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Berroco #406, Berroco Estiva

Aniene

Designer:

Amy Christoffers

Cool, colorful cotton yarn turns into a gorgeous accessory with this knitted capelet. Knit from the top down, this easy knitted accessory features raglan shaping and ribbing for an adjustable fit.

SIZES

Directions are for size XS/S. Changes for sizes M/L and 1X/2X are in parentheses.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Collar: 20 (24½, 29)"

Length: 23" for all sizes

Note: Shown in size 20". There is quite a bit of stretch in this garment.

YARN

BERROCO ESTIVA (150 grs): 2 (3, 3) cakes #2620 Fuchsia

NEEDLES and NOTIONS

24" circular needles, sizes 9 (5.50 mm) and 10 (6.00 mm) or size to obtain gauge

4 stitch markers (1 a different color for beg-of-round)

GAUGE

21 sts and 26 rounds = 4" in k1, p1 ribbing on larger needle (unstretched)

Liri

Designer:

Alison Green

Just one cake of Berroco Estiva is needed to knit this airy shawl! Knit from the narrow end and wider, this is a great summertime accessory.

Pattern includes both charted and written out instructions.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Approximately 47" across top x 22" down center (after blocking)

YARN

BERROCO ESTIVA (150 grs): 1 cake #2617 Tomato

NEEDLES and NOTIONS

24" circular needle, size 11 (8.00 mm) or size to obtain gauge

1 stitch marker

GAUGE

16 sts and 20 rows = 4" in pattern (after blocking)

Magra

Designer:

Donna Yacino

Whip up an easy crocheted tote bag with Berroco Estiva! A solid body is topped with a series of crochet medallions and handles.

Medallions are both written out and charted.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Approximately 28" around in center x 32" around at top edge x 16" high (not including handles)

YARN

BERROCO ESTIVA (150 grs): 2 cakes #2632 Night Sky

HOOKS and NOTIONS

Crochet hook, size 4.50 mm (7) or size to obtain gauge

2 removable stitch markers

GAUGE

18 hdc and 13 rows = 4" in hdc

Maira

Designer:

Amy Christoffers

This sweet, simple shawl is knit with one cake of Berroco Estiva. A garter stitch body is framed by a simple lace repeat that is worked as you go.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Approximately 34" across top x 16" down center (after blocking)

YARN

BERROCO ESTIVA (150 grs): 1 cake #2618 Forest

NEEDLES and NOTIONS

24" circular needle, size 11 (6.50 mm) or size to obtain gauge

1 st marker

GAUGE

10 sts and 18 rows = 4" in Garter St (after blocking)

Nera

Designer:

Amy Christoffers

A slightly cropped, open-front cardigan is a perfect layering piece for spring and summer. Knit from the sleeves into the body, this cardigan knitting pattern features a deep rib. Make sure to read the notes to ensure the gradient of the yarn works as shown.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust (closed): 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60)"

Length: 15½ (16, 16, 16½, 16½, 17, 17)" (including lower ribbing)

Shown in size 40" with approximately 5" of ease.

YARN

BERROCO ESTIVA (150 grs): 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) cakes #2634 Tradewind

NEEDLES and NOTIONS

29" circular needles, sizes 9 (5.50 mm) and 10 (6.00 mm) or size to obtain gauge

Spare knitting needle, size 10 (6.00 mm) for 3-needle bind off

Waste yarn to hold stitches

GAUGE

16 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle

Soca

Designer:

Amy Christoffers

This sunny sweater will make your summer days even brighter! Knitting begins at the bottom of the yoke pieces, with the sleeves knit separately and sewn in, and body stitches picked up from the yokes to complete the sweater.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56)"

Length: Approximately 20 (21, 22, 23, 24, 25)"

Shown in size 36" with approximately 1" of ease.

YARN

BERROCO ESTIVA (150 grs): 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) cakes #2612 Curry

NEEDLES and NOTIONS

24" circular needles, sizes 9 (5.50 mm) and 10 (6.00 mm) or size to obtain gauge

Stitch marker

GAUGE

14 sts and 20 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch on larger needle