finished measurements
Width across back at bustline—16¼ (18, 20½, 22¼, 24¾, 26¼, 28, 30½)"
Bust (fronts will overlap)—40¾ (45½, 51, 52¾, 58¾, 60¼, 65, 71)"
Length—24 (25½, 27¼, 28½, 29¾, 30, 32, 34¼)"
Shown in size 40¾" with approximately 5" of ease.
yarn
BERROCO ULTRA WOOL (100 grs): 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15) balls #3330 Lentil
needles and notions
32" (or longer) circular needle, size 8 (5.00 mm) or size to obtain gauge
1 set (4) double-pointed needles, size 8 (5.00 mm)
2 cable needles (cn)
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Waste yarn to hold sleeve stitches
2 stitch holders
gauge
19 sts and 27 rows = 4" in St st (after blocking)
30 sts and 27 rows = 4" in Cable Pattern (after blocking)
Bongo Scarf
An open-stitch pattern makes the knitting go fast in this simple scarf knitting pattern. Easy elongated stitches are worked back and forth in rows to form the length of the scarf, with a contrast color row.
finished measurements
Approximately 9" wide x 82" long
Note: Scarf is worked sideways.
yarn
BERROCO ULTRA WOOL (100 grs): 1 ball each #33151 Beet Root (MC) and #3312 Butter (CC)
needles and notions
29" circular needle, size 7 (4.50 mm) or size to obtain gauge
gauge
14 sts and 9 rows = 4" in pattern stitch
Breachway Scarf
A leaf-like stitch pattern is worked in brioche knitting to make this reversible scarf knitting pattern.
finished measurements
Approximately 13" wide x 76" long
yarn
BERROCO ULTRA WOOL (100 grs): 5 balls #33109 Fog
needles and notions
Knitting needles, size 8 (5.00 mm) or size to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
gauge
16 sts and 34 rows = 4" in Garter St
18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st
Chrysocolla Shawl
This wide rectangular shawl, made with two colors of Berroco Ultra Wool DK, is knit modularly, with a center panel worked in the textured stripe pattern first. Stitches are then picked up on either side to form the side panels.
finished measurements
Approximately 28" wide x 77" long (after blocking)
yarn
BERROCO ULTRA WOOL DK (100 grs): 4 balls #83118 Marjoram (C1) and 3 balls #83113 Black Pepper (C2)
needles
29" circular needle, size 7 (4.50 mm) or size to obtain gauge
gauge
18 sts and 44 rows = 4" in Pattern Stitches (after blocking)
Deauville Shawl
Three colors of Berroco Ultra Wool play together in texture and color in a uniquely shaped knitted shawl pattern. Easy garter stitch panels separated by a classic houndstooth pattern start at the top of the shawl and work down in stepped increments.
finished measurements
Approximately 70" wide x 35" down center
yarn
BERROCO ULTRA WOOL (100 grs): 2 balls each #33113 Black Pepper (C1), #33108 Frost (C2), and #3328 Bittersweet (C3)
needles and notions
32" circular needles, size 8 (5.00 mm) or size to obtain gauge
Tapestry Needle
gauge
18 sts and 26 rows = 4" in Garter Stitch
17 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st
Lane's Island Pullover
This timeless, oversized knitted sweater is worked with two colors of Berroco Ultra Wool DK. A boxy shape and ribbed pockets create a casual, contemporary feel.
finished measurements
Bust—48 (54, 60, 64)"
Length—22 (23, 24, 25)"
Note: This garment was designed to be oversized; amount of positive ease recommended decreases as sizes go up. Please take this into consideration when selecting your size. Shown in size 54" with approximately 18" of ease.
yarn
BERROCO ULTRA WOOL DK (100 grs): 3 (3, 3, 4) balls each #83109 Fog (MC) and #83103 Wheat (CC)
needles and notions
32" circular needle, size 5 (3.75 mm) or size to obtain gauge
16" circular needle, size 5 (3.75 mm)
2 stitch holders
gauge
24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st
Lindgren Socks
Two colors of Berroco Ultra Wool DK are used to knit these toe-up socks with stripes.
finished measurements
Foot circumference: 7 (8, 9)" Shown in 8" size.
Foot length: 9 (10, 11)", adjustable
yarn
BERROCO ULTRA WOOL DK (100 grs): 1 ball each #83153 Heather (C1) and #83109 Fog (C2)
needles and notions
Two 16" circular needles each, sizes 2 (2.75 mm) and 4 (3.5 mm) or size to obtain gauge
Stitch markers
Waste yarn to hold heel sts
Tapestry needle
gauge
24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles
Marzen Cardigan
Two strands of Berroco Ultra Wool DK are held doubled to achieve an aran-weight gauge for this cozy knitted cardigan. A textured stripe pattern makes up the fabric of the body, while the sleeves are simple stockinette.
finished measurements
Bust (worn open)—38¾ (40½, 43½, 46¼, 49¼, 51¼, 55, 57½)"
Length— 24½ (25½, 25½, 27½, 27½, 28½, 30½, 31½)"
Shown in size 40½" with approximately 4" of ease.
yarn
BERROCO ULTRA WOOL DK (100grs): 7 (8, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) balls #83104 Driftwood
needles and notions
29–36"circular needles, sizes 9 (5.50 mm), and size 10 (6.00 mm) or size to obtain gauge
Tapestry Needle
Stitch markers
Waste yarn or stitch holders
gauge
Note: All gauges given are with 2 strands of yarn held together.
