Berroco Briza Crochet Pattern

Berroco Briza Crochet and Knit Patterns

About Berroco Briza Yarn

Berroco Briza is a lightweight mohair blend yarn composed of 51% Mohair, 43% Nylon, and 6% Wool. This fiber combination creates beautiful fabrics with a distinctive shimmering mohair halo effect. Each skein contains 219 yards and weighs 1.4 ounces (40 grams), making it ideal for delicate, airy garments. The yarn is designed to be handwashed and laid flat to dry to maintain its luxurious appearance.

Gauge and Needle/Hook Information

Projects made with Berroco Briza are worked at a gauge of 5 stitches per 1 inch, with 20 stitches and 30 rows measuring 4 inches (10 centimeters). US size 7 / 4.5mm hooks or needles are recommended for achieving proper fabric drape and stitch definition with this yarn.

Included Designs

This downloadable PDF pattern collection features five distinct garment designs, each showcasing the versatility of Berroco Briza yarn:

• Thornton – A crocheted design featuring an intricate shawl construction
• Cardenas – A knit garment in Berroco Briza
• Broderick – A knit design utilizing the yarn's shimmering qualities
• Pine – A knit pattern (featured twice in the collection)
• Montgomery – A knit garment completing the collection

Thornton Crochet Shawl Details

The Thornton design is constructed using crochet techniques and features a shawl structure with an elegant edging pattern. The construction begins with a set-up row using treble stitches (tr), followed by an increase section. The shawl body is worked in repeating rows that incorporate chain stitches (ch), double crochet stitches (dc), and treble stitches (tr) spaced with chain-2 spaces (ch-2 sp) to create an open, lacy fabric.

The edging pattern repeats over 6 rows and uses a combination of chain-5 foundations (counting as double crochet plus chain-2), double crochet stitches, treble stitches worked in chain spaces, and strategic stitch skipping to create decorative shaping. This stitch pattern creates an airy, dimensional edge that showcases the mohair halo of Berroco Briza yarn.

Crochet Stitches and Techniques

The patterns in this collection utilize fundamental crochet techniques including chain stitches, double crochet, and treble stitches. The designs incorporate spacing techniques using chain-2 spaces to create open, lacy fabric sections. Stitch skipping is used strategically throughout to shape the garments and create decorative effects. The shawl construction demonstrates how to build dimensional fabric through repeating stitch patterns and proper stitch placement within chain spaces.

Knit Designs

Four of the five designs in this collection—Cardenas, Broderick, Pine, and Montgomery—are knit garments. These patterns take advantage of Berroco Briza's lightweight, shimmering properties to create elegant knitted pieces. The specific stitch patterns and construction details for each knit design are contained within the downloadable PDF.

Pattern Support and Resources

Berroco provides comprehensive pattern support through their website at www.berroco.com, including a dedicated page for pattern corrections and a learning center featuring abbreviations and terms. Pattern instructions were edited by Brenda York with coordination by Alison Green, ensuring accuracy and clarity for crafters of various skill levels.