Berroco Marmot Knitting Pattern

Berroco Marmot Knitting Pattern Collection

About Berroco Marmot Yarn

Berroco Marmot is a luxurious 100% nylon yarn crafted by Berroco. This distinctive yarn features a soft, fur-like texture created by blending nylon fibers in multiple colors and lengths to achieve an irresistible tactile quality and sophisticated appearance. Each ball contains 1.75 oz (50g) of yarn. The fiber requires gentle care—handwashing is recommended, with garments laid flat to dry to maintain their beautiful texture and shape.

Yarn Specifications and Gauge

Berroco Marmot works at a gauge of 4 stitches over 1 inch when worked on US size 8 (5mm) needles. For larger projects, the gauge increases to 16 stitches and 24 rows over 4 inches. These gauge measurements are essential for achieving proper fit and drape in the finished garments.

Pattern Designs Included

This downloadable PDF pattern collection features seven distinct knit designs, each showcasing different techniques and creative yarn combinations. Several designs incorporate complementary Berroco yarns including Vintage, Vintage Chunky, and Berroco Ultra Alpaca Fine to add depth, texture, and visual interest.

Design 1: Burwash

Skill Level: Easy

The Burwash design is worked entirely in Berroco Marmot yarn, making it an excellent introductory project for knitters new to this luxury fiber. This straightforward knit allows the beautiful texture of the Marmot yarn to be the focal point.

Design 2: Lorne

Skill Level: Easy

The Lorne design combines Berroco Marmot with Berroco Vintage yarn. This pattern incorporates ribbing techniques, with color changes creating visual definition. The finished piece measures approximately 8 inches around and 8 inches long. Construction includes a side seam sewn 2 inches up from the lower edge, with a 1-inch opening left for thumb placement, and the remaining side seam completed. The pattern is worked in one size.

Design 3: Haines

Skill Level: Intermediate

The Haines design blends Berroco Marmot with Berroco Ultra Alpaca Fine yarn. This intermediate-level project creates a finished piece measuring approximately 19 inches around the neck and 6 inches in length. The pattern uses straight knitting needles in size 8 (5.00mm) and includes a stitch marker for tracking pattern repeats. One hank of Berroco Vintage (100 grams) in colorway #5147 Coriander and one ball of Berroco Marmot (50 grams) in colorway #3740 Peridot are required.

Design 4: Carcross

The Carcross design is worked in Berroco Marmot yarn, showcasing the fiber's luxurious qualities in a single-yarn construction.

Design 5: Laberge

The Laberge design combines Berroco Marmot with Berroco Vintage Chunky yarn, creating textural contrast and visual interest through the combination of these complementary fibers.

Design 6: Kloo

The Kloo design pairs Berroco Marmot with Berroco Vintage Chunky yarn, utilizing the weight and texture differences between these yarns to create dimensional knit fabric.

Design 7: Klukshu

The Klukshu design combines Berroco Marmot with Berroco Vintage yarn for a sophisticated finished piece.

Pattern Details and Design Credits

This pattern collection was designed by the Berroco Design Team, including Norah Gaughan and Amanda Keep. Technical editing was provided by Brenda York, with Martha Wissing serving as Instruction Coordinator. The patterns are rated for Easy to Intermediate skill levels, making them accessible to knitters with varying experience. All patterns are worked in one size unless otherwise specified. Complete abbreviations and terms are included in the pattern document and available on the Berroco website learning center.

Knitting Techniques

The designs in this collection employ fundamental knitting techniques including basic knit stitches, ribbing patterns, and seaming. Ribbing creates elasticity and structure, particularly useful in fitted designs. Side seams are