Berroco Jo Cardigan Knitting Pattern
By Berroco
Specifications
| Brand: | Berroco |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Techniques and Construction: | Bottom Up, Lace, Seamed, Worked Flat |
| Pattern Code: | 358 |
Product Description
Berroco Jo Cardigan
What is Being Made
The Berroco Jo is a women's cardigan designed by Amy Christoffers, available in sizes X-Small through 3X. This intermediate-level knitting project features a classic button-front closure with seven ½-inch buttons. The finished cardigan is designed with approximately 2 inches of ease, with bust measurements ranging from 32 inches (X-Small) to 56 inches (3X) and lengths between 22½ and 25 inches depending on size.
Techniques Used
This cardigan is constructed using a bottom-up approach, meaning knitters begin at the lower edge and work upward toward the shoulders and neckline. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, requiring seaming to join the front and back pieces together. The design incorporates lace elements throughout, adding visual interest and texture to the finished piece.
Stitches and Charted Pattern
The Jo features a charted lace pattern that knitters follow using a stitch chart. The pattern requires maintaining charted pattern stitches with a gauge of 20 stitches and 26 rows over 4 inches. Checking gauge before beginning is emphasized as essential to achieving proper fit and finished measurements.
Materials and Yarn
This pattern calls for Berroco Modern Cotton, a 100% cotton yarn available in the colorway #1619 Barrington. Yardage requirements range from 5 hanks for smaller sizes to 9 hanks for size 3X. The yarn is worked on straight knitting needles in sizes 6 (4.00 mm) and 7 (4.50 mm), with a 29-inch length circular needle in size 6 also required for certain sections of construction.
Pattern Details
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Yarn: Berroco Modern Cotton (5-9 hanks depending on size)
- Needles: US 6 and 7 straight needles, plus 29-inch circular needle in US 6
- Gauge: 20 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches in charted pattern
- Finished Bust: 32-56 inches across multiple sizes
- Finished Length: 22½-25 inches
- Closure: Seven ½-inch buttons
- Construction: Bottom-up, worked flat, seamed cardigan with lace charted pattern
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