Berroco Flicker Knitting Pattern

Berroco Flicker Yarn Overview

Berroco Flicker is a luxury knitting yarn that combines softness with subtle sparkle. This yarn is composed of 87% Baby Alpaca, 8% Acrylic, and 5% Other Fibers, creating an exceptionally soft base. The defining characteristic of Berroco Flicker is the inclusion of a soft, glittering tinsel-like metallic filament nestled within the lofty alpaca chainette structure. These metallic elements are carefully matched to each colorway, available in either silver or gold finishes, and remain completely soft to the touch despite their shimmering appearance.

Yarn Specifications

• Weight: 1.75 oz per 50 g ball
• Yardage: 189 yards per 50 g ball (81 meters)
• Recommended Needle Size: US 9 / 5.5 mm
• Gauge: 5 stitches = 1 inch; 20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
• Care Instructions: Hand wash in cool water and lay flat to dry

Design Collection

The Berroco Flicker pattern collection features eight distinct designs created by the design team of Norah Gaughan and Cirilia Rose. Each design showcases the yarn's unique qualities in different applications:

• Maila – A knit design
• Olin – A knit design
• Siri – A knit design
• Nurmi – A knit design
• Kristanna – A design combining both knit and crochet techniques
• Ekberg – A knit design
• Nilsson – A knit design
• Zorina – A knit design

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

The patterns in this collection utilize a variety of knitting techniques to create visual interest and texture. Common stitch patterns include yarn overs (yo), slip-slip-knit decreases (SSK), slip-2-knit-1-pass-slipped-stitches-over (sl 2, k1, p2sso), and purl stitches worked in combination with knit stitches. These techniques create lace-like elements and textured patterns that allow the metallic filament to catch and reflect light throughout the finished garments.

The construction methods include shaping techniques such as neck shaping with strategic decreases worked on both sides simultaneously, allowing for fitted garments. Row-by-row instructions guide knitters through complex stitch patterns, with specific attention to working the right side and wrong side rows with appropriate stitch combinations.

Yarn Characteristics for Crafting

The combination of baby alpaca and acrylic fibers in Berroco Flicker creates a yarn that is both luxuriously soft and practical for everyday wear. The lofty chainette structure provides excellent drape and warmth, while the integrated metallic filament adds a sophisticated shimmer without compromising the yarn's softness or wearability. This makes Berroco Flicker suitable for creating garments ranging from delicate, lace-patterned pieces to more structured designs, all while maintaining the yarn's signature gentle sparkle.