Berroco Big Kids/Little Kids Knitting Pattern

Berroco Big Kids/Little Kids Knitting Pattern Collection

Overview

This downloadable PDF collection features 27 knitting designs created by design team members Norah Gaughan and Amanda Keep. The patterns are specifically tailored for children's garments and accessories, offering a diverse range of styles and construction techniques suitable for knitters of various skill levels.

Yarns Used

All designs in this collection are created using Berroco yarn families, providing consistent quality and performance across the entire pattern set. The following yarn lines are featured throughout the collection:

• Berroco Comfort® – A versatile yarn option used in multiple designs
• Berroco Comfort® Chunky – A thicker-weight option for faster projects
• Berroco Comfort® DK – A lighter-weight version for more delicate garments
• Berroco Vintage® – Available in standard and chunky weights
• Berroco Vintage® DK – A refined weight for detailed work
• Berroco Vintage® Chunky – A heavier option for bold textures
• Berroco Vintage® Colors – Multi-colored yarn option
• Berroco Weekend® – Available in standard and chunky weights
• Berroco Circus™ – A specialty yarn for playful, colorful designs
• Berroco Remix® – A unique yarn option featured in select patterns

Knitting Techniques and Construction

The patterns employ fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for children's garments. Ribbing is a primary construction element, commonly used for cuffs, waistbands, and necklines to provide elasticity and a finished appearance. The technical instructions demonstrate ribbing construction with alternating knit and purl stitches in patterns such as k2, p2 repeats, which create a classic textured edge that stretches and recovers well.

Patterns utilize both straight needles in varying sizes to accommodate different yarn weights. Needle sizing adjustments are made throughout individual patterns, with smaller needles typically used for ribbed sections and larger needles for the main garment body. This technique creates a more refined finish at edges while allowing the fabric to expand appropriately in the body of the garment.

Garment Types and Designs

The collection encompasses a wide variety of children's knitting projects, including:

• Cardigans and Sweaters – Structured garments such as Jennings, Denison, Bristol, Lyman, Kent, Blake, Marion, Marymere, Benson, Kendall, Westcott, Glen, Bowman, and Nestor
• Pullovers – Designs including Felix, Chatfield, Haybrook, Teale, Nonah, Brook, Miller, Josette, Denny, Whidbey, Rosaria, and Tolmie
• Accessories – Scarves and specialty items such as Pelham scarf and Redding poncho set

Specific Design Examples

Pelham is constructed as a scarf project, offering a simple accessory option. The Redding design features a poncho set, providing a versatile layering piece. These accessories demonstrate how the pattern collection balances simple projects with more complex garment construction.

Pattern Support and Resources

The collection is supported by comprehensive technical editing and instruction coordination, with Brenda York serving as Technical Editor and Donna Yacino as Instruction Coordinator. Pattern corrections and updates are maintained on the Berroco website, ensuring knitters have access to the most accurate and current information for successful project completion.

Needle and Yarn Selection

Each design specifies appropriate needle sizes based on the selected yarn weight. The use of smaller straight needles for ribbed sections and larger needles for body stitches is a consistent approach throughout the collection, allowing for proper gauge and fabric drape in finished garments. Stitch counts vary by design and size, with cast-on instructions typically ranging to accommodate multiple size options within each pattern.