) or size to obtain gauge
1 set double-pointed needles (dpns), size 5 (3.75 mm)
Locking stitch markers
GAUGE
18 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle (after blocking)
Baltica Cardigan
A classic Swiss dot pattern is knit allover this shaped drop-shoulder cardigan. Pockets are added in finishing.
Shown in size 45"
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust (closed) – 41(45-49-53-57-61)"
Length – 28"
Note: This garment was designed with approximately 7–9" of ease for an oversized look. Please take this into consideration when selecting your size.
YARN
BERROCO MODERN COTTON (100 grs): 6(6-7-7-8-8) hanks #1624 Salty Brine
NEEDLES and NOTIONS
Straight needles, sizes 5 (3.75 mm) and 7 (4.50 mm) or size to obtain gauge
36" circular needle, size 5 (3.75 mm) or two sizes smaller than gauge needle
Note: Circular needle is used for ribbing on the edges and must be long enough to accommodate the large number of stitches around neck edge – very long straight needles can be substituted.
2 removable stitch markers
GAUGE
20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in Swiss Dot Pattern on larger needles
Caverly Shawl
This crochet shawl pattern begins at the bottom point and fans out to the edges to form an elegant triangular shawl.
One size
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 70" across x 23" down center
YARN
BERROCO MODERN COTTON (100 grs): 4 hanks #1627 Del
NEEDLES and NOTIONS
Crochet hook, size 5.00 mm (H8) or size to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
1 Fan Motif = 2¼" wide x 1½" high
Color Field Wrap
This generous stole is knit flat with small sections of intarsia to create a stunning, one-of-a-kind shawl knitting pattern.
One size
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 70" long by 24" wide
YARN
BERROCO MODERN COTTON (100 grs): 6 hanks #1619 Barrington (MC), 2 hanks #1663 Hope (CC1), and 1 hank #1603 Piper (CC2)
NEEDLES and NOTIONS
Straight needles, size 7 (4.50 mm) or size to obtain gauge
2 stitch markers
GAUGE
18 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st
Delphin Shawl
A long, shallow crescent shawl can double as a scarf, gently shaped to curve around your neck and shoulders. Easy garter stitch knitting gets a lift with a simple lace rib stitch pattern.
One size
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 64½" across top edge x 17½" down center back
YARN
BERROCO MODERN COTTON DK (100 grs): 2 hanks #6621 Warbler
NEEDLES and NOTIONS
24–40" circular needle, size 4 (3.5 mm) or size to obtain gauge
Stitch marker
GAUGE
20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in Garter stitch
17 sts and 25 rows = 4" in Lace Rib pattern
22 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st
To save time, take time to check gauge.
Island Wrap
This stunning wrap knitting pattern is knit from one edge to the other in classic lace pattern stitches. Pattern is worked from simple charts.
One size
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 60" wide x 68" long (after blocking)
YARN
BERROCO MODERN COTTON DK (100 grs): 6 hanks #6600 Bluffs
NEEDLES and NOTIONS
29" (or longer) circular needle, size 5 (3.75 mm) or size to obtain gauge
2 stitch markers
Waste yarn for provisional cast-on
GAUGE
16 sts and 26 rows = 4" following Chart A (after blocking)
16 sts and 28 rows = 4" following Chart B (after blocking)
23 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st
Landscape Pullover
This unique sweater knitting pattern uses simple stitch patterns to paint a landscape effect on both the front and the back. The long length and split hem give this tunic a fresh, modern silhouette.
Shown in size 45"
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust – 41(45-48½-52½-56-60-64-68)"
Length – 26½(27-27½-28-28½-29-29½-30)"
Note: This garment was designed with approximately 9–11" of ease. Please take this into consideration when selecting your size.
YARN
BERROCO MODERN COTTON DK (100 grs): 4(5-6-6-7-7-8-8) hanks #6608 Gadwall
NEEDLES and NOTIONS
Straight needles, size 4 (3.50 mm) or size to obtain gauge
16" circular needle, size 3 (3.25 mm) for neck rib
1 stitch marker
1 removable stitch marker
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
25 sts and 36 rows = 4" in Seed St on larger needles
25 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles
Leisl Pullover
Paired traveling cables at the sides create a flattering silhouette for this raglan v-neck sweater knitting pattern.
Cable patterns are charted.
Shown in size 35"
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust – 35(38-41½-44½-48-51-54)"
Length – 22(22¼-22¾-23¼-23¼-24-24)"
Note: This garment was designed with approximately 2–4" of ease. Please take this into consideration when selecting your size.
