Berroco #407, Sesame

Carob

Berroco Sesame works wonderfully in simple lace patterns, as you can see in this asymmetrical shawl knitting pattern. Carob begins with the narrowest point and works out to the widest point, making the size easily customizable.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Approximately 40” wide (at widest end) x 56” long

YARN: BERROCO SESAME (100 grs): 3 balls #7407 Soba

NEEDLES and NOTIONS:  32” circular needle, size 8 (5.00 mm) or size to obtain gauge

Coriander

Two colors of Berroco Sesame blend together in this sweater knitting pattern. A slipped-stitch colorwork pattern makes up the bottom of the body, while one color is used to knit the top and sleeves.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Bust: 35¼ (38½, 41½, 44¾, 48, 51¼, 54½, 57½, 62½)“; Length: 23¾ (24, 24¼, 24½, 25, 25¼, 25½, 25¾, 26)” down center back
Shown in size 38½“. Recommended ease: 2–4” positive ease.

YARN: BERROCO SESAME (100 grs): 4 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) balls #7417 Lotus (MC) and 1 ball #7411 Breeze (CC)

NEEDLES and NOTIONS: 29” circular needles, sizes 4 (3.50 mm) and 6 (4.00 mm) or size to obtain gauge; 16” circular needle, size 4 (3.50 mm); 1 set each double-pointed needles, sizes 4 (3.50 mm) and 6 (4.00 mm); 2 stitch markers (2 different colors; Waste yarn to hold stitches; Tapestry needle

Fenugreek

This hat knitting pattern, with matching mittens, is worked with two colors of Berroco Sesame. One ball of each color makes the whole set—perfect for gift knitting!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:  Approximately 20” around x 8” high

YARN: BERROCO SESAME (100 grs): 1 ball each 7413 Cherry Blossom (C1) and 7406 Salt & Pepper (C2) for hat & mittens set

NEEDLES and NOTIONS: 16” circular needles, sizes 4 (3.50 mm) and 6 (4.00 mm) or size to obtain gauge; 1 set double-pointed needles, size 6 (4.00 mm); 1 stitch marker; Tapestry needle

Lovage

Modular knitting makes the most of the color changes in Berroco Sesame! The sleeves and yoke of this cardigan knitting pattern are worked sideways to the center, then stitches for the lower section are picked up and worked down. Finally, a wide collar is knit around front openings and neck.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Bust (closed): 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60)“; Length: 27 (27, 27½, 27½, 28¼, 28¼, 29½)” measured down center back
Shown in size 40”. Recommended ease: 2–4” positive ease.

YARN: BERROCO SESAME (100 grs): 6 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 11) balls #7448 Zen Garden

NEEDLES and NOTIONS: Two 29” circular needles, size 7 (4.50 mm) or size to obtain gauge; 2 stitch markers

Marjoram

Knit this Log Cabin quilt–inspired piece with just one color of Berroco Sesame! This poncho knitting pattern is worked modularly and features shaped shoulders to help keep you cozy.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Width: 26 (30, 34)“; Length: 30” not including collar; Shown in size 26”.

YARN: BERROCO SESAME (100 grs): 7 (8, 9) balls #7406 Salt & Pepper

NEEDLES and NOTIONS:  Knitting needles, size 8 (5.00 mm) or size to obtain gauge; 16” circular needle, size 8 (5.00 mm); 3 stitch holders or waste yarn to hold stitches; Spare needle, size 8 (5.00 mm) or smaller; 1 stitch marker

Rue

Circular medallions make up this crochet wrap pattern. Motifs are joined as you work for a quick, fun project to crochet!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:  Approximately 17” across x 66” long

YARN: BERROCO SESAME (100 grs): 4 balls #7430 Pickled Ginger

HOOKS and NOTIONS: Crochet hook, size 4.50 mm (7) or size to obtain gauge