Berroco Corsica Knitting Pattern

Berroco Corsica™ Volume 2 Knitting Patterns

About the Yarn

Berroco Corsica™ is a luxurious blended yarn composed of 90% cotton and 10% cashmere, offering a combination of breathability and softness. This yarn is spun to provide beautiful stitch definition, making it ideal for garments where texture and clarity of stitchwork are desired. Each ball contains 150 yards and weighs 1.75 ounces (50 grams). The fiber blend is available in a carefully curated palette of soft neutrals and pastels, allowing knitters to choose colors that work well for a variety of projects and personal preferences.

Yarn Specifications and Gauge

Berroco Corsica™ is worked on US 5–6 needles (3.75–4 mm) and produces a gauge of 21–23 stitches by 26–28 rows over 4 inches (10 centimeters) in stockinette stitch. This medium-weight yarn and gauge make it suitable for garments with good drape and structure. Care for finished pieces is straightforward: machine wash in a sweater bag using cold water on a delicate cycle, then lay flat to dry to maintain the integrity of the cashmere-cotton blend.

Garment Designs Included

Berroco Corsica™ Volume 2 features five distinct knit designs, each showcasing the yarn's stitch definition and luxurious fiber content:

• Phoebe – A knit garment designed to highlight the yarn's beautiful stitch clarity
• Zita – Offered in multiple variations, this design appears twice in the collection, demonstrating the versatility of the Corsica yarn
• Cara – A knit design that takes advantage of the yarn's soft color palette
• Agata – A knit garment in Berroco Corsica™
• Renata – A knit design completing the collection

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

The patterns in this collection employ fundamental knitting techniques suitable for intermediate knitters. Stockinette stitch (St st) forms the primary fabric structure in these designs, providing a smooth, classic appearance that allows the yarn's stitch definition to shine. Ribbed sections are incorporated, typically worked in alternating knit and purl stitches (k1, p1 rib), creating elastic edges and cuffs that provide a polished finish. The patterns include decreasing techniques such as slip, slip, knit (SSK), which creates a left-leaning decrease commonly used for shaping armholes, necklines, and waistlines. Pocket placement is featured in at least one design, involving slipping stitches to a holder and incorporating a pocket lining, a technique that adds both functionality and visual interest to the garments.

Pattern Features and Construction

These designs are constructed with careful attention to fit and wearability. Patterns include multiple size options to accommodate different body measurements, with stitch counts and row counts adjusted accordingly. Side slits are marked during construction, adding a contemporary design element and improving ease of movement. Garments are worked in pieces—including back and front sections—with shaping accomplished through strategic decreasing. The use of larger and smaller needles at different stages creates textural variation, with ribbed sections typically worked on smaller needles to create a tighter gauge, while the main body is worked on larger needles for a more relaxed fabric.

Design Credit and Support

The Berroco Corsica™ Volume 2 collection was designed by Amy Christoffers, with technical editing by Brenda York and instruction coordination by Alison Green. Pattern corrections and updates are available on the Berroco website, and knitters seeking additional support can contact the company's pattern support team via email for assistance with any questions or clarifications regarding the instructions.