Berroco Quechua Knitting Pattern

Berroco Quechua Knit Collection

About Berroco Quechua Yarn

Berroco Quechua is a luxurious sport-weight yarn composed of 60% Extrafine Merino Wool, 20% Baby Alpaca, and 20% Yak. This premium fiber blend creates a luscious, lightweight yarn ideal for fall and transitional season garments. The yarn is available in 50-gram hanks with 164 yards per hank, offering excellent stitch definition and cozy warmth suitable for a wide range of projects.

Yarn Care and Properties

Berroco Quechua requires hand washing and should be laid flat to dry to maintain the integrity of the delicate fiber blend. The yarn's combination of merino wool, baby alpaca, and yak creates a fabric with exceptional softness and breathability, making it perfect for garments worn close to the skin.

Gauge and Knitting Specifications

The recommended gauge for Berroco Quechua is 24 stitches and 34 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch. This gauge is essential for achieving proper fit and drape in finished garments. Knitters should always swatch before beginning a project to ensure accurate gauge with their individual tension and technique.

Garment Designs Included

• Imbiana – A knit design featuring the Berroco Quechua yarn
• Daraja – A knit design featuring the Berroco Quechua yarn
• Chichima – A knit design featuring the Berroco Quechua yarn
• Abayomi – A knit design featuring the Berroco Quechua yarn
• Eya – A knit design featuring the Berroco Quechua yarn

Cowl Pattern Overview

The collection includes a cowl pattern that demonstrates the versatility of Berroco Quechua for lacy, textured projects. The cowl is worked in the round using circular needles, beginning with a cast-on of 340 stitches. The pattern features a sophisticated 24-round repeat that combines knit and purl stitches with yarn-overs and decreases to create an open, lacy fabric.

Stitch Techniques Used

The patterns in this collection employ a variety of knitting techniques to create visual interest and texture:

• Yarn-overs (yo) – Create decorative eyelets and lace elements throughout the designs
• Slip, slip, knit (SSK) – A left-leaning decrease used for balanced stitch shaping
• Knit two together (k2tog) – A right-leaning decrease for shaping and lace patterning
• Purl stitches (p) – Create textural contrast and define pattern sections
• Stockinette stitch – The foundational stitch providing smooth fabric base

Pattern Structure and Repetition

The patterns utilize round-based construction with repeating pattern sequences. The cowl pattern, for example, features a 24-round repeat worked multiple times to achieve the desired length and drape. Markers are used strategically to identify pattern repeats and beginning-of-round positions, allowing knitters to track their progress through complex stitch sequences.

Project Versatility

Berroco Quechua is recommended for sweaters, lacy stoles, and other garments where the yarn's exceptional stitch definition and lightweight warmth can be fully appreciated. The sport-weight gauge and fiber blend make it suitable for both structured garments and flowing, drapey projects that showcase the yarn's lustrous qualities.

Pattern Support and Resources

Berroco provides comprehensive pattern support through their website at www.berroco.com, including pattern corrections, abbreviations, and terms. Knitters can access the learning center for detailed stitch instruction and contact pattern support at patternsupport@berroco.com for assistance with specific design questions.