Berroco Andean Mist Knitting Pattern

Berroco Andean Mist Knit Collection

What Is Being Made

The Berroco Andean Mist collection features six distinct knit garment designs: Millais, Wallis, Swinburne, Holman-Hunt, Woolner, and Burne-Jones. Each design showcases the luxurious qualities of the Andean Mist yarn, creating elegant pieces suitable for intermediate-level knitters.

Yarn Composition and Characteristics

Berroco Andean Mist is an ethereal blend composed of 74% Baby Suri Alpaca and 26% Mulberry Silk. This sophisticated fiber combination creates garments that knit up light as air, delivering a luxe aesthetic with exceptional drape and softness. Each skein weighs 0.85 oz / 25 g, making this yarn ideal for delicate, refined knitwear projects.

Gauge and Needle Requirements

Projects worked in Berroco Andean Mist are designed to achieve a gauge of 5.5 stitches per 1 inch, or 22 stitches by 28 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) when measured in stockinette stitch. Knitters should use US 6 needles (4 mm) to achieve proper fabric density and drape with this delicate yarn.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

The Andean Mist designs employ intermediate-level knitting techniques appropriate for experienced knitters seeking refined projects. The patterns incorporate chart-based stitch work, as evidenced by the detailed knitting charts provided. Key techniques include:

• Decreases: K2 tog (knit two together) reductions are used to shape garments and create design elements
• Stockinette Stitch: The foundation stitch creating smooth, refined fabric surfaces
• Marker Usage: Stitch markers guide pattern repeats and shaping sequences throughout the garment
• Chart Reading: Detailed charts direct stitch placement and pattern progression across multiple rows
• Purl Stitches: Purl stitches (p) are incorporated for textural variation and edge definition

Care Instructions

Berroco Andean Mist garments require gentle handling to preserve their delicate fiber blend. Handwash in cold water and lay flat to dry to maintain the integrity of the baby suri alpaca and mulberry silk fibers and ensure long-lasting wear.

Design Credits

The Berroco Andean Mist collection was designed by the Berroco Design Team including Norah Gaughan and Emily Nora O'Neil, with technical editing by Brenda York and instruction coordination by Alison Green.