YARN
BERROCO MODERN COTTON (100 grs): 5(6-7-7-8-9-10) hanks #1656 Napatree
NEEDLES and NOTIONS
Straight needles, size 8 (5.00 mm) or size to obtain gauge
24" circular needle, size 6 (4.00 mm) (or 2 sizes smaller than needles used to obtain gauge)
Cable needle (cn)
4 st markers
1 st holder
GAUGE
20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles
21 sts = 2¾" over chart on larger needles
Malaga Tank
Sweet and simple, this knitted tank has easy shaping and a crocheted edge.
Shown in size 36"
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust – 32(36-40-44-48-52-56)"
Length – 20½(21-21½-22-22-22½-23)"
YARN
BERROCO MODERN COTTON DK (100 grs): 2(2-2-3-3-3-3) hanks #6611 Rocky Point
NEEDLES and NOTIONS
29" circular needle, size 5 (3.75 mm) or size to obtain gauge
Crochet hook, size 3.00 mm (D)
2 st markers, in different colors
1 st holder
GAUGE
22 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st
Marca Ruana
Three colors of Berroco Modern Cotton DK are used to knit this sophisticated ruana. Knit flat in pieces and joined with a three-needle bind off, the fabric features an easy-to-work stitch pattern.
One size
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 60" long x 50" wide
YARN
BERROCO MODERN COTTON DK (100 grs): 6 hanks #6645 Point Judith (MC), 3 hanks #6611 Rocky Point (CC1), and 1 hank #6603 Piper (CC2)
NEEDLES and NOTIONS
48" and 29" circular needles, size 8 (5.00 mm) or size to obtain gauge
Optional – spare needle, size 8 (5.00 mm)
GAUGE
18 sts and 28 rows = 4" in Pat St
Rodinia Shawl
Geometric shapes made using short rows make up this asymmetrical triangular shawl. Knit in sections and seamed.
One size
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
64" wide (at widest point) x 32" long; 72" hypotenuse
YARN
BERROCO MODERN COTTON DK (100gr): 2 hanks #6601 Sandy Point (MC), and 1 hank each #6649 Breakers (CC1), #6651 Narragansett (CC2), and #6615 Chepstow (CC3)
NEEDLES and NOTIONS
36" circular needle, size 5 (3.75 mm) or size to obtain gauge
Yarn needle
GAUGE
20 sts and 43 rows = 4" in Garter Stitch
Sweetgrass Shrug
An allover stitch pattern is set into a cropped shrug with three-quarter length sleeves. The body is worked in one piece from front to back, with sleeves picked up and knit down. An I-cord edging flows into braided ties used to close the front.
Shown in size 41"
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust (closed) – 33(37-41-45-49-53-57)"
Length – 12(12½-12¾-13½-14-15¼-16)"
YARN
BERROCO MODERN COTTON DK (100 grs): 2(2-3-3-3-4-4) hanks #6616 Elms
NEEDLES and NOTIONS
Straight needles, size 9 (5.50 mm) or size to obtain gauge
36" or longer circular needle, size 7 (4.50 mm)
2 double-pointed needles (dpns), size 7 (4.50 mm)
1 st holder
Waste yarn for provisional cast-on and to hold sts
GAUGE
24 sts and 20 rows = 4" in Pat St
Triteia Cowl
A simple cowl shows off the great stitch definition of cotton blend yarn. A stockinette section demonstrates the great drape from the plant-based fiber, while an easy lace pattern speaks to the yarn's stitch definition.
Shown in size 32"
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 18½" circumference at neck opening x 12¾(14¼)" length at center x 32(36¾)" circumference at bottom opening
Note that the latter measurements listed refer to the circumference of the cowl’s bottom opening, and they are not intended to fit a specific bust measurement.
YARN
BERROCO MODERN COTTON (100 grs): 1(2) hank(s) #1626 Mackeral
NEEDLES and NOTIONS
24" circular needle, size 6 (4 mm) or size to obtain gauge
Stitch marker
GAUGE
19 sts and 25 rows = 4" in St st after blocking
17 sts and 25 rows = 4" in Simple Lace pattern after blocking
Vinalhaven Wrap
Knit flat, this sumptuous stole features a simple texture pattern inspired by bamboo shoots, combined with a lace pattern at the edges.
One size
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 22" wide x 62" long
YARN
BERROCO MODERN COTTON (100g): 5 hanks #1654 Bluebird (Note: wrap consumed all but 10g of the 5 hanks required; you may wish to purchase extra yarn to be safe.)
NEEDLES and NOTIONS
Circular needle or straight needles, size 7 (4.50 mm) or size to obtain gauge
4 st markers
GAUGE
21 sts and 22 rows = 4" in Bamboo Pat
19 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st