Berroco Countryside Knitting Pattern

Berroco Countryside Knitting Pattern Collection

Berroco Countryside is a comprehensive knitting pattern collection designed by Amy Christoffers, featuring five distinct garment designs that showcase versatile construction techniques and beautiful yarn combinations. This downloadable PDF pattern set offers multiple projects suitable for knitters seeking classic, wearable pieces with refined finishing details.

Garments Included

• Alwen – A knitted garment featuring ribbed construction and structured shaping
• Braith – A knitted design incorporating tailored decreases and bind-off techniques
• Eiddwen – A knitted piece with fitted armhole and neckline shaping
• Cadi – A knitted garment with multiple size options and graduated stitch decreases
• Madlen – A knitted design featuring similar construction methods to the collection

Knitting Techniques

The Berroco Countryside patterns employ fundamental and intermediate knitting techniques including ribbed stitch patterns for cuffs and waistbands, stockinette stitch for main fabric sections, strategic decreasing for armhole and neckline shaping, and bind-off methods for finished edges. Patterns include detailed instructions for casting on, increasing and decreasing stitches, and working from stitch holders for seamless construction of separate garment sections.

Stitches Used

Primary stitches featured throughout the collection include knit stitches, purl stitches, and ribbing (alternating knit and purl combinations). The patterns utilize right-side and wrong-side row designations to ensure proper stitch orientation and pattern alignment. Decreasing techniques include bind-offs at garment edges and single stitch decreases worked at regular intervals for fitted shaping.

Yarn Options and Materials

The Countryside collection offers three premium yarn choices from Berroco, each providing distinct fiber characteristics:

• Berroco Inca Tweed – A blend of 50% Highland Wool, 30% Super Fine Alpaca, 14% Acrylic, and 6% Rayon, offering 153 yards per 3.5 ounces (100g). This yarn produces a gauge of 14 stitches and 20 rows over 4 inches (10cm) on US 10/6mm needles, with handwash care and flat drying recommended.
• Berroco Andean Mist – A luxurious blend of 80% Merino Wool and 20% Silk, providing 123 yards per 1.75 ounces (50g). This yarn achieves a gauge of 20 stitches and 30 rows over 4 inches (10cm) on US 7/4.5mm needles, requiring handwash and flat-dry care.
• Berroco Artisan – A premium fiber combining 74% Baby Suri Alpaca and 26% Mulberry Silk, yielding 164 yards per 0.875 ounces (25g). This yarn produces a gauge of 22 stitches and 28 rows over 4 inches (10cm) on US 6/4mm needles, with handwash and flat-dry maintenance.

Needle Requirements

The patterns call for straight needles in multiple sizes depending on yarn selection: US 10/6mm needles for Inca Tweed projects, US 7/4.5mm needles for Andean Mist designs, and US 6/4mm needles for Artisan garments. Patterns specify both smaller needles for ribbed sections and larger needles for main fabric sections, allowing for proper gauge and fabric texture variation.

Pattern Features

The Berroco Countryside collection includes multiple size options accommodating various fit requirements, detailed row-by-row instructions with right-side and wrong-side designations, and stitch holder techniques for managing garment sections during construction. Patterns feature armhole shaping, neckline decreases, and bind-off sequences for professional finishing. The PDF includes