Berroco Sibilla Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Berroco Sibilla Cardigan: Knitted Women's Cardigan Pattern

What is Being Made

The Berroco Sibilla is a women's cardigan designed by Amy Christoffers, featured in Berroco Booklet #356. This garment is tailored for intermediate-level knitters and comes in an extensive range of sizes from X-Small through 3X, with finished bust measurements ranging from 36 inches to 60 inches. The cardigan is designed with approximately 6 inches of positive ease, making it a comfortable, relaxed-fitting garment suitable for layering.

Techniques Used

The Sibilla cardigan employs seamed construction and is worked flat, meaning the pieces are knitted separately on straight or circular needles in flat rows rather than in the round. This traditional approach allows for precise shaping and finishing details. The pattern requires careful attention to gauge to ensure proper fit, with specific gauge requirements for both stockinette stitch and ribbed sections.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

This pattern utilizes fundamental knitting stitches to create its structure and texture:

• Stockinette Stitch (St st) – The primary stitch used throughout the body of the cardigan, creating a smooth, classic fabric
• Knit 2, Purl 2 Ribbing (k2, p2) – Used for ribbed edgings and cuffs, providing elasticity and a finished appearance

The ribbed sections are worked on smaller needles to create tighter gauge, while the body is worked on larger needles in stockinette stitch for a more relaxed drape.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Sibilla cardigan is designed to be knitted with Berroco Espresso yarn in the colorway #7961 Fragole. The yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 4 hanks for the smallest sizes (X-Small and Small) to 7 hanks for the largest size (3X). Each hank of Berroco Espresso contains 150 grams of yarn.

Needles and Tools

This pattern requires 29-inch circular knitting needles in two sizes:

• Size 10 (6.00 mm) – Used for ribbed sections including cuffs and edgings
• Size 11 (8.00 mm) – Used for the main body worked in stockinette stitch

Circular needles are specified even though the pattern is worked flat, allowing for easier management of larger stitch counts as the garment widens.

Gauge Information

Achieving proper gauge is essential for this pattern's success. The specified gauges are:

• 11 stitches and 15 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch on the larger (size 11) needle
• 12 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in knit 2, purl 2 ribbing on the smaller (size 10) needle

The pattern includes the reminder "TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE," emphasizing the importance of knitting a gauge swatch before beginning the project to ensure the finished garment meets the intended measurements.

Finished Measurements

The Sibilla cardigan is available in seven sizes with the following specifications:

• X-Small: To fit 30" bust; finished 36" bust; 16½" length
• Small: To fit 34" bust; finished 40" bust; 17" length
• Medium: To fit 38" bust; finished 44" bust; 18" length
• Large: To fit 42" bust; finished 48" bust; 18" length
• 1X: To fit 46" bust; finished 52" bust; 19" length
• 2X: To fit 50" bust; finished 56" bust; 19½" length
• 3X: To fit 54" bust; finished 60" bust; 20" length

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