Berroco Suede Knitting Pattern

Berroco Suede Knitting Patterns Collection

About Berroco Suede Yarn

Berroco Suede is a luxurious 100% nylon ribbon yarn designed to mimic the softness of genuine suede fabric. Each 50-gram ball contains 120 yards of yarn, making it an ideal choice for delicate projects requiring a refined texture. The yarn features subtle tonal color variations that add visual interest and depth to finished pieces. Berroco Suede is machine washable in cold water on a delicate cycle and should be laid flat to dry, ensuring the integrity of the nylon fibers is maintained.

Recommended Tools and Gauge

Projects in this collection are worked using US 8 needles (5mm). The standard gauge for Berroco Suede is 19 stitches and 28 rows over 4 inches, which helps ensure proper fit and drape in finished garments. Knitters should always swatch before beginning a project to verify their personal gauge.

Bitterroot Knit

Skill Level: Intermediate

The Bitterroot is a versatile project designed by Amy Palmer that showcases the elegant drape of Berroco Suede yarn. This pattern is particularly well-suited for creating items that benefit from the yarn's ribbon-like qualities and soft hand. The nylon construction makes Bitterroot an excellent choice for baby booties and projects incorporating fringe details, where the yarn's natural movement and texture create beautiful finishing effects.

Musselshell Knit

The Musselshell pattern demonstrates intermediate knitting techniques worked in Berroco Suede. This design showcases how the yarn's tonal variations and ribbon structure create visual texture and interest in the finished piece. The pattern is shown in a size 36 inches, providing a clear reference for finished dimensions.

Ponderosa Knit

Ponderosa is another knit design in this collection that utilizes Berroco Suede's unique properties to create a refined finished garment. The pattern works with the yarn's natural characteristics to achieve optimal drape and wearability.

Marias Knit and Crocheted

Marias offers a mixed-technique approach, combining both knitting and crochet methods within a single project using Berroco Suede yarn. This hybrid construction technique allows knitters and crocheters to explore different stitch structures and textures while working with the same luxurious yarn base.

Pend Oreille Knit

Pend Oreille is a knit pattern that further demonstrates the versatility of Berroco Suede across the collection. Like other designs, it takes advantage of the yarn's soft nylon composition and ribbon structure.

Pattern Features and Techniques

Patterns in this Berroco Suede collection incorporate various knitting techniques suited to intermediate-level crafters. The instructions include standard abbreviations and terminology, with detailed stitch definitions available on the Berroco website learning center. Specific techniques referenced in the patterns include:

• Garter Band construction – foundational edge treatment worked in garter stitch
• Knit front and back (kfb) – an increase technique for shaping
• Pattern stitch alternation – combining different stitch patterns across rows for visual and textural variety
• Elongated stitches – advanced stitch manipulation creating extended loops and dimensional effects
• Crossed stitch transfers – transferring stitches between needles in specific orders to create textured effects

Pattern Support and Resources

All patterns were developed by Amy Palmer and technically edited by Brenda York, with instruction coordination by Alison Green. Berroco provides comprehensive pattern support through their website at www.berroco.com, including a dedicated pattern corrections page to ensure knitters have access to the most current and accurate instructions. Additional pattern support is available via email at patternsupport@berroco.com. The Berroco learning center offers complete abbreviations and terminology references to support knitters at all levels.