Berroco 368 Mykonos Knitting Pattern

Berroco #368 Mykonos Knitting Patterns

Berroco Mykonos is a collection of five knit garment designs created by Amy Christoffers and edited by Brenda York. Each pattern showcases the versatility of Berroco Mykonos yarn through distinct construction techniques and stitch applications, making this collection suitable for knitters seeking lightweight, breathable garments.

Yarn Specifications

Berroco Mykonos yarn is composed of 66% Linen, 26% Nylon, and 8% Cotton, offering a natural fiber blend ideal for warm-weather garments. Each ball contains 142 yards and weighs 1.75 ounces (50 grams). The yarn produces a gauge of 5.25 to 6 stitches per inch at recommended tension, with stockinette stitch gauge measuring 21 to 24 stitches and 28 to 32 rows over 4 inches (10 centimeters).

Needles and Tools Required

These patterns utilize various needle sizes and types to achieve proper fabric drape and construction. Knitters will need US size 4 to 6 (3.5 to 4 millimeter) needles for the main garment sections. Additional tools include a 16-inch length circular knitting needle in size 3 (3.25 millimeters), double-pointed needles (dpns) in size 3 (3.25 millimeters) for ribbed or fitted sections, a stitch holder for managing live stitches, and waste yarn for provisional cast-on techniques.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

The Mykonos collection employs fundamental and intermediate knitting techniques. Stockinette stitch forms the primary fabric structure in multiple designs. Yarn-over increases (yo) create decorative lace elements and shaping throughout the garments, while knit two together (k2tog) decreases balance increases and shape armholes and necklines. Knit three together (k3tog) decreases appear in select pattern sections for more pronounced shaping.

The patterns incorporate provisional cast-on techniques using waste yarn, allowing knitters to pick up live stitches later for seamless construction or two-directional knitting. This advanced technique provides professional finishing and eliminates visible seams in specific garment areas.

Garment Designs

• Alethea – A knit design in Mykonos yarn
• Odele – A knit design in Mykonos yarn
• Xenia – A knit design in Mykonos yarn
• Doria – A knit design in Mykonos yarn
• Melina – A knit design in Mykonos yarn

Care Instructions

Finished garments knit in Berroco Mykonos require handwashing and should be laid flat to dry, preserving the integrity of the linen-blend yarn and maintaining garment shape over time.

Pattern Support and Resources

Knitters can access pattern corrections, abbreviations, and additional learning materials through the official Berroco website at www.berroco.com. Pattern support is available via email at patternsupport@berroco.com for questions regarding construction or clarification of instructions.