Berroco Maya

Berroco Maya Knitting Patterns Collection

Berroco Maya is a premium yarn blend featuring 85% Pima cotton combined with 15% soft baby alpaca, creating an irresistible chainette texture ideal for warm-weather garments. This downloadable PDF collection from Berroco includes five distinct knitting designs, each showcasing different techniques and stitch patterns to highlight the yarn's silky, luxurious qualities.

Yarn Specifications

• Fiber Content: 85% Cotton (Pima), 15% Baby Alpaca
• Weight: 1.75 oz per 50g hank
• Gauge: 5 stitches = 1 inch; 20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
• Care: Machine wash; lay flat to dry
• Recommended Tools: US Size 9 (5.50mm) circular knitting needle, 29 inches in length

Design 1: Dyssodia

Skill Level: Easy

The Dyssodia design represents an accessible entry point for knitters working with Berroco Maya. This piece measures approximately 27 inches wide by 20 inches long after blocking and demonstrates fundamental knitting techniques suitable for intermediate crafters.

Design 2: Scarlet Sage

Scarlet Sage showcases the versatility of Berroco Maya yarn through a distinct colorway and construction method, offering knitters another option within this collection.

Design 3: Canna

The Canna design provides additional pattern variety within the Berroco Maya volume 2 collection, allowing knitters to explore different stitch combinations and garment structures.

Design 4: Seepwillow

Seepwillow represents another design option featuring Berroco Maya, expanding the creative possibilities available to knitters using this premium cotton-alpaca blend.

Design 5: Yucca

Yucca completes the five-design collection, offering knitters a final pattern option for working with Berroco Maya yarn.

Pattern Stitch Techniques

The collection employs specialized stitch patterns to enhance the visual interest and drape of finished pieces. The primary pattern stitch uses an even number of stitches and incorporates several key techniques:

• Yarn Over Decreases: Alternating yarn overs with knit-two-together decreases create lacy, openwork sections that showcase the yarn's silky texture
• Wrapped Stitches: Advanced rows feature stitches wrapped around the needle multiple times (twice on some stitches, three times on others), then dropped on the following row to create textural variation and chainette effects
• Stockinette Foundation: Knit rows establish a smooth base between patterned rows, allowing the stitch work to stand out

Construction Details

Designs follow standard garment construction methods including:

• Separate front and back pieces worked to armhole markers
• Shoulder seam assembly
• Side seam finishing from lower edge to armhole
• Gauge checking emphasized as essential before beginning (14 stitches and 17 rows = 4 inches in pattern stitch)

Skill Levels and Yarn Requirements

Designs range from Easy to Intermediate skill levels, with yarn quantities varying by size. The Dyssodia design is marked as Easy skill level, while other designs accommodate intermediate knitters. Yarn requirements range from 5 to 8 hanks depending on the specific design and finished size selected.

Pattern corrections and additional learning resources are available through Berroco's official website and learning center, ensuring knitters have access to current information and comprehensive abbreviations guides.