17 sts and 20 rows = 4" in Textured Stripe Motif on smaller needle
16 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle
18 sts and 20 rows = 4" in 1x1 ribbing on smaller needle (sleeve cuff)
17 sts and 20 rows = 4" in 1x1 ribbing on larger needle (ribbing at hem)
Napatree Cowl
Easy mosaic stitch and garter stitch stripes form a long, looping cowl with two colors of Berroco Ultra Wool DK. Mosaic knitting is a great way to create bold graphical elements without stranded colorwork.
Mosaic pattern is both charted and written out.
finished measurements
Approximately 13" wide x 57" around
yarn
BERROCO ULTRA WOOL DK (100 grs): 2 balls each #83104 Driftwood (C1) and #8310 Alyssum (C2)
needles and notions
29" circular needle, size 6 (4.00 mm) or size to obtain gauge
3 stitch markers
gauge
20 sts and 42 rounds = 4" in Garter stitch
23 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st
Retro Pullover
Classic tailoring and an eye-catching, easy-to-knit center panel combine to form this sweet fitted pullover knitting pattern. Full-fashioned sleeve cap shaping adds to the vintage style.
Stitch pattern is both charted and written out.
finished measurements
Bust—32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52)"
Length—18½ (19, 20¾, 21½, 23¾, 24½)"
Shown in Size 36" with no ease.
yarn
BERROCO ULTRA WOOL DK (100 grs): 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3) balls each #83122 Sunflower (MC) and #83108 Frost (CC)
needles and notions
Knitting needles, sizes 3 (3.25 mm) 5 (3.75 mm) or size to obtain gauge
16" circular needle, size 3 (3.25 mm)
2 stitch markers
gauge
22 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st
Running Stitch Scarf
Alternating textures and colors, this long scarf is great for using up your leftovers of Berroco Ultra Wool, so add this to your must-knit list once you've crossed off a few other projects from Berroco Portfolio Volume 6.
finished measurements
Approximately 10" wide x 82" long
yarn
BERROCO ULTRA WOOL (100 grs): 1 ball each #3306 Smoke (C1), #3361 Kale (C2), #3320 Columbine (C3), #33170 Granite (C4), #3311 Dove (C5), #3328 Bittersweet (C6), #33158 Rosemary (C7), #3316 Thyme (C8), #33159 Hollyhock (C9), and #33123 Iris (C10)
needles and notions
36" (or longer) circular needle, size 6 (4.00 mm) or size to obtain gauge
Note: I recommend purchasing a 60-inch needle for this project to make working the long rows easier.
Tapestry needle
Crochet hook (optional, for attaching fringe)
gauge
18 sts and 36 rows = 4" in St st
Shawl in the Key of G
Play with stripes and colors of Berroco Ultra Wool in this large triangular shawl. Knitting begins with the bias stripe border, then stitches are picked up and worked toward the center to form the shape.
finished measurements
Approximately 62" wide x 31" down center
yarn
BERROCO ULTRA WOOL (100 grs): 2 balls each #3344 Fox (C1) and #3314 Lilac (C2), and 1 ball each of #3334 Cast Iron (C3) and #3300 Snow (C4).
needles and notions
24" to 32" circular needle, size 8 (5.00 mm) or size to obtain gauge
A single dpn in matching needle size
Removable stitch markers
Tapestry needle
gauge
16 sts and 40 rows = 4" in Garter Stitch
Ups and Downs Stripe Hat and Mittens
Stripes of all kinds take center stage with this hat and mittens set. Corrugated ribbing, or ribbing worked with two colors, is worked first for both the hat and mittens; then rounds of stripes are knit, including a pop of color.
HAT
finished measurements
Head circumference: 16 (18, 20, 22, 24)"
Height (slouchy version): 8½ (9, 9½, 10, 10½)"
Height (fitted version): 7½ (8, 8½, 9, 9½)"
yarn
BERROCO ULTRA WOOL (100 grs): 1 ball each #3334 Cast Iron (C1) and #3300 Snow (C2) and a small amount #3336 Nasturtium (C3)
needles and notions
16" circular needle, size 7 (4.50 mm) or size to obtain gauge
1 set (4) double-pointed needles, size 7 (4.50 mm)
1 stitch marker
Tapestry needle
Optional: 3½" pompom maker
gauge
22 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in St st
MITTENS
finished measurements
Hand Circumference—6 (6½, 7, 7½, 8, 8½, 9)"
Length—Adjustable to fit.
yarn
BERROCO ULTRA WOOL (100 grs): 1 ball each #3334 Cast Iron (C1) and #3300 Snow (C2) and a small amount #3336 Nasturtium (C3)
needles and notions
1 set (4) each double-pointed needles, sizes 8 (5.00 mm) and 9 (5.50 mm) or size to obtain gauge
1 stitch marker
Waste yarn to hold thumb sts
Tapestry needle
2 stitch markers
gauge
16 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needles with the yarn held double
