Berroco Gladys Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Berroco Gladys Cardigan

What Is Being Made

The Berroco Gladys is a women's cardigan designed by Emily Nora O'Neil, featured in Berroco Booklet #354. This garment is available in seven sizes ranging from X-Small through 3X, with finished bust measurements from 32 inches to 56 inches and lengths from 19½ inches to 23½ inches. The cardigan is designed with approximately 2 inches of ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit.

Knitting Techniques

The Gladys cardigan is constructed using a bottom-up approach, meaning knitting begins at the lower edge and progresses upward toward the neckline. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, and pieces are seamed together to create the finished cardigan. This traditional construction method allows for straightforward shaping and finishing details.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch used throughout the Gladys cardigan is Stockinette Stitch (St st), which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a neat appearance. This fundamental knit stitch pattern is ideal for showcasing the texture and color variations of the yarn while maintaining an elegant, timeless aesthetic.

Materials and Yarn Requirements

The Gladys cardigan is knitted using Berroco Mixer yarn in colorway #8160 Disco. Yardage requirements vary by size: X-Small requires 7 hanks, Small requires 8 hanks, Medium requires 9 hanks, Large requires 10 hanks, 1X requires 12 hanks, 2X requires 13 hanks, and 3X requires 14 hanks. Each hank weighs 50 grams. When casting on with Mixer, knitters are advised to use a thicker section of yarn for best results.

Needles and Gauge

The pattern calls for straight knitting needles in two sizes: size 6 (4.00 mm) and size 7 (4.50 mm), or the size needed to obtain proper gauge. A 29-inch length circular knitting needle in size 6 (4.00 mm) is also required, likely for neckline finishing. The recommended gauge is 22 stitches and 28 rows over 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch on the larger needles. Checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure the finished cardigan meets the intended measurements.

Skill Level

The Gladys cardigan is rated as an Easy skill level pattern, making it accessible to knitters with basic experience in fundamental techniques such as casting on, knit and purl stitches, increasing, decreasing, and seaming.