Berroco 331 Maya

Berroco Maya Knit Patterns

Overview

Berroco Maya is a collection of five knitted designs created by the Berroco Design Team featuring Norah Gaughan and Amanda Keep. These patterns showcase the versatility of Berroco Maya yarn, a luxurious fiber blend ideal for creating elegant, wearable garments with sophisticated stitch work and delicate construction techniques.

Yarn Fiber Content and Properties

All five designs in this collection are knitted using Berroco Maya, a premium yarn composed of 85% Pima Cotton and 15% Baby Alpaca. This blend creates an irresistible chainette that combines the silky smoothness of Pima cotton with the soft, luxurious feel of baby alpaca. Each skein weighs 1.75 oz / 50g, making this yarn suitable for delicate, refined projects.

Gauge and Needle Requirements

The recommended gauge for Berroco Maya is 5 stitches per 1 inch when measured over stockinette stitch. For more precise gauge measurement, knitters should work 20 stitches and 28 rows to achieve 4 inches. These patterns are designed to be worked on US Size 8 (5mm) needles, which accommodates the yarn's weight and allows the stitch definition to shine through.

Care Instructions

Berroco Maya garments are designed for easy maintenance and everyday wearability. All five designs can be machine washed, and should be laid flat to dry to maintain their shape and integrity. This practical care method makes these knitted pieces accessible for regular wear and simple upkeep.

Individual Design Patterns

Bajada Knit

The Bajada design is the first pattern in the Berroco Maya collection, showcasing the yarn's chainette texture and the versatility of the fiber blend.

Boxthorn Knit

The Boxthorn knit represents the second design, continuing the collection's exploration of stitch techniques and yarn characteristics.

Chuparosa Knit

The Chuparosa pattern is the third design in the series, demonstrating additional applications of the Berroco Maya yarn.

Phacelia Knit

The Phacelia knit serves as the fourth design, further expanding the range of patterns available in this collection.

Cliffrose Knit

The Cliffrose knit completes the five-design collection, offering another interpretation of the Berroco Maya yarn's potential.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

The Berroco Maya patterns employ a variety of intermediate to advanced knitting techniques that create visual interest and refined construction. These designs incorporate several key stitch techniques:

• Yarn Overs (yo) – Used extensively throughout the patterns to create decorative openwork and lace effects that showcase the delicate nature of the yarn
• Knit Through Back Loop (k1TBL) – Creates twisted stitches that add textural variation and visual definition to the designs
• Purl Two Together (p2 tog) – A decrease technique that works in conjunction with yarn overs to create balanced lace patterns
• Knit Two Together (k2 tog) – Another decrease method used to shape garments and create stitch pattern transitions
• Make One Knit (M1k) – An increase technique that adds stitches while maintaining pattern continuity
• Pattern Stitches (Pat St A) – Named stitch patterns that repeat throughout the designs, creating cohesive visual elements

Pattern Structure and Complexity

The Berroco Maya patterns are structured with row-by-row instructions that include both right-side and wrong-side rows. The designs incorporate pattern stitch sections that are worked in conjunction with other stitch techniques, requiring knitters to manage multiple pattern elements simultaneously. Increases and decreases are strategically placed to shape the garments while maintaining the integrity of the stitch patterns, demonstrating thoughtful design that balances aesthetics with wearability.

Technical Support and Resources

Berroco provides comprehensive support for knitters working with these patterns. Pattern corrections and updates are available on the Berroco website